WHAT IS ENERGY STAR® MOST EFFICIENT?
ENERGY STAR CRITERIA
ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient Dishwashers must meet more stringent criteria for annual energy usage and water
usage than the US Department of Energy Standard or ENERGY STAR criteria. In addition, the dishwashers must
undergo a Cleanability Test and have a score of 70 or higher.
| DEPARTMENT of Energy Standard | Energy Star certified | Energy Star most efficient | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Energy Usage | 307 kWh/year | 270 kWh/year | ≤240 kWh/year |
| Water Usage | 5 gallons/cycle | ≤3.5 gallons/cycle | ≤3.2 gallons/cycle |
| Cleanability Index | N/A | N/A | 70 or higher |
Cleanability Testing
Soil-sensing dishwashers undergo three tests with heavily soiled, medium soiled, and lightly soiled loads of
dishes (plates, bowls, glasses, and utensils). The dishes are placed in the dishwasher for the test load
alternating between clean and soiled dishes. Every particle left on any dish after the completed cycle is
measured and counted. The size and number of particles are put into a Cleaning Index formula. The
Cleanability Index must be 70 or higher to be declared Most Efficient.
DID YOU KNOW?
Handwashing your dishes costs about $1,300 more in energy and water expenses
than using an ENERGY STAR-certified dishwasher.
Blomberg Dishwashers
All Blomberg dishwashers meet and exceed the Most Efficient criteria.
Blomberg is committed to sustainability. Our dishwashers are not only energy and water usage efficient, but they also exceed the Cleanability Index.
- Annual energy usage is at least 24% better than the Dept. of Energy standard which is shown on the Energy Label.
- Water usage is 47% better than Dept. of Energy standard.
- Cleanability Index of 70 and above.
Blomberg is committed to sustainability. Our dishwashers are not only energy and water usage efficient, but they also exceed the Cleanability Index.
TOP 3 BEST PRACTICES
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Scrape, don’t rinse
Rinsing dishes before loading them in the dishwasher increases the total water and energy used.
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Load it up
Dishwashers use about the same amount of energy and water regardless of the number of dishes inside, so run full loads whenever possible. If you have more than six (6) dishes to wash, it is more energy efficient to place them in the dishwasher than to handwash.
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Skip the heat
Use a rinse agent and select the no-heat drying option. It gives great results with less energy.
Go to the ENERGY STAR Featured Partner page to LEARN MORE.
For more information, visit the ENERGY STAR WEBSITE.
