Residential dishwashers
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Background
Federal standards (2009) for residential automatic dishwasher water use specify less than 6.5 gallons for a standard washer and less than 4.5 gallons for compact models.
Requirements and certification
If the applicant chooses to install a dishwasher, it shall be currently ENERGY STAR® listed.
| Silver | Gold | Commercial/Institutional |
|---|---|---|
| Required* | Required | Required |
| *If the applicant installs a dishwasher, it must meet current ENERGY STAR® criteria. | ||
Residential automatic dishwasher water use efficiency is currently addressed by the federal ENERGY STAR® label and is limited to 3.5 gallons per cycle, when the machine is set on the “normal” setting.
| ENERGY STAR® Dishwasher Water Use Standards | ||
| Dishwasher Size | Water Use (gallons per cycle) | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 3.5 |  |
| Compact | 3.1 | |
Installation is to be field-verified by the Inspector. To receive points, a dishwasher must be installed by the time of inspection.
