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I'm fully convinced that dishwashers are a hoax. Doing the dishes manually is far more efficient, both in water used, energy and time spent. Things to consider: time spent determining if the item is dishwasher proof, time spent playing dishwasher tetris, time spent filling and emptying, time pre-cleaning before putting things in the dishwasher, time spent re-washing after it turns out that the dishwasher did not clean your as well as it advertised on the box.

I can do the dishes after a family meal just as fast, and with better and more consistent results en less water, than when using the dishwasher.

[bgbntty2]

> time spent determining if the item is dishwasher proof

It's done once per item. In my case I have just a few things I know are not dishwasher proof.

> time spent playing dishwasher tetris

Get a bigger dishwasher.

> time spent filling and emptying

The same time you'd spend putting things in the sink and taking them out after you've washed them.

> time pre-cleaning before putting things in the dishwasher

No need to that, unless you leave actual chunks of uneaten food on your plates.

> time spent re-washing after it turns out that the dishwasher did not clean your as well as it advertised on the box

Try powdered detergent. There are a few Technology Connections videos discussing dishwashers, including how capsules are inefficient - basically they're used up on the "pre-wash" cycle. There are a few other tricks to improve the efficiency of the dishwasher, too.

So you have a few things to do once and a few things to do always, which you'd do with hand washing anyway. Having a dishwasher is a game changer. If you're not happy with the results, don't give up just yet. Think of how to improve the process, because it's possible. At first I was also skeptical and disappointed in my (first) dishwasher.

[sokoloff]

When our old dishwasher gave up, I got a mid-range Bosch dishwasher. I never thought I’d catch feelings for an appliance, but this thing is awesome. Dishes come out squeaky clean and nearly dry just from the temps. Glasses are spotless. Third rack is very convenient as well.

I’m sure other modern dishwashers are also very good, but I’d buy the same again in a heartbeat.

[TRiG_Ireland]

Any modern dishwasher is very efficient on water (and on heating). That said, I don't have one myself. Dish washing time is thinking time or podcast time for me.

[econ]

Someone should make a small pressure washing contraption like those for XXL restaurants.

[acheron]

Just to be clear, this is nonsense. Every dishwasher made for the past few decades at least will use less water than washing by hand.