Does using a dishwasher use alot more wather than doing them by hand?

Question

I have been asking my husband for a dishwasher for 3 years. The only reason he can give me that he doesn't want me to get one is that they waste water. He says the use alot more water than doing them by hand. Is this true???

Answer 1

NO, actualy uses less, the newer ones only use 2 gal of water per cycle, if you fill a double sink to do dishes you will use as twice as much water,

Answer 2

Dishwasher

Answer 3

Actually they use less water than doing by hand. Today's dishwashers (as well as most appliances) are more energy efficient. I don't have to keep my water heater on as high a temperature because the dishwasher has a setting that heats only the water it uses. And only run it when it has a full load.

Answer 4

I'm a bachelor, so in my case if you do dishes like I do, then the answer is yes they do. I don't change the wash water in the sink as long as it is still wet.
However if you are one of those conscientious people who change the water, when it is dirty, the dishwashers are far more efficient and sanitary too. Call Sears, they have people who will give you all the answers you need.

Answer 5

who cares every woman should have a dishwasher, if he had to do all the dishes he would already have one as so would most men.

Answer 6

If the dishwasher is full, then it will probably use less, due to the rinsing you must do.

Answer 7

They use less. Don't you earn a living too? Buy it yourself and tell that @sshole to go f*uck himself.

Answer 8

yes, but it's worth it!

Answer 9

afraid so, it is true