The Best Time of Day to Run Your Dishwasher—and How It Can Help You Save Money

When do you typically run your dishwasher? First thing in the morning before you head to work, or after dinner when all of the dirty plates pile up? You probably don't spend a lot of time thinking about it, but a simple decision like when to run your dishwasher can have a big effect on your energy bill over time. Here's why: Most energy companies charge higher rates for energy during peak hours. To lower your bill, check your energy company's peak hours and wait to run your dishwasher (and washing machine and dryer) at another time.

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