A study by Which? revealed that quick wash dishwasher cycles consume more energy and water than main or eco cycles, leading to higher yearly costs and poorer cleaning and drying performance.
Experts have revealed that a popular dishwasher cycle designed for quick cleaning could end up costing you more in the long run. Consumer experts at Which? discovered that popular fast-wash cycles on dishwashers actually consume more energy and water, cost more than main or eco washes, and perform worse in terms of cleaning and drying. In the consumer champion's 2024 product tests, the watchdog tested over 3,000 products across 200 categories including food and drink, and home and kitchen.
Every dishwasher has three core cycles - main/auto, eco and quick wash. A snapshot test of three major brand models revealed the shortcomings of the quick wash (also known as 'fast', 'rapid' or 'express'), reports the Express. The test showed that, based on five washes per week using only the main cycle, yearly costs would be an average of £62.82 a year. In contrast, using only the quick wash would cost £68.07 on average, coming up more expensive. Which?'s findings also showed that the quick-wash and eco cycles did not clean and dry dishes as effectively as the main program. But the quick-wash cycle consumes more energy and water than the main cycle, while in contrast the eco mode uses less energy and water than the main cycle, making it cheaper the run annually. By switching to eco, your yearly costs would be around £46.13. Over five years, using eco mode would save you £83.45 compared to the main program and £109.70 compared to the quick wash. Harry Rose, Editor of Which? magazine, commented: 'Every year, Which?'s rigorous and independent tests uncover secrets and bust myths to help people make the right buying decision and get value for money.' 'By keeping our testing insights in mind, consumers can cut through dubious marketing claims and spend their hard-earned cash on items that will serve them well in the long run.' Which? experts have also revealed that quick-dry modes on tumble dryers may not always be as beneficial as they see
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