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Does anyone use the Eco wash function on their dishwasher?

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GrandmaT2010 Thu 27-Aug-26 17:20:56

Does anyone use the eco wash function on their dishwasher? Mine takes twice as long as my preferred wash. Is it really more economical?

Cossy Thu 27-Aug-26 17:21:44

No. There’s a quick wash shine function I often use as it’s quicker.

MiniMoon Thu 27-Aug-26 17:26:53

Always. I wash my dishes after 11pm when the electricity is off peak, using the timer delay function.

Jaxjacky Thu 27-Aug-26 17:29:13

We use it, the longer time is because it’s at a lower temperature and has a longer soaking time. Quick wash, hotter water, more expensive

GrandmaKT Thu 27-Aug-26 17:29:31

I used mine a few times when I first got my dishwasher. However, it takes 4hrs 40 mins (!) and doesn't work as well as the quickwash, so I use that now.

tanith Thu 27-Aug-26 17:31:57

We always use it it doesn't seem any longer.

Fairislecable Thu 27-Aug-26 17:48:05

I never use it but if I have one load already in the wash and a half load waiting, I put the half load to soak in the utility sink.

When the first lot is done I then put the soaked laundry on a quick 20 minute wash and it is lovely and clean in less than half the time.

MayBee70 Thu 27-Aug-26 17:50:45

I do but made the mistake of using it one morning before I was due to go on holiday not realising that it took forever. Having worked in catering prior to buying my first dishwasher I assumed they did a wash in lightning quick speed.

Bukkie Thu 27-Aug-26 17:55:16

No and I don't use it on my washing machine either. Both take too long.

Fairislecable Thu 27-Aug-26 17:58:11

Sorry I misread the DISH washer in the original thread - please ignore!

posset Thu 27-Aug-26 18:19:06

MiniMoon

Always. I wash my dishes after 11pm when the electricity is off peak, using the timer delay function.

Same here.

M0nica Thu 27-Aug-26 18:23:44

I use the short wash, that takes 1.5 hours. It is more than adequate.

ViceVersa Thu 27-Aug-26 18:37:45

I'm not sure if he has one...grin

aggie Thu 27-Aug-26 19:06:13

My dishwasher has an Ecco setting , takes 50 minutes , it’s the only programme i use

Charleygirl5 Thu 27-Aug-26 19:15:57

My quick wash takes 29 minutes whereas the eco wash around 4 hours. I occasionally use another wash if the dishes are particularly dirty and it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes.

Gwyllt Thu 27-Aug-26 19:19:09

I try to wash dishes when sun is shining as have big bank of solar panels

kittylester Thu 27-Aug-26 19:20:46

I do the hot wash on it's reduced setting. We use it overnight when we get cheap electricity.