THE STANDARD:

The current standards for dishwashers took effect in 2013. The standards, which were based on a consensus agreement between manufacturers and efficiency advocates, specify minimum energy and water efficiency levels. The standards require that standard-size dishwashers use no more than 307 kWh per year and 5.0 gallons of water per cycle.

 

In 2024, DOE finalized amended standards for dishwashers based on a joint recommendation from manufacturers and efficiency advocates. The new standards for dishwashers will cost-effectively reduce energy consumption by 15% relative to the current standards while also cutting water waste.

Agreements

Major Home Appliance Agreement Text
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Major Home Appliance Agreement Power Point Overview
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Major Home Appliance Agreement Press Release
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Fact Sheets

U.S. House Bills on Refrigerator and Dishwasher Standards Would Raise Costs for Families
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Efficiency Standards for Dishwashers
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Fact Sheet: Dishwashers
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Fact Sheet: Savings from Standards Since 2009
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Filings

Short-Cycle Proposed Confirmation Comments
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Dishwasher Standards DFR Comments
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Dishwashers ENERGY STAR V7.0 Final Draft Comments
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Dishwasher Standards PTSD Comments
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Residential Dishwashers ENERGY STAR V7.0 Draft 2 Comments
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Dishwashers Test Procedure NOPR Comments
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Dishwasher Standards RFI Comments
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Dishwasher Petition Proposed Rule Comments
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Dishwasher Test Procedures RFI Comments
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Dishwasher Petition Comments
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Dishwasher Direct Final Rule Comments
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Comments on the Dishwasher, Dehimidifier, and Cooking Products Test Procedures Proposed Rule
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Other

Dishwasher Annual Energy Use Graph
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ASAP Press Releases

House-Passed Refrigerator and Dishwasher Bills Would Cost Consumers
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Motor and Dishwasher Standards Would Ensure Models Use Proven Energy-Saving Technologies
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DOE Ensures Dishwashers, Washers, and Dryers Don’t Guzzle Energy
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Energy Department's Dishwasher Rule Finds Nothing to Fix
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Latest DOE Actions on Appliance Standards Will Cost Consumers and Increase Carbon Emissions
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New Clothes Washer and Dishwasher Standards Will Save Consumers Loads of Money; Protect the Environment
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Appliance Industry Joins Energy, Water Efficiency Organizations to Announce Agreement for New Minimum Efficiency Standards, Updated Energy Star Levels, and Energy-Efficiency Tax Credits
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Major Home Appliance Efficiency Gains to Deliver Huge National Energy and Water Savings and Help to Jump Start the Smart Grid
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Timeline

Federal Date
Next Review Due 2030
5th Federal Standard Effective 2027
5th Federal Standard Adopted 2024
4th Federal Standard Effective 2013
4th Federal Standard Adopted 2012
3rd Federal Standard Effective 2010
3rd Federal Standard Adopted 2007
2nd Federal Standard Effective 1994
2nd Federal Standard Adopted 1991
1st Federal Standard Effective 1988
1st Federal Standard Adopted 1987
NAECA Initial Federal Legislation Enacted 1987