Are dishwashers cheaper than washing dishes by hand? Canstar Blue breaks down the average power consumption costs of using a dishwasher.
Dishwasher power consumption and running costs
Posted by August 19th 2025
Katrina Hasdell is an Energy Content Producer at Canstar Blue, where she covers Australia’s retail energy market. Having written more than 100 energy-related articles for Canstar Blue, Katrina is dedicated to providing consumers with easy-to-read information on their energy options so they can get better deals on electricity, solar power and more. She previously wrote content for Australia’s leading home services company, Pulse Home Services, while completing her BA in professional writing and publishing at Curtin University.
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Posted by August 19th 2025
Are dishwashers cheaper than washing dishes by hand? Canstar Blue breaks down the average power consumption costs of using a dishwasher.
Posted by August 21st 2025
What is bill smoothing and how does it work? Canstar Blue explores bill smoothing and payment plans offered by the big energy retailers.
Posted by August 15th 2025
This Canstar Blue article discusses what bill shock is and gives tips on how to avoid energy bill shock in the future.
Posted by August 15th 2025
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Posted by August 11th 2025
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Posted by August 14th 2025
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Posted by August 7th 2025
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Posted by July 31st 2025
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Posted by July 24th 2025
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Posted by July 24th 2025
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