Dishwasher
Benefits of Using a Natural Gas Dishwasher:
- Saves up to 75 percent on electric demand charges
- Increases the level of water heat recovery versus electricity
- Heats water only when necessary
- Accommodates increased dish volume and space restrictions
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 |
| Natural Gas |
| Input: 52,000 BTU/hour @75% Efficiency |
| Cost per Therm ($) |
Annual Operating Cost ($) |
|
0.60 |
569 |
|
0.80 |
759 |
|
1.00 |
949 |
|
1.20 |
1,139 |
|
1.40 |
1,329 |
|
Annual energy (therms) |
949 |
| | |
|
| Electricity |
| Input: 11.4 kW |
| Cost per kWH ($) |
Annual Operating Cost ($) |
|
0.06 |
1,251 |
|
0.08 |
1,668 |
|
0.10 |
2,085 |
|
0.12 |
2,502 |
|
0.14 |
2,920 |
|
Annual Energy (kW) |
20,854 |
| | |
Annual costs assume five full load hours per day and 365 days of use per year.
Electric equipment operates at 100% efficiency.
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