The New DOE Dishwasher Test Procedure: Development and First Results

Published

March 29, 2004

Author(s)

Natascha S. Milesi-Ferretti, J Bowman, B Twigg

Abstract

This paper summarizes the main changes to the test procedure for residential dishwashers and, Department of Energy s (DOE, Department) and industry s collaborative efforts to develop the data supporting those changes. It also quantifies energy consumption impacts of the newly adopted test procedure through tests of two soil-sensing dishwashers. The test procedure outlined here is a model for future DOE and industry efforts. The test results presented were an important step in validating and demonstrating the DOE test procedure as a means to obtain efficiency factors that consumers can rely on for making purchase decisions.

Proceedings Title

International Appliance Technical Conference

Conference Dates

March 29-31, 2004

Conference Location

Lexington, KY

Pub Type

Conferences

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Keywords

appliance, dishwasher, energy, pre-treatment, soil sensing, test procedures

Citation

Milesi-Ferretti, N. , Bowman, J. and Twigg, B. (2004), The New DOE Dishwasher Test Procedure: Development and First Results, International Appliance Technical Conference , Lexington, KY, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=860945 (Accessed October 8, 2025)