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\u2212 11 cents = 3 cents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Conclusions:<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022 It makes sense (cents?) to do dishwasher loads after 7 pm (off-peak) to save money but if you occasionally do them during peak hours it is no big deal (only 3 cents more for a load).<br \/>\n\u2022 It is not worth it to argue (mental health counselling is expensive) about doing an occasional dishwasher load during peak hours if it is more convenient to clean and put away dishes rather than let dirty dishes pile up.<br \/>\n\u2022 Also, surprisingly, modern dishwashers are more energy and water efficient than hand washing.<br \/>\n\u2022 Base decisions and reactions on facts not assumptions.<\/p>\n<h2>Notes:<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022 For jobs that require more electricity the cost difference would increase (e.g. cost of a pool heater and pump).<br \/>\n\u2022 LED light bulbs are very energy efficient so while it is good to save by turning lights off when not needed it doesn&#8217;t really pay much to be in the dark to save money.<\/p>\n<h2>References:<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparethemarket.com\/energy\/content\/how-much-does-a-dishwasher-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Much Energy Does a Dishwasher Use<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontario-hydro.com\/current-rates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Current Ontario Hydro Rates<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Facts An average Dishwasher uses 1.5 KWhr for a load Peak electricity cost 9.4 cents per KWhr Off peak electricity cost 6.5 cents per KWhr Peak dishwasher load cost 9 cents x 1.5 = 14 cents Off Peak\u00a0dishwasher\u00a0load\u00a0cost =7 cents x 1.5 = 11 cents Premium paid to wash dishes during peak hours =14 cents 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