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The dishwasher is more efficient, undoubtedly. Washing anything by hand, unless absolutely necessary, is a waste of time, water & energy. I recommend putting just about anything in the dishwasher: plates pots pans dishes, without rinsing. Try it out, let the dishwasher show you what it can do. Pots & pans will dull, but won't otherwise change. Teflon pans will wear, you have to decide if you want the ease of the dishwasher and replace them as needed. Don't put in cast iron pans, nor Great Aunt Agatha's China unless you are sure about it. If the dishwasher is not full, most dishwashers have a rinse-only option, run that rinse-only if you don't plan to run a full cycle in the dishwasher until the next day. Washing in the sink before you run a cycle adds the problem that dishwasher-soap usage is based on dirty dishes, not clean, you could be over sudsing. If you can, run the hot water faucet before starting the dishwasher, so that the dishwasher has to expend less electrical energy to heat the water to the correct temperature for the cycle.
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Why does your garbage disposal back into the dishwasher?
The sink drain is blocked somewhere after the disposal. take apart and clean or renew sink drain.
When large amount of water is poured into the sink with the garbage disposal where the dishwasher drains would a one way valve help with water backing up into the dishwasher?
The pump in the dishwasher should keep the water from getting into it.
Why is there water coming out of the vent on the side of the sink when your dishwasher drains?
Partially clogged drain line.
does a dishwasher have to have it's own plumbing hook-up?
No. Some portable diswashers can be hooked up to the kitchen sink.
How can the efficiency of a Carnot Engine be increased?
Increase source temperature or decrease sink temperature.More efficient way is to decrease sink temperature.
Is using the dishwasher or the sink better for the environment?
Dishwashers, especially energy efficient ones, are known to be better for the environment when used in full and with minimal pre-rinsing.
What takes up more water a dishwasher or an sink?
A dishwasher since it has to clean a whole bunch of plates while a sink dispenses less.
In general which saves more water?
It depends on what you are talking about if you are talking about washing dishes by hand and using a dishwasher i think a dishwasher if you are talking about shower or sink i think the sink.
Can you run your dishwasher if your sink is clogged?
Probably not, depends on where the clog is at and how the dishwasher drain is connected. I wouldn't chance it, but the worst that will happen is the sink will fill with the water from the dishwasher.
Why does dishwasher water drain out backing into the sink?
The disposal is clogged or that side of the sink is.
Is there a standard sink adaptor for your dishwasher?
Yes
Can temperature in the sink vary from the temperature in the dishwasher?
Absolutely. Every built-in dishwasher can heat water to a higher temperature than what dispenses from your kitchen sink.
Why would the tup sink and dishwasher make a glug-glug sound when draining and how can you fix it?
The sound is the dishwasher draining into the sink drain. It is a normal sound.
Can a portable dishwasher be used in a dorm room?
If the faucet on the sink.can hook up to the dishwasher then yes it can.
How do you connect dishwasher to double bowl sink?
If you don't have a disposal, you can get a Tail piece, the section of drain right below the bottom of the sink that has a Y on it that is the size of the drain from the dishwasher.
Does a dishwasher fill vavle is operated manually up under sink?
Most dishwasher fill valves are inside the casing of the dishwasher.Most dishwasher fill valves are inside the casing of the dishwasher.
Why would water back up in sink when no water was run in sink?
Sometimes it will back up from a dishwasher (machine)
