Dishwashers Dodge New Water Rules: Back to Basics
Published Date: 5/16/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The DOE is rolling back the new water use rules for dishwashers, going back to the original limits of 6.5 gallons per cycle for regular dishwashers and 4.5 gallons for compact ones. This change affects dishwasher makers and buyers by keeping water use standards simple and clear. It means no new costs or changes for now, so everyone can keep washing dishes like usual.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Dishwasher Water Limits Restored
The Department of Energy proposes to rescind the amended dishwasher water-use rules and return to the statutory limits of 6.5 gallons per cycle for standard dishwashers and 4.5 gallons per cycle for compact dishwashers. This keeps water-use limits the same for buyers and means no new costs or changes for now.
Manufacturers Avoid New Water Rules
DOE is proposing to remove the amended water-use standards and return to the statutory 6.5 gallons per cycle for standard dishwashers and 4.5 gallons for compact models. Dishwasher makers will not face new water-use requirements or related compliance costs while this change is in effect.
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