I switched my dishwasher to the air dry setting instead of heated dry for 14 days this March. This is what happened

I was concerned that the lack of a heated drying cycle might lead to spotting or cloudiness on glassware, but was pleasantly surprised. Most of my dishes came out as clean and clear as they did with heated drying.

Using a rinse aid in conjunction with the dishwasher’s air dry setting helped mitigate any potential spots or film, especially on glassware. Without it, I did notice a slight increase in spotting, but it was manageable.

After two weeks of air drying, I compared my energy usage to the previous month. While the difference was not drastic, there was a noticeable reduction in my energy consumption. My utility bill was approximately 5% lower, which, while modest, indicated a positive change.

Considering the simplicity of the switch, this reduction felt like a win. Over the course of a year, this small percentage could translate to more significant savings.