Heartland HLPDW-*** Dishwasher
Model Number: HLPDW-***
Are you wondering why there are asterisks in the model number? That happens when a company has many models that are
similar, except for very superficial differences -- like the color of the unit. In that case, the company uses an
asterisk to indicate that the capacity, feature set and energy efficiency information covers an entire group of units.
Brand: Heartland
Replacement Parts: Buy Heartland Dishwasher parts online
Size (standard or compact): standard
A standard-sized dishwasher can hold at least 8 place settings plus six serving pieces. A compact dishwasher is an dish-washing
appliance that holds less.
How many place settings can be placed in the dishwasher in a single load? 8
Does the dishwasher have a built-in heater to heat water before washing dishes? Yes
Manufacturers suggest that 140° - 145° F is the optimal water temperature for cleaning dishes. However, you generally don't want to
set your home's hot water heater that high. (It's both inefficient, and temperatures that high could scald your hands.) Therefore,
most dishwashers sold in the last decade ship with built-in heaters to heat water before it is used to wash dishes.
Is there an optional cycle that allows you to avoid the power-dry feature? Yes
Most washers sold today have a power-dry feature that pumps heated air into the washing chamber to dry your dishes faster. However, it takes extra energy
to heat the air that speeds the drying process. Therefore some dishwashers have an optional energy-saving preset cycle that will dry your dishes with room
temperature air after the last rinse cycle.
Energy Efficiency and Use
Estimated annual power consumption: 328.95 kWh
Energy Factor (a measure of energy efficiency): 0.65
The energy factor allows you to compare the relative energy efficiency of different dishwashers.
- The energy factor is calculated by dividing the number of loads of dishes washed per year
(which the US government defines as 215 loads / year) by the unit's annual energy usage per year (in kWh/year)
- Another way to say this is that the energy factor measures the number of cycles (loads) that can be run with 1 kWh of electricity
- All standard-sized dishwashers must have an Energy Factor of at least 0.46
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