The dishwashers that use the least water
Full-size models, 12 place settings and up, ranked by the registry's water figure for one labelled wash. The list keeps to full-size machines because small ones use less water per wash but wash less.
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| # | Model | Water a wash | Size | Stars | Cost/yr @ 32¢ | Best price | Worth knowing | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Miele G 7130 SC | 9.2 L a wash | 14 settings | 4.5 ★ | $60 | $2,430 | View | |
| 2 |  | Miele G 5000 | 9.2 L a wash | 14 settings | 4 ★ | $70 | $1,529 | View | |
| 3 |  | Miele G 5000 SC | 9.2 L a wash | 14 settings | 4 ★ | $70 | $1,620 | View | |
| 4 |  | Miele G 7185 SCVi XXL | 9.6 L a wash | 15 settings | 4.5 ★ | $63 | $3,149 | View | |
| 5 |  | Smeg DWAU6314X2 | 9.9 L a wash | 14 settings | 3.5 ★ | $78 | — | no current price from the shops we track | |
| 6 |  | Smeg DWA6315X2 | 9.9 L a wash | 15 settings | 4 ★ | $78 | — | no current price from the shops we track | |
| 7 |  | Smeg DWAU6315X3 | 9.9 L a wash | 15 settings | 3.5 ★ | $94 | — | no current price from the shops we track | |
| 8 |  | Smeg DWAI6315XT3 | 9.9 L a wash | 15 settings | 3.5 ★ | $94 | — | no current price from the shops we track | |
| 9 |  | Smeg DWAU6D15XT3 | 9.9 L a wash | 15 settings | 3.5 ★ | $88 | $2,200 | View | |
| 10 |  | Smeg DWA615DX3 | 9.9 L a wash | 15 settings | 3.5 ★ | $94 | $1,860 | View |
How this list is ranked
Dishwashers of 12 or more place settings ranked by litres per wash on the labelled program, from the government registry. Prices checked 10 Sept 2026.
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