What Is a Dry Convection Dishwasher?
Dishwashers are appliances found in many homes. They take the hassle out of having to hand wash every dish. One specification you may find while shopping for your new dishwasher is "convection dry" or "dry convection." This refers to how the dishes are dried, not how they are washed, and it is a common feature on many modern dishwashers. Does this Spark an idea?
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Convection Basics
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Convection is the process of transferring heat. Heated air is less dense than damp air and, therefore, it will rise, while damp air will fall. This creates what's known as a convection current. This principle is used in dishwashers to remove moisture from your dishes, thus drying them. The principle that warm air rises and will take moisture with it is what dishwashers with convection drying systems use to dry your dishes.
Convection Drying
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A dishwasher with a convection dry feature essentially means the appliance will circulate air throughout the dishwashing chamber. This air will help dry dishes much faster than conventional drying, where the dishes just sit until the moisture evaporates or until you dry the dishes by hand. The air is typically warmed to promote even faster drying and is typically created via one of two methods.
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Basic Method
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The basic method of convection drying will save on electricity but will not work as quickly as the advanced method. Two vents located on the top and bottom of the dishwasher open up after the washer has finished its rinsing cycle. A fan brings in air through the bottom vent and it goes out through the top vent, which creates a current. The air is usually not heated.
Advanced
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The advanced method uses heated air and a fan. A fan brings in air that is heated with a heating element as it enters. This heated air circulates throughout the chamber and displaces the humid air, which is pushed out of an exhaust port. The dishes dry because the moisture is pushed out of the chamber. This method offers a quick, reliable dish-drying solution, but it is not energy efficient.
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