6 Condensation Dry Dishwasher Tips & Tricks!

Take a look at what condensation dry in dishwashers is with Nate. He also gives you a couple other tips that you can do to get rid of the extra water residue.



Condensation is created when there is moisture in the air. When that moist air is in contact with the cooler surrounding area, the moisture turns into little water droplets. This is why you see little puddles at the top of your glasses or dishes when upside down.

Bosch dishwashers use the technology called Condensation Dry. Other appliance companies have models too that do the same or similar things.

With this type of drying method the appliance does not use a heating element at the bottom; instead, there are multiple elements throughout the inside that work together to better dry your dishwasher. The final rinse uses higher temperature water to make it even hotter in the dishwasher. Having stainless steel walls inside helps isolate the heat. Once the temperature drys, the stainless steel actually cools down faster than glass and porcelain making less water droplets.

Condensation drying is more energy efficient and more hygienic than the traditional way of dishwasher drying.

Because there is not heating element on the bottom, it is actually safe to put plastic bowls and materials on any level of rack.

If you are not quite ready to upgrade your dishwasher to have Condensation Dry, here are 6 tips and tricks to reduce condensation:

1. Have the top rack not placed straight but at a tilt. This will make the water drop down instead of staying on your dishes on the top shelf.
2. Use A rinse aid like Jet Dry which reduces the surface tension of water making the dishes dry better.
3. Use the sanitize cycle to make the temperature of the dishwasher at hotter temperatures.
4. Have more space in between your dishes and make sure that they do not touch. This will help with the air circulation of the water and air.
5. As soon as the cycle is done, try to open the door right away to allow the moisture to evaporate out of the dishwasher.
6. Start by emptying the bottom rack to avoid spilling the extra water caught on dishes on the top rack to fall down on the bottom rack dishes.

We hope that these tips help you with making your dishes dryer after doing a load. Let us know if you have any specific questions to improve your appliance experience.

8 Easy Ways to Drink More Water

It’s New Year’s Resolution time, and many of us have vowed to drink more water in 2016. Staying hydrated not only helps with weight-loss, but also provides many health benefits such as increased energy, clear and radiant skin and healthy kidneys. Factor in the financial savings from drinking water instead of soda, and there’s really no good reason NOT to drink more water, yet it is a real struggle for many of us to stay on track with our water consumption. Following these little tips can help you to form healthy hydration habits in the new year and beyond.

Start first thing in the morning. Pouring yourself a glass of water when you first wake up is easy to remember and sets the tone for the rest of the day. (Author’s note: I personally cannot stand the thought of a glass of water first thing in the morning. I would honestly rather chug a glass of raw eggs like Rocky Balboa. If you’re like me, you will be absolutely ecstatic to know that coffee and tea contain enough water to count in your daily intake, according to WebMD. So enjoy that second cup of Joe with reckless abandon. Yay, science!)

Set timers. In this day and age, there is an app for everything, and water consumption is no exception. Apps like Daily Water Free can be used to track water intake and remind you to gulp down a glass of water at regular intervals during the day. If a water app isn’t your thing, you can simply set reminder alarms every two hours or so.

Buy a spiffy water bottle. No better way to motivate yourself to drink water than to purchase an adorable water-toting vessel like my personal favorite, the Contigo AUTOSEAL water bottle (pictured, $9.89, Amazon). Having a nice-looking water bottle purchased expressly for the purpose of motivation goes a long way in helping you achieve your goal and make it a part of your daily life.

Eat watermelon (and other water-containing produce). Still not feeling the liquid refreshment? No worries, Mother Nature is on your side! Many fruits and veggies contain enough water to count towards your daily intake. Cucumbers, strawberries, grapefruit, celery and the aforementioned watermelon are just a few of the produce choices that can help you to stay properly hydrated.

Make a Popsicle. Water, fruit, a mold and your freezer are all you need to create your own healthy, water-infused treats. Similarly, you can make “fruit cubes,” which are just ice cube trays filled with small fruits like raspberries, blueberries or chunks of pineapple and covered with water. Once these bad boys come out of the freezer, you are in for a delicious and hydrating refreshment.

When life gives you lemons (and water), make lemonade. One problem with water is that it will never taste like Dr Pepper. That is, in fact, pretty much my major problem with water. It is, however, fairly simple to make water taste like things that you actually want to drink by infusing it with your favorite fruits or veggies. Plenty of people throw cucumbers, strawberries, kiwi and apple slices into pitchers of water for a mildly-flavored drink that is more appealing than plain old water. And of course, don’t forget the granddaddy of all infused-water beverages, lemonade. Provided you don’t add too much sugar, a glass of lemonade has all of the hydrating benefits of plain water with the added health perks of lemon.

Use the 1:1 rule. When drinking beverages other than water, whether alcoholic or simply sugary, make yourself a deal: for every non-water drink you consume, match it with a glass of water. This will keep you on track without making you sacrifice the taste of your favorite drinks.

Make it a competition. Get together with your co-workers, spouse or friends and create a water-drinking challenge to motivate you, where the winner at the end of a predetermined time period gets a small prize, like $5 from each participant or a gift card to Starbucks (Coffee! Still hydrating!). Nothing like a little healthy competition to spur you on!