Heatworks has finally opened pre-orders of the Tetra countertop dishwasher, which the company revealed to great fanfare at CES 2018. The only thing you will need to connect the Tetra to is an electric outlet. You fill the appliance's three-liter tank with water manually. After the cycle is completed (which takes less that an hour on the shortest setting), you can disconnect the greywater tank to drain the water and pour it out.Three place settings of dishes can be washed and dried by the dishwasher per load. It might seem like a waste compared to washing and drying dishes individually. Heatworks claims that the machine uses less water than handwashing or rinsing dishes.There are many settings available, including one that can wash fruits. The dishwasher also uses recyclable cartridges with concentrated detergent to help reduce waste.According to the company, the Tetra requires less power than standard dishwashers. Heatworks uses Ohmic Array Technology to heat water, according to Gizmodo. The Tetra uses a microwave-style method to heat water, rather than using traditional metal elements. The Tetra uses graphite electrodes to heat water and has advanced electronic controls that excite minerals. According to Heatworks, this setup allows the Tetra heat water efficiently and to maintain precise temperature control.There are countertop dishwashers without a plumbing connection. However, the Tetra has smaller water tanks than its competitors. The five-liter capacity of the Farberwares FDW05ASBWHA model, currently $340, is five liters. The Tetra may heat water faster than other models.The Tetra is typically $499. Heatworks offers a $100 discount for those who preorder the Tetra now. Each detergent cartridge will cost about $6 and should last for around 20 loads, depending on its setting and load capacity. Heatworks anticipates that the Tetra will be shipped by May 18th 2022, No Dirty Dishes Day.Editor's Note: This article first appeared on Engadget.
