The Kenmore 1373 dishwasher is an ENERGY STAR qualified device which means it uses less water and less electricity than normal washers, making it a great buy for those who want to lower their utility bills. The manufacturer claims that it costs only $26-$34 dollars a year to operate. Along with that it has QuietGuard insulation which minimizes the dishwasher noise. The Kenmore 1373 includes the Tall Tub design which allows it to accommodate larger dishware, such as pots, tall platters, over-sized dinner plates and other hard to wash items. It uses a SmartWash Cycle to customize the energy, time and water for each individual load and a Fast Wash Cycle, which gets the dishes done quickly when needed.