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Creating An Energy Efficient Kitchen

Creating An Energy Efficient Kitchen

At a time when energy prices seem to rise monthly, it’s more important that ever to make sure your kitchen is energy-efficient. After all, it’s in your kitchen where you consume most power. In fact, the two most power-hungry appliances in your home are probably your oven and your kettle. Here are some tips on how you can save energy and money in the kitchen.

Keep your cool

Your fridge is on 24/7 and can use between 500 and 1000 kilowatts of energy over the course of a year, so it’s important that you maximise its efficiency.

  • Use the temperature control to maintain a temperature of between 0° and 5° Celsius (4°C is ideal).
  • Keep the door closed when the fridge isn’t in use and avoid opening it more than necessary. Make sure the seal is in good condition.
  • When buying a new refrigerator, choose a model that’s has a good energy rating. All new fridges will come with a sticker displaying the energy rating for the model on a scale between ‘A’ and ‘G’. ‘A’ is the most efficient rating.
  • Keep your refrigerator full. Empty space fills with warm air every time you open the door. If your fridge is often empty, consider storing items such as glasses for cold drinks in it.
  • Always let food cool before placing it in the refrigerator.
  • Don’t put uncovered liquids in your fridge, as evaporating liquids make your compressor work harder.

Energy-efficient cooking

Your oven and hob are two of the biggest energy consuming appliances in your home, so it’s important that you use them efficiently.

  • When planning meals, use as few rings as possible. A one-pan dish needs only half as much energy as a meal that needs to be cooked on two burners.
  • Turn the heat down once water has boiled. You don’t need a hob on full to maintain a steady simmer.
  • Opening the door of the oven means huge loss of heat, which requires more energy to replace. Try to resist opening the door to peek at food in the oven.
  • Keeping a lid on your pots and pans means you can turn down the power level of the hob.
  • Don’t put more water than you need into a pot when boiling or steaming food.

The appliance of efficiency

A typical kettle has a power rating of 2000 watts, making it the biggest user of energy in most households, so only boil as much water as you need. Use boiled water for hot drinks immediately to avoid the need to reboil the water. When it comes to appliances such as dishwashers, washing machine and dryer, make sure these are full before running a cycle.

By simply using these simple tips you can drastically cut the cost of your annual energy bills.