The kitchen is one of the areas in the house which uses the most energy.
Here is some energy saving tips in the kitchen to consider;
Fridge/Freezer
- Regulate temperature settings to maintain the temperature in your fridge around 4°C, and the freezer, close to -18°C.
- Monitor door seals. Ensure you replace any loose or broken seals. A good test if seals are working effectively is to place a piece of paper between the door and the seal, then pull on the paper. If it moves easily, a replacement seal will be needed.
- When placing food in your fridge, position slightly apart to allow good air circulation.
- Fridges and freezers work most efficiency when full, so select one that’s the right size for your requirements.
- Allow a few centimetres gap around your fridge so air can circulate freely.
Oven and Cook Top
- Defrost foods prior to cooking to save cooking time.
- Minimise opening the oven door while food is cooked.
- Keep lids on pots and pans while cooking. This will improve cooking efficiency.
- Position saucepans and pots to cover hotplates completely.
Dishwasher
- Use cold water for your dishwasher.
- Use economy cycle and operate only when the dishwasher is full.
- Ensure nothing is stopping the wash arms from rotating correctly before running the dishwasher.
- Consider to air dry dishes instead of using drying cycle.
Microwave oven
- Defrost food in the fridge prior to decrease cooking time.
Other appliances
- Using toasters, electric kettles, sandwich press and coffee machines and will typically offer better value than using the stove, oven or grill.