How to Reduce Energy Consumption in the Kitchen
An unfortunate aspect of kitchen appliances is that it leads us to think about spending money on all this equipment and ultimately affecting our bank accounts. Other issues include the problems resulting from using all this machinery such as the increase in pollution within our society and putting the nature around us at risk.
The purpose of this article it is not intended to make any allegations against the abuse that occurs against the environment, but simply to give you a number of ideas that can make your life easier. By following a series of very simple rules, that do not entail any extra effort, hopefully, you will receive the benefits from most of your appliances as well as saving money by reducing your energy consumption.
Dishwasher
1. When you go to buy a dishwasher take into account the number of people who reside in your home then calculate the capacity that will be required, and use it accordingly.
2. Look closely at the energy rating. Hence, when buying a dishwasher like any other appliance, the higher the rating, the less energy it will consume.
3. Wash the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
4. Clean filters regularly to avoid obstructions that will reduce the performance of the dishwasher.
5. Use the appropriate program for each type of washing, according to the quantity and amount of dirt of the dishes.
Fridge – Freezer
1. Control the temperature of each unit. Keep in mind that a greater degree of cooling is supposed to be 5% more than the consumption.
2. The refrigerator temperature should be between the 3rd and 7th Celsius. The freezer should be between -15 �° and -18 �° Celsius.
3. Let cooked food cool before putting in the refrigerator.
4. Unplug the refrigerator and freezer during prolonged absences and clean it with the doors open.
5. Open the fridge freezer only when necessary. If you do this continuously, it will increase your power consumption.
6. Make sure that closes properly. To verify that the closure is correct, it places a role when it is closed. If you can easily remove it would be desirable to change tires.
Washing Machines
1. Buy a washing machine that has different cycles, especially economic washing and short cycles. Also ensure that there are different types of washing temperatures available.
2. Use water at the lowest temperature possible, and that 80-85% of energy is not used to heat water in the washing machine.
3. Always use the maximum of its carrying capacity for each load.
4. Consume preferably liquid detergents, and use the correct amount for each wash.
5. If your washing machine has a powerful spin, you should avoid having to use a dryer.
6. Keep the washing machines filter clean.
Stove
1. First you must take into account whether your stove is electric or gas. In each case it will have specific maintenance characteristics. In any case these general principles we can be applied in general.
2. Ensure that you have the appropriate tools to transmit heat well and that they are adapted to the needs of each kitchen.
3. Try to use containers with a diameter slightly higher than the warming surface.
4. Do not use too much water when cooking as this takes longer to heat thus, prolonging the consumption time.
5. In case you have a ceramic stove, you can turn it off 3 or 4 minutes before the end of cooking and take advantage of the residual heat to finish cooking your food.
These are just some basic rules that can be applied to your household and you can take advantage of energy saving tips that will be good to your economy as well as the environment.
