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If you have an electric stove, always select the right pan for the job and for the hot plate size.
When needing to boil water for cooking, it's likely more efficient to boil it in your kettle or microwave instead of on an oven hot plate.
Many kitchens have both a microwave and a stove, so wherever possible use your microwave for cooking items as they can use a third to half the electricity of a stove.
Ensure your oven light is working and the inspection glass is clean - significant heat will be lost if you have to open the door to check on your food.
When cooking on a stove or a range top; you can switch it off just before your food is done. There will be enough heat to finish the cooking.
When boiling the kettle for a cup of coffee or tea, only have as much water as you need in the kettle. This not only saves energy, but will get your morning fix to you much quicker :).
Check your fridge to ensure the seal is in good condition, even small gaps can affect performance dramatically. Your fridge should also be situated out of direct sunlight and placed in such away to allow for good air circulation; particularly at the back. If yours is an old fridge, the coils at the back should be regularly dusted.
Regularly defrosting your fridge and freezer will also help to conserve electricity. Also change the settings on your fridge and freezer to take into account the season - it can usually be switched to a higher (warmer) setting during winter.
Unplug kitchen appliances when not in use as many of these will consume standby power.
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If you have an electric stove, always select the right pan for the job and for the hot plate size.
When needing to boil water for cooking, it's likely more efficient to boil it in your kettle or microwave instead of on an oven hot plate.
Many kitchens have both a microwave and a stove, so wherever possible use your microwave for cooking items as they can use a third to half the electricity of a stove.
Ensure your oven light is working and the inspection glass is clean - significant heat will be lost if you have to open the door to check on your food.
When cooking on a stove or a range top; you can switch it off just before your food is done. There will be enough heat to finish the cooking.
When boiling the kettle for a cup of coffee or tea, only have as much water as you need in the kettle. This not only saves energy, but will get your morning fix to you much quicker :).
Check your fridge to ensure the seal is in good condition, even small gaps can affect performance dramatically. Your fridge should also be situated out of direct sunlight and placed in such away to allow for good air circulation; particularly at the back. If yours is an old fridge, the coils at the back should be regularly dusted.
Regularly defrosting your fridge and freezer will also help to conserve electricity. Also change the settings on your fridge and freezer to take into account the season - it can usually be switched to a higher (warmer) setting during winter.
Unplug kitchen appliances when not in use as many of these will consume standby power.
Building price negotiators