Fact: Cooking food and washing dishes cost the average U.S.
household $125 a year, and account for about 10% of all energy used in the home.
Use up to 30% less energy.
Cut your operating costs up to
50%.
Best Features: Choosing a gas oven/range with an electronic ignition instead
of a pilot light will cost you half as much to operate as an electric
oven/range. If you're in the market for new appliances, by choosing wisely among
the latest models with these features, you can increase your kitchen's energy
efficiency.
Consider buying a self-cleaning
oven. Its higher insulation levels result in lower energy use.
Buy a gas oven with the new
electronic pilotless ignition to reduce gas usage by about 30% over a
constantly burning pilot light.
Buy an electric oven with halogen
and/or induction elements, which use less energy than conventional electric
coil elements.
Save Money: Cooking with natural gas is cheaper than cooking with
electricity, if you have the choice. If you're using electricity, however, get
in the habit of turning off the burners and oven several minutes before the end
of the allotted cooking time. The heating element will stay hot long enough to
finish the cooking without using more electricity. Try these money-saving steps
for a gas or electric oven/range:
Preheat ovens only when
necessary.
Don't lay foils on racks.
Use glass or ceramic pans in
ovens.
Keep range-top burners and
reflectors clean.
Match the size of the pan to
the heating element (use a small pan on a small burner).
Use smaller kitchen
appliances instead of your oven/range when appropriate.
When boiling water in a pan,
always use a cover.
Bake several items at the
same time when using your oven.
Replaces light switches in offices, conference room,
restrooms and more.
Also available in "switchless" and vandal-resistant designs.
Sensor lights reduces false on/off signals.
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