Use the tips on these pages to guide electricity saving in the kitchen to save money and reduce CO2 emissions.
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-No Cost Tips |
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- Low Cost Tips |
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- Higher Cost or More Difficult Tips |
| Cooker & Hob |
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Switch off the cooker at the wall when not in use |
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Modern electronic cookers can have standby consumtions of up to 30W costing around 30p a quarter to run. Resetting
the clock is a smal. price to pay. |
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Switch off gas hob mains powered electric ignitors when not in use |
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This is an item most people forget.
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| Cooking |
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Only use just enough water to cover vegetables when cooking |
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The more water you use the more energy is required to heat it up. |
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Only boil as much water as you need In the kettle |
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Filling the kettle full each time you boil it can waste around £3 a quarter.
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| Dishwasher |
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Load the machine to capacity |
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Use an economy cycle for part loads. Use the minimum length wash cycle which will get items clean and minimise electricity use.
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| Extractor Fan |
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Switch the extractor fan off as aoon as it has done it's job |
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It's easy to forget to turn them off. |
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Keep the extractor fan vent flaps clean and check they open and close easily |
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This minimises the back pressure on the fan and hence reduces electricity use.
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| Fridge And Freezer |
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Keep the fridge and freezer full and cooling surfaces
clean and free from dust |
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Use sealed containers to fill any unused space. Dirty heat exchangers
(radiators) on the back need a regular clear to keep the efficiency
high. Defrost the freezer regularly and don't put hot food in the
fridge. Keep the fridge and freezer away from cookers and radiators. Keep the door seal clean to ensure a good seal and minimise loss.
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| Lighting |
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Switch off lights when the kitchen Is empty |
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A hundred watt light bulb switched on for one hour
every day costs around £1 a quarter to run.
A low energy bulb switched on for one hour a day costs around 20p a quarter to run.
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Replace all bulbs possible with low energy ones |
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There are now plenty of types available in low energy format.
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| Microwave |
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Switch it off when not in use |
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Resetting
the clock is a small price to pay.
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| Television |
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Switch it off when not in use |
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A television left on for two hours a day can cost between £1
and £6 a quarter to run depending on the age and size.
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| Mobile Phone Chargers |
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Don't leave them switched on when not in use |
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If possible run the charger(s) overnight to take advantage of cheap rate electricity BUT remember to use a timeswitch as they only take 2 to 3 hours to charge. |
