With the biggest rise in household bills coming into effect, most householders are looking for ways to save money on energy bills and as the majority of our energy usage after heating comes from the kitchen it is wise to look at ways to reduce the energy we use here.
We all love a cup of tea or coffee but only boiling as much water as we need is one way to save power. Gadgets that are instant water heaters are also a good way to reduce the amount of power we use to boil water.
When cooking on the hob it is important to completely cover the ring with the pan and reduce the heat when the contents are at the correct temperature. Putting a lid on the pan will also help to retain the heat.
Using the microwave to cook food uses far less power than a conventional oven so whenever possible choose the microwave. If you are using the oven try to do some batch cooking so that you use all the oven space, for instance when cooking a roast, bake a cake or make a rice pudding at the same time.
Fridges and freezers are two of the most necessary appliances in the kitchen and keeping them regularly defrosted, full and on the correct setting will be the most efficient way to use them.