Maximize Your Energy Savings
As mentioned in a previous post, there are advantages and disadvantages to each type of range concerning efficiency. However, the range itself is not the only factor here. Maximizing your energy savings extends to your choice of cookware.
Tips to Cook More Efficiently on Your Range
Begin Hot, Then Cool Down
Much of the heat employed during the cooking process is just getting to a working temperature. Begin your cooking with high heat, but after you have gotten started, turn the heat down to a lower setting to finish the job.
Use Adequate Cookware
Despite what most consumers see as a sales pitch, there are differences in the way cookware cooks your food. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type, and the one you decide to use is best determined by the way you cook.
Match Your Cookware To Your Burner
Using a small pan or a pot on a burner that is big or vice versa is a waste of energy. The pan or pot you use should match the size of the burner as closely as possible to avoid using excess energy.
Use Remaining Heat to Clean the Unit
Most of the heat produced by the appliance for self-cleaning is just for getting started. Thus, when you turn your range on only to clean it, there is no heat available to begin the process. Carefully cleaning your oven when you have residual heat from cooking saves money and time.
Keep It Clean
When food gets on the surface of the device, heat tends to be absorbed instead of being reflected. A clean range surface reflects heat to the cooking utensils more efficiently.
Use Your Microwave
Defrost your food before cooking. Starting your cooking with frozen foods only wastes energy. When you start cooking with food that has been defrosted, you save time and money. Plus, the microwave oven uses a lot less power than your range.
Even though the total energy utilized for cooking in a home is only about 5% of the total bill, in the long run, economizing energy can pay off big. Every little bit counts.
Now you are an expert in saving money whenever cooking delicious meals, which will also help your appliance to last longer. Keep in mind, if it gets broken, you can contact All Area Appliance Repair services in Colorado. We also service other major home appliances.