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The kitchen is one of the busiest rooms in your house. It is also a room that can drain a ton of electricity. From cooking and cleaning to your fridge and freezer, the appliances in your kitchen are a great place to start if you want an energy efficient home. Here are tips to make your kitchen more efficient.

Induction cooktops

Induction heating is a new trend in cookware that dramatically improves the efficiency of your stovetop. It uses magnets to conduct heat directly to your pots and pans, instead of the traditional method of burners that conduct heat and pass it on indirectly to your pots and pans. With induction, the heat is more concentrated and has far less loss into the air around your cooking surface. This also helps to keep your kitchen cooler while you’re cooking.

Organizing the Refrigerator

Keep your refrigerator clean

If your fridge and freezer are a mess, it can actually cause a drain on your energy usage. The coils behind or underneath your fridge help to pull heat away from the unit but can become dirty with dust and debris. Keeping the coils clean goes a long way to making your fridge more efficient. Regularly defrosting your freezer is another important maintenance tip.

If your fridge is outdated, it might be a good idea to replace it. New refrigerators have become much more efficient, so that clunky old one might be sucking tons of electricity.

Unplug appliances when you aren’t using them

Even when you aren’t using an appliance, it is still drawing power. While it isn’t that much electricity, it can add up over time. Coffeemakers, toasters, blenders, and even your microwave can draw considerable amounts of energy over time. They are also often powering lights or clock displays, which are constantly using electricity.

For a truly energy efficient kitchen, you might want to consider replacing old appliances with new, energy efficient models. The major appliance sales team at Hi-Tech Appliance can help with all your green energy needs. 

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