How to Save Money When Using Kitchen Appliances

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Energy dollar drains can come in the most unexpected places. Kitchen appliances can nickel and dime our budget to death when we aren't paying attention. However, there are some ways you can cut those energy expenses in the kitchen.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

Keep your freezer full so that it runs more efficiently. Too much air space means that foods have a harder time staying frozen. When everything freezes, the foods keep each other cold. If you can't keep the freezer stocked with food, freeze containers of water or bags of ice.

Step2

Clean your refrigerators condenser coils every four to six months. When they get dirty the motor works overtime. This saves energy and prolongs the life of your refrigerator.

Step3

Run your dishwasher only when it's full. Don't overstuff it, though, because things won't come out clean. After the dishes wash, let them air dry. You can open the door if it's out of the way to dry them a faster.

Step4

Keep your gas stove top clean so that all the gas jets work efficiently. If half of them are plugged up, foods heat unevenly and take longer to cook.

Step5

Use the oven for several things at once. Cook two roasts and freeze one. Put two meat loaves in for the freezer, too. Throw a half dozen baked potatoes in. Don't pack the whole oven but put in enough to cook two to four dinners. It saves energy and money, as you can buy what's on sale and cook to freeze.

Step6

Use smaller appliances when you can. A toaster oven, convection oven, pressure cooker (this cooks in a fraction of the time) and wok can save you from heating up your whole house.

Step7

Keep your microwave clean for efficient usage. This practice also prevents food odors from seeping into other foods. Boil a bowl of water with a little lemon in it for a couple of minutes. It will deodorize the oven and soften any spills for easy clean up.