Energy Efficient Kitchen Appliances

During this time of economic need, many of us are looking for ways to save money in any way that we can

. One of the best ways to save money now and in the future is to get an energy efficient appliance. There are many different types of energy efficient appliances are on the market and that are available today. They are available from many different manufacturers and in many different sizes and designs. So, you will not need to worry about if it is stylish or will fit in with your kitchen design. Efficiency in an appliance does not mean that you will need to sacrifice style to be energy conscious. One of the other major benefits of energy efficient appliances is the fact that many of them will also be able to be used as a tax write-off because of the environmental impact that they will have.

Refrigerators

An energy efficient refrigerator may be one of the first and best investments that one can make when it comes to buying an energy efficient appliance. This is because unlike many other appliances that you have in your home, your refrigerator is running constantly. It is the one appliance that you are never not using, since you have the need to keep your food chilled in order to preserve the freshness. The price difference in these appliances is not very drastic when compared to appliances that are not as efficient. In addition the difference in many cases will be reaped within a year or two because of the energy savings that one will feel from the new appliance as opposed to the one that was being used previously.

Freezers

Many people today not only have the traditional combination refrigerator and freezer, but they have an additional freezer as well. In order to make the most of this appliance you will want to choose one that will fit in the space that is available as well as choosing one that is very energy efficient. Use one that will have a higher efficiency rating and will be able allow you to save money and recoup the extra money you spent by wisely investing in an energy efficient freezer.

Ovens

Energy efficient ovens are going to primarily be the ones that are electric as opposed to their gas counterparts. This is because it is hard to be able to improve the efficiency of natural gas, where as electrical components and heating elements are being improved regularly. Depending on the type and style of oven you are looking into will of course provide the price differential as well as the energy savings that one will be able to receive for the oven they are looking at. Because of the improved efficiency of heating elements as well as the improvements that have been made in the insulation of the ovens allowing them to retain the heat longer it has led to the improved efficiency and cost savings of the ovens.

Dishwashers

An energy efficient dishwasher can save you money in multiple facets of utility consumption. Some models are going to not only save electricity but water as well. Here when purchasing one of these wonderful appliances consider how often it is going to be used as well as when you will be using it. This will help to control how much your hot water tank will be working as well as the amount of electricity that will be drawn from the house at one time while multiple appliances are running. When shopping, compare the prices as well as the overall energy savings experienced by the appliance based on usage. If you will not be using the appliance on a regular basis or only periodically then it may not make sense to spend extra money on an energy efficient dishwasher.

Cooktops

Energy efficiency is not limited to what many would consider the large appliances. A cooktop can be an energy efficient appliance e as well. Where most of the cooking will occur is a place where energy savings can occur as well. By looking at different models and trying to go with an electric instead of gas cooktop, the savings will be felt by using one that has coils that use less energy to reach temperature and have the ability to maintain and reach temperature. Choosing energy efficient appliances, will not only benefit you economically in the long run, but it will help ecologically as well.

Energy Efficient Kitchen Appliances

By: Susan Fuss

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