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Dishwashers As with the tumble dryer, once you have one you probably cannot imagine how you managed without it, but you should reassess how much you actually need to use it. For the washing-up requirements of a family of four each day, the dishwasher may use less water than you would at the sink, but there is still the electricity consumption to consider. If you cannot live without it, then follow the usual tips - run full loads only, keep it well maintained for optimum efficiency and look for machines with the best energy performance. Stopping the machine at the end of the wash and opening the door to allow air drying will also save energy. Remember also to be sure that your dishwasher detergent is as green as possible. Others There are many other appliances in the kitchen that contribute to our electricity bills such as juicers, food processors, sandwich makers and yogurt makers. The golden rule with all of them is to use them as little as possible - do you really need them or are there manual alternatives? Products exist that help you do the same job by hand, such as a mouli for pureeing vegetables instead of a blender. And remember that while most appliances appear to offer the quick and easy option, they might not be quite so convenient when you consider the time spent setting them up and washing them out afterwards. If your heart is set on having a particular kitchen helper then try to avoid plastic if you can. Buy a stainless steel kettle rather than a plastic one, for example, and an old-fashioned, but incredibly chic, stainless steel and glass blender. |
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