Energy is getting more expensive all the time. This is one of the reasons that have caused many people to think of the energy efficiency of their living habits.
Energy efficiency (in Finnish, energiatehokkuus) means that energy is not used needlessly, and as much benefit as possible is taken out of the energy used. There are various ways to be more energy efficient. Here are some tips related to the activities in a kitchen and washing for every household.
When cooking
When preparing food, use cooking utensils that are the same size with a cooking plate. When the boiling starts, adjust the cooking temperature lower and use the lid. When there is a need to purchase new cooking utensils, prefer heavy-based pots with good lids.
Prefer microwave oven when possible. Microwave is powerful and energy efficient way to heat or cook food.
When using an oven
Take advantage of the oven’s pre-and post-heat. You may use that heat for example to defrost frozen products, cook food that do not require high temperatures for cooking, or warm ready-made food.
When freezing or defrosting food
Never put hot food in the refrigerator or the freezer. Let it cool first in the room temperature. Defrost frozen foods in the refrigerator, not in room temperature.
When using wash machines
Wash your dishwasher with full load: avoid pre-washing the dishes under running water. The same goes with washing machines in general. It is more effective to wash full loads, and avoid pre-washing. If the amount of items to be washed is tiny, use saving program or under-fill program.
Always follow the instructions given by a detergent manufacturer. Excessive use of detergent increases the need of rinsing.
Outdoor drying is the most energy efficient way to dry clothes – if the clothes are dried inside, the drying process increases the consumption of heating energy. If you must use a dryer, dry only full loads.
When buying new machines
When buying new household electrical appliances, bought only energy efficient appliances marked with energy level A. This ensures that the machine is designed to be energy efficient, which is good for your wallet as well.
Four simple ways to live more energy efficiently.
Energy efficiency (in Finnish, energiatehokkuus) means that energy is not used needlessly, and as much benefit as possible is taken out of the energy used. There are various ways to be more energy efficient. Here are some tips related to the activities in a kitchen and washing for every household.
When cooking
When preparing food, use cooking utensils that are the same size with a cooking plate. When the boiling starts, adjust the cooking temperature lower and use the lid. When there is a need to purchase new cooking utensils, prefer heavy-based pots with good lids.
Prefer microwave oven when possible. Microwave is powerful and energy efficient way to heat or cook food.
When using an oven
Take advantage of the oven’s pre-and post-heat. You may use that heat for example to defrost frozen products, cook food that do not require high temperatures for cooking, or warm ready-made food.
When freezing or defrosting food
Never put hot food in the refrigerator or the freezer. Let it cool first in the room temperature. Defrost frozen foods in the refrigerator, not in room temperature.
When using wash machines
Wash your dishwasher with full load: avoid pre-washing the dishes under running water. The same goes with washing machines in general. It is more effective to wash full loads, and avoid pre-washing. If the amount of items to be washed is tiny, use saving program or under-fill program.
Always follow the instructions given by a detergent manufacturer. Excessive use of detergent increases the need of rinsing.
Outdoor drying is the most energy efficient way to dry clothes – if the clothes are dried inside, the drying process increases the consumption of heating energy. If you must use a dryer, dry only full loads.
When buying new machines
When buying new household electrical appliances, bought only energy efficient appliances marked with energy level A. This ensures that the machine is designed to be energy efficient, which is good for your wallet as well.
Four simple ways to live more energy efficiently.