Tip 7 - Use Appliances Efficiently (fridges, ovens,
and dishwashers)
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by Kaden and Kenton
Fridge
Set your fridge temperature at 5 degrees Celsius;
your freezer should be set about -15 degrees Celsius . Use the power-save
switch if your fridge has one, and make sure the door seals tightly. You can
check this by making sure that a dollar bill closed in between the door gaskets
is difficult to pull out. If it slides easily between the gaskets, replace
them.
Oven
Don't preheat or "peek" inside the oven
more than necessary. Check the seal on the oven door, and use a microwave or
toaster oven for cooking or reheating small items.
Dishwasher
Wash only full loads in your dishwasher, using
short cycles for all but the dirtiest dishes. This saves water and the energy
used to pump and heat it. Air-drying, if you have the time, can also reduce
energy use.
These are great tips. We only run our dishwasher when it is full but is always full. Kaden and Kenton, do you have any tips on how we can use less dishes in our house?
ReplyDeleteHow about using the same cutlery, plate, and bowl for the entire week! lol :)
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