Catering
- Not switch on appliances too soon
- Avoid using kitchen equipment to warm the space
- Switch off cooking appliances immediately after use
- Avoid overfilling saucepans and kettles
- Use lids, keep refrigeration unit doors closed and defrost regularly
- Switch off lights and extraction fans when not in use
- Make sure refrigeration units are well ventilated and not placed against the wall
- Oven and cookers can be on for around 10 hours per week so make sure they are only on when needed, not warmed up just in case. They shouldn’t take longer than 10 minutes to warm up, otherwise they may need maintenance attention.
- Use microwaves where possible as they use less energy, due to not needing to pre-heat.
- It’s more efficient to run a dishwasher on an eco-mode that it is to wash the same load of dishes by hand.
- Check seals and adjust thermostats on fridges and freezers and avoid opening the doors too often to keep the cold air in.