Rocketing costs are causing chaos, particularly when it comes to your energy prices, so now is the right time to find your perfect range cooker without breaking your budget.

Rising energy prices and long waiting times can make renovating your kitchen difficult. Much like everything that is related to using energy, the more energy-efficient you are in the kitchen, the better your bills will look. Being mindful with your cooking processes can reduce the amount of energy you use and cut your bills in the process, but it is also important to consider not only the price of the range cooker you choose but also the cost impact of owning it…

 

How to save energy when cooking with your range cooker:

Buying an oven that has a good energy consumption (A+ or better) is a good way of saving money. These ovens use less energy to heat up and retain this heat whilst cooking.

Using your hob:

• Use lids on your pots and pans
• Use the right pans for your hob, for example if you have an induction hob the most suitable pans have a flat base made of a ferrous material, or a ‘magnetic’ metal. This is quite common on high-quality cookware anyway and will be labelled as suitable for induction hobs.
• Use the right sized pans – if the pan is smaller than the electric ring, heat will be wasted.

Using your oven:

• Check how long your oven takes to heat up to make sure you are ready to start cooking as soon as possible.
• Cook as much of your food as possible in one go to make sure all of the space and heat in your oven is being used and not wasted.
• Try not to open and close the oven door multiple times as the oven loses heat and requires more energy to get it back up to the temperature you need.
• If possible, use the fan assisted cooking option that allows you to set the oven at a lower temperature.
• Make sure you maintain the seal on your oven.

 

Induction Cooking

Induction is considered to be 25% more energy efficient than ceramic heat and 30% more than gas. Induction refers to the heat transfer when cooking. Beneath the hob’s ceramic plate, induction coils made from copper create a magnetic field as electricity is passed through. If a pan made of a ferromagnetic metal is placed on the hob, the magnetic field causes it to directly heat up. The benefit of this is the hob stays cool, with only a little residual heat from the pan. All heat is concentrated inside the pan, with some induction hobs also including smart technology that can detect when a pan is absent, meaning they switch off to save energy.

 

Here are some of the most energy efficient range cookers we have here at Rangecookers…

 

Rangemaster Professional Plus 90 FX Induction

The Rangemaster Professional Plus 90 FX Induction features a unique Energy Saving Panel (ESP) that allows you to split the oven in half. Combined with the power and controllability of a five-zone induction hob, the 90 FX Induction is a flexible and energy-conscious appliance. In its split mode, the right-hand side of the oven is A-rated for energy consumption.  

 

Bertazzoni Professional 100 Twin Induction

The Bertazzoni Professional series offers Italian quality and professional ergonomic design. Triple-glazed doors minimise heat loss as well as noise levels, as well as providing enhanced insulation materials that maximise energy efficiency. On top is the latest induction technology which gives you the ultimate power and almost instant control.

 

Rangecookers Select 70df2

The Rangecookers Select 70df2 is a nicely priced 70cm dual fuel range cooker offering the same quality, style and value as any larger range cooker. This range offers a five-burner gas hob, which includes a powerful central triple-ring wok burner and features two ovens – a 53 litre programmable main oven and a 35-litre conventional top oven with variable electric grill.

 

Falcon 900S Single Cavity Induction

The Energy Saving Panel used on the Rangemaster Professional Plus model is also included as part of the Falcon 900S Single Cavity Induction model. This 900S single model is an innovative and flexible alternative to the larger models, whilst still offering a capacious 108 litres of cooking space when you need it. The Energy Saving Panel allows you to split the cavity in half, keep the left side dormant (with enough transferred warmth for plate-warming) and allowing you to use the right-hand side for more efficient everyday cooking.

 

To find out more about any of the cookers featured or you have any questions, visit our website here or call our team on 01244 402 975.