Whether you want to save a bit of money or some energy, it’s nice to know how much money your appliances are costing you to run. Especially in these times of rising energy costs. Changing energy providers can be a great way of saving money, of course. However, doing that alone won’t help you save […]
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Induction hobs are relatively expensive to buy, but are they expensive to run? These are hobs are known for being energy efficient, so you might assume that they would be very cheap to run. However, the answer isn’t so simple when you compare them to other cooking methods such as gas. In this article, we’ll
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Mini ovens are cheaper to run than standard ovens, but they don’t offer as much cooking space so if you need to cook a lot of food a full-size oven might be more economical. The average electric oven has a power rating of around 3 kW on full power, while the average mini oven has
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When you’re buying a new oven, it is always worth exploring your options. Choosing the right oven for your needs usually comes down to fuel type, capacity, and initial cost. Running costs, however, are also worth considering. While oven running costs are unlikely to break the bank, the cost of running certain types of ovens
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The most energy efficient hob type is an induction hob. The power usage of different hob ring types is very similar: Average induction hob ring power usage (per hour): 1.95 kW Average gas hob ring power usage (per hour): 1.95 kW Average ceramic hob ring power usage (per hour): 1.65 kW However, because induction heats
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A lot of cooker hoods produce a noise that makes it sound like there’s a jumbo jet in your kitchen. This is hardly ideal when you want to have a quiet evening! We put up with this noise because it’s better than letting the smell of fried mackerel make our home uninhabitable. Cooker hoods are
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If you’re reading this cookware article, you may have heard some horror stories about non-stick frying pans. Non-stick coatings on cookware can contain harmful chemicals that can release toxins during cooking. These chemicals are usually only released during high-temperature cooking, for example, if you transfer your frying pan to the oven. If the oven is
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Ceramic frying pans are a popular choice thanks to their non-stick properties, which make them easy to use and easy to clean. A good ceramic pan is considered an essential tool in the kitchen by many. But which is the best to buy right now in the UK? We’ll explore some of the most popular
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Today we’re looking at cast iron skillets. Cast iron cookware has been in our kitchens ever since before we had kitchen, well, since about 680 AD… or thereabouts. A cast iron skillet can be an incredible tool for your kitchen as long as you buy the right skillet and care for it correctly. As cast
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We love a wok. If you enjoy cooking Chinese food and you haven’t yet got a wok, you are really missing out. Having a wok makes stir-fries so easy and quick. However, as we’ll get to in a bit, a wok has so many more uses than just stir-fries. We’ve got a great list of
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