The oven is one of the appliances that consumes a lot of energy. That is why perhaps we often give up preparing some dishes in the oven. With the increase in electricity and gas prices, indulging in some good baked dishes is practically becoming a luxury for a few, because they try to avoid waste and save on everything.
But as with other appliances such as the washing machine, we also have specific times so that the oven can be used without the bill starving.
In this article we will see when and how to best use our oven.
There are 2 important factors to consider: timing and the correct button to press. Turning on the oven at certain times only leads to higher consumption, but pressing the wrong button can also waste electricity.
When to use the oven to save on bills
As with the washing machine, it is the perfect time to run the oven without wasting excessive electricity, and therefore getting an unpleasant surprise on the bill.
According to experts, the best hours to save money with the oven on are between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. This band would be called F3. And it is preceded by:
- F1 time zone: which extends from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Band F2: which operates from 7:00 to 8:00 and from 19:00 to 22:00.
The right buttons to save on bills
Nowadays, every home oven has a certain button that we can use to allow us to save on the bill. It is very common and frequently used: the timer. Thanks to this clock we can avoid energy waste and unpleasant surprises on the bill.
Another button that helps with this is the “ventilation” button, because it helps avoid cooking times that are too long. However, this button is not present on all home ovens, but only on modern ones.
Another trick to save on your bill when the oven is running is to simply turn off the appliance five minutes before the end of cooking. In fact, the high temperature in the oven will be enough to complete everything.
You will see that with these simple tips and tricks you too will be able to save on bills and cook your favorite dishes in the oven without regrets.