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Of all the rooms in your house, your kitchen likely uses the most energy. After all, most kitchens have more appliances than any other space and have some use nearly every day. If you’re considering updating your kitchen design to improve its energy efficiency, here are a few tactics to consider.

3 Options for Increasing Your Kitchen’s Energy Efficiency

1. Choose Smart Appliances

Smart appliances, and especially those that are ENERGY STAR® certified, come with features to help prevent energy waste. For instance, smart refrigerators alert you when the door is left open or allow you to peek inside at its contents without opening the door and using energy. You can schedule smart dishwashers to run when your energy rates are lowest to help you save.

2. Upgrade Your Lighting

kitchen designIf you have outdated, incandescent lighting, one of the simplest ways to improve your kitchen’s energy efficiency is to upgrade your bulbs. While it’s a bit more expensive, LED lighting uses 75% less energy than traditional bulbs and will last 25 times longer. LED bulbs are also well-suited for directional lights, such as track lighting and under-cabinet illumination. Therefore, you might consider enhancing your kitchen design to add visibility to crucial areas, such as meal prep and dishwashing stations, by installing new light fixtures.

3. Low-Flow Faucet

Minimizing water waste is another way you can incorporate energy savings into your kitchen design. Modern faucets are available with features such as adjustable flow rates and hands-free sensors, which help prevent you from using more water than necessary. WaterSense® labeled sinks can reduce water flow by 30% or more, and you can retrofit many for existing plumbing.

 

If you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen design for energy efficiency, functionality, aesthetics, or all of these reasons, turn to Ohio Kitchen Bath & Basement. Serving Stark County, OH, this home renovation team specializes in interior transformations that meet each homeowner’s unique vision and needs. They can perform floor-to-ceiling kitchen makeovers, counter updates, cabinets, appliances, fixtures, and flooring to suit your goals. Learn more about their full range of services online or call (330) 224-8428 to discuss your remodeling ideas today.

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