Restaurant Appliances and Fixtures That Consume Electricity
Restaurant owners are always looking to save a buck without compromising on the quality of their establishment. It may seem like a myth but there are actual ways you can achieve this goal. Here are a few appliances that are bringing up your electricity bill and how you can deal with them without losing out on much (or anything at all):
Refrigerators
The refrigerators used in restaurants are different from the typical fridge within homes as they run at lower temperatures to maintain an insulated environment, keeping stock fresh for longer spans. Naturally, these consume a lot of electricity but you can bring down that power consumption to some extent by calibrating the temperatures and turning it up a few degrees.
It’ll make a big difference on a longer timeline without spoiling the goods within your refrigerator. Look into techniques to better storing your goods in the refrigerator for extra effect.
Heating Equipment
Similar to freezers and fridges, the equipment used to heat up and cook food also takes quite a hit on your electricity bill. The first thing you can do is cook for longer at lower temperatures rather than the other way around for the most cost-effective solutions. Using ovens rather than rotisseries and griddles over broilers is also highly recommended as both of the alternatives consume a lot less energy.
One trick that chefs often use is to leave out food to thaw on its own rather than microwave it. Using pots that keep in heat well is also recommended to not have to reheat food in case it cools down.
Lighting
While directly not related to food, restaurant owners will admit that keeping the lights on (literally) is often a major contributor to their expenses. An easy way to get around this is to use dimmers for lights. You can get away with this by setting up an ambiance that allows you to turn down the lights and create a mood.
A practical solution would be to use energy-efficient bulbs as they consume less power while providing the same or better luminance, just ask a licensed electrical contractor to hook you up with those. Turning the lights off whenever feasible is always a good idea.
Restaurant owners in San Diego can avail the services of White Horse Electric Inc. for all their electrical problems. We’ll look into your freezers, stoves and lights to help you keep them running optimally and efficiently. We also cater to residential, commercial, and industrial electric jobs.
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