Viking appliances are built for performance, but they can also be energy-efficient with the right maintenance. Find out how to reduce your utility bills.
Understanding Viking Energy Use
Viking appliances are performance machines. A professional range can use significantly more gas than a standard residential model. But here is the good news: a well-maintained Viking appliance runs more efficiently, meaning you get the same great performance while using less energy.
Your Refrigerator is the Biggest Energy User
Your Viking refrigerator runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It is your kitchen's biggest energy consumer. Dirty condenser coils can increase energy use by up to 25 percent. Worn door gaskets let cold air escape, making the compressor work overtime. Regular maintenance on these two items alone can save you $50 to $150 per year.
Oven and Range Efficiency Tips
Preheating your oven for longer than necessary wastes energy. Most Viking ovens reach temperature in 10 to 15 minutes. Use the right size burner for your pot as a small pot on a large burner wastes heat. And keep that oven door closed during cooking. Every time you open it, the temperature drops 25 to 50 degrees.
Dishwasher Smart Habits
Run your Viking dishwasher only when it is full. Use the appropriate cycle for the load. The heavy cycle uses more water and energy, so save it for truly dirty dishes. The air-dry setting uses significantly less energy than heated dry.
The Impact of Professional Maintenance
A professional tune-up can identify issues that are silently costing you money. A gas burner that is not burning efficiently, a refrigerator compressor that is working too hard, or an oven that is running 20 degrees hot all waste energy. Regular professional maintenance typically pays for itself in energy savings within the first year.
Simple Changes, Real Savings
Small habits add up. Match your cookware to your burner size. Keep your refrigerator between 37 and 40 degrees and your freezer at zero. Clean your range hood filters monthly. These simple changes can reduce your kitchen energy costs by 10 to 20 percent without any sacrifice in cooking quality.
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