Toaster ovens for energy savings

The word toaster oven brings to mind that old (and often overly large) contraption sitting on grandma’s counter – or is that just me? In any case, the toaster ovens of today are not like the toaster ovens of the past and they can be an excellent way to save energy in the kitchen.

Toaster Oven Broiler with Convection from Cuisinart

The newest lines of toaster ovens emerging from various companies are sleeker, better looking, and harder working than machines of the past. Toaster ovens now come in loads of size choices from sizes that fit cupcakes to items that are much larger, like an entire pizza. New models have all kinds of setting options and are a green choice to boot.

What makes toaster ovens a green choice…

• They use less energy overall than a large over.
• They use energy in a smarter way due to the space saving issue – i.e it’s silly to place a small baking dish into an entire oven, heat it, then cook. A toaster oven is a smarter choice.
• They have a shorter preheating period.
• They keep your home cooler in the summer because they’re smaller and emitting less heat overall.

Note an energy saving microwave can also be a green alternative to a toaster oven but it’s not necessary to have both. If you’re debating which you need – i.e. an energy saving microwave or a toaster oven check out Treehugger’s guide about which appliance is the better and greener choice for your needs.