Tips for Buying New Cooking Equipment
In the case of new appliances, it pays to look beyond the sticker price. Make an energy-smart purchase by thinking in terms of life-cycle costs, which include purchase price, annual energy costs, and other long-term costs associated with the equipment. Thinking in the long term can really pay off. In the case of ENERGY STAR qualified professional cookware connectionless steamers, for example, the water and energy savings over a conventional boiler-based steamer could add up to several thousand dollars in just one year! Multiply those annual savings by the entire life of the appliance, and the financial benefits of energy efficiency become truly striking. If you’re in the market for new restaurant equipment and chain restaurant supplies, consider the following general tips for minimizing life-cycle costs:
-Always ask equipment manufacturers and dealers for energy use information.
-Check online for efficiency information on specific manufacturers and models. The website of WASSERSTROM is a great place to start.
-Ask dealers about maintenance. In some cases, energy-efficient equipment may require less upkeep than standard-efficiency equipment.
-Buy ENERGY STAR qualified appliances whenever possible.
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