Refurb & Restore Issue 34 2023 | Page 34

HOW THE KITCHEN TAP INDUSTRY CAN HELP THE COST OF LIVING CRISIS

With energy bills rising and the cost of living eating into household budgets , finding ways to minimise expenditure is a priority
Average energy usage in homes The average family home uses around a fifth of its energy heating water . For those in flats , the percentage is higher .
It ’ s not just the hot water coming from the tap either – putting the kettle on at regular intervals uses bursts of power to heat your water . Surprisingly , around two-thirds of people overfill a kettle during use , meaning there ’ s tons of wasted energy .
So , what is the solution ? The kitchen tap industry has developed several solutions to make taps more energy efficient . One of the most popular options in homes in the current market is a boiling water tap .
If you use the kettle numerous times a day , this constant on-and-off usage while boiling too much water wastes energy and costs more in the long term .
While most people choose these taps primarily for convenience , there are a number of benefits , including energy savings .
Manufacturers have designed boiling water taps ( or as they are otherwise known , 3-in-1 or 4-in-1 taps ) to be more efficient than your average kitchen faucet . They are made to instantly boil water without needing to wait for a kettle . Plus , you don ’ t need to wait several minutes for a pan of water to boil on the hob .
Not only does this save on electricity or gas to heat the water , households only use the volume of water needed . So , less is wasted .
How do boiling water taps help the cost of living crisis ?
If you use the kettle numerous times a day , this constant on-andoff usage while boiling too much water wastes energy and costs more in the long term .
Switching to a 3-in-1 or 4-in-1 tap reduces this . While there is the initial investment of installing this system , the overriding benefit of reducing costs can outweigh the price .
There are numerous other uses for a boiling water tap , such as sterilising , cleaning cookware and making soups . So it ’ s a versatile addition to the home and can prove a handy investment while helping reduce home-running costs .
For more information on Reginox contact the company on tel : 01260 280033 or email sales @ reginox . co . uk . Alternatively visit www . reginox . co . uk
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