3 Ways Electric Cooking Equipment Can Benefit Your Bottom Line

Looking to upgrade your kitchen and boost your bottom line? Energy-efficient electric kitchen appliances can bring these benefits — and more.

The cooking equipment that sits in your commercial kitchen affects your business more than you may realize. After all, you know what they say: "A man is only as good as his tools."

The right appliances can change how efficiently your kitchen operates, the way your food tastes, how customers perceive your business and more. And if you want to improve across the board — and increase your net profit — electric cooking equipment may be the perfect fit for your kitchen.

1. Lower equipment costs

If your current equipment is nearing the end of its lifespan, updating may be the best option. And if you're looking to save some money upfront, electric models will be your best bet.

The upfront costs of electric and gas ranges depend on the included features, so there isn't a clear winner there. However, the low cost of electricity and lower lifetime maintenance costs add to the financial benefits over the 13 or more years the appliances can be used.

Our Food Service Program offers rebates up to $5,000 for new energy efficient cooking and cooking process equipment. For a complete list of qualifying equipment, please visit www.ladwp.com/foodservice to view the Food Service Program Qualified Product List.

Opt for ENERGY STAR®-certified electric cooking equipment. ENERGY STAR models are independently tested to use less energy than standard models while still providing the performance you expect.

2. Improved performance

Going electric will improve speed and safety across your kitchen.

Electric kitchen appliances don't take long to preheat and have a short recovery period. Plus, many electric appliances have smooth surfaces, which make them easier to clean.

Electric kitchen equipment typically requires less maintenance, so you'll experience less downtime. And, of course, no gas means no risk of onsite emissions of potential greenhouse gases and carcinogens.

3. Increased customer satisfaction

Once food leaves the kitchen, customers will see and taste the benefits of your efficient cooking equipment.

Electric ranges are incredibly versatile; the even, dry heat is perfect for meat, bread and other baked and boiled dishes. Precise temperature control and shorter cooking times mean you can get these delicious dishes out to customers in a fraction of the time.

Whether you opt for radiant or induction technology, you can tailor energy-efficient electric appliances to your business and its needs and enjoy the benefits for your bottom line.