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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: The Numbers Do Not Lie

    The typical toaster oven uses about 1,200 to1,700 watts of energy, compared to a microwave, which uses only 750 to 1,100 watts. Also, toaster ovens require preheating and take longer to heat food, thereby increasing its energy use.

    On the Other: Usage is a Factor

    A toaster oven can be used less because its capacity is smaller than a microwave's, and if you have a big family, your microwave might be working round the clock and thereby using more energy. On the other hand, microwaves do not bake, broil or toast, so if that is the style of cooking you most frequently use, then the toaster oven will consume more energy.

    Bottom Line

    Microwave ovens definitely use less energy overall than toaster ovens, but because they offer a different type of cooking than the toaster oven, most people who are looking to have a green kitchen are using both. The actual savings between the two really depends on what kind of cooking you do, how large of quantities you generally cook with and the type of food used.

    Source:

    SierraClubGreenHome.com: Toasters and Toaster Ovens

    Microwave or Toaster Oven: Which is the Greener Kitchen Gadget?

    PassionateHomemaking.com: Microwave vs. Toaster Oven

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