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Commercial Steam Cookers for Consumers

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Steam Cooker

Steam cookers, also known as “compartment steamers”, that have earned the ENERGY STAR are up to 50 percent more energy efficient than standard models.

Earning the ENERGY STAR

ENERGY STAR qualified steam cookers include both electric and gas models. Steam cookers that earn the ENERGY STAR must meet a minimum cooking efficiency* of 50 percent (electric) and 38 percent (gas) while also meeting maximum idle energy rates. Idle energy rates are given for 3-, 4-, 5-, and 6-pan sizes.

Energy efficient steam cookers that have earned the ENERGY STAR offer shorter cook times, higher production rates, and reduced heat loss due to better insulation and more efficient steam delivery system.

Where can I get one?

For a list of ENERGY STAR partners that sell ENERGY STAR qualified equipment, see Where to Buy.

What can ENERGY STAR qualified steam cookers save me?

Each ENERGY STAR qualified electric steam cooker can save businesses 4,930 kWh annually, or an average of $510/year on utility bills. Each ENERGY STAR qualified gas steam cooker can save 33 MBtu annually, or an average of $510/year on utility bills.

In addition to saving energy, ENERGY STAR qualified steam cookers also save water — 90 percent or more when compared with standard steam cooker models (using on average 3 gallons of water per hour for ENERGY STAR qualified steam cookers versus 40 gallons of water per hour for standard models). Saving water helps protect our nation’s water supplies.

*Under heavy-load conditions