Tips to Help You Save Electricity in Winter

Jul 14, 2009 - Eric Smyth

Australians are becoming more concerned about the cost of heating as the temperature has dropped considerably.

A survey that was recently conducted showed that 50 percent of us worry that we won't be able to pay our electricity and gas bills this winter.

Here are 12 tips to save on your energy bill:

  1. Check to see that your house is sealed and insulated. Replace weather strips on doors and windows if necessary.
  2. Solarise your existing water system.
  3. Open curtains during the day to let sunlight into your home and keep window and curtains closed when trying to keep the heat in.
  4. Use cold water when doing your washing and use low flow showerheads. Repair leaking taps.
  5. Set the thermostat on your heater between 18-21 degrees and only turn on the heating when people are at home.
  6. Turn off the heating when going to bed and use an extra blanket instead of an electric blanket.
  7. When going on holiday turn your hot water heater off.
  8. Switch off your appliances when they are not in use. Turn them off at the wall.
  9. Make sure hat the door seal on the fridge is working properly.
  10. Use the dishwasher only when fully loaded.
  11. Turn off lights when not in a room.
  12. Make sure that the reflectors are clean and free of dust on your heaters.
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misko

I have a gas hot water tank for 2 people and I use the hot water mainly for 2 showers a day and the occasional use of hot water for washing dishes in winter time. I would like to cut down the expenses on the bill if I can.
Will an instantaneous gas how water system be more economical than having a tank heated up all the time? Please advise. Thank you.

Friday, September 3, 2010 - 17:15

Christina

I have just received my power bill, billed from the 11.6.2020 to 7.9.2010. it has doubled the only thing i can pin it down to would be the new electric blanckets that I run for 20 minutes a day would this double my bill. Please advise. Thank you.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 16:45

Consultoria RH

Este blog é uma representação exata de competências. Eu gosto da sua recomendação. Um grande conceito que reflete os pensamentos do escritor. Consultoria RH

Friday, January 27, 2012 - 00:21

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