Did you feel a little shocked when you opened your latest electricity bill? Every time you get one it seems to be more expensive!
Fortunately, though the cost of electricity probably won’t be going down too much anytime soon, there are plenty of things you can do to reduce your power bill overall.
Check out these great ideas here from a top electrician in Adelaide!
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Turn Off Appliances You’re Not Using
The first thing is to get in the habit of turning everything off when you’re not using it. You might not realize how much electricity you’re wasting — and you’re paying for all of that.
TVs, computers, printers, WiFi routers, and even cell phone chargers are drawing small amounts of power even when they’re not being used. Turn off everything at the wall when you’re not using it to avoid this constant energy leakage.
A convenient way to do this is to use smart power boards to do it for you.
Turn Off/Down Heaters and AC Units
Space heating generally accounts for the largest chunk of your energy bill. Avoid using heaters and AC units when you’re not home as much as possible.
If you have a regular schedule, put your thermostat on a timer so these appliances will kick on just before you get home. If your schedule is more erratic, get a smart thermostat so you can make adjustments right from your smartphone.
Laundry Savings
It’s surprising how much money you can save in the laundry room. Wash your clothes in cold water to avoid using the energy needed to heat the water.
Plus, just hanging your clothes out on a clothesline instead of tossing them in the dryer once a week can save you about $79 a year.
Switch to LED Lighting
Though the lighting is only a small portion of your bill, energy-efficient LED lighting can save you money in more ways than one. LED bulbs not only use less electricity overall but also last longer, meaning you buy and go to the effort of replacing bulbs less frequently.
This one change can save you about 80% on your lighting costs.
Wondering about making the switch to all LED lighting? Call Precise Services in Adelaide for more information and installation help!
Install Low Flow Showerheads
Save money on both your water bill and energy bill with low-flow showerheads. A standard showerhead in Australia has a flow rate of about 20 litres per minute whereas a low flow one can cut that to about 10 litres per minute.
Imagine effortlessly cutting your shower water usage in half!
Plus you save on your energy bills because you don’t spend the extra energy heating that water.
Enjoy a Lower Energy Bill
No one loves spending extra money that they don’t have to. Enjoy savings on your energy bill by making a few small adjustments to your routine that have a big impact. Every little bit helps!