6 Electricity Bill Savers

Many of us may not realise, but some of the key ways to save on your electricity bill start from your house’s design and layout.

1 Quality insulation

In Australia we have such highs and lows in our climate - we’re frequently switching from heating to cooling and back again. This can be a costly expense if either are constantly running! Simple things like have a well insulated house can hold the perfect temperature in your house a lot more effectively during winter.

2 House size and where is faces

Size and orientation are also huge factors to consider when purchasing a house or looking for a rental. If your house lets in the harsh daylight sun through windows and openings, this will see you constantly pressing that dial on the air conditioner. Same goes for double story houses that have less tree coverage to protect it from absorbing the the sun on those hot summer days.

3 Household appliances

A simple, but very effective way to reduce those high electricity bills is to choose appropriate appliances. Don’t just look at the price or the technical specifications! Most, if not all appliances will have an energy star rating. The cheapest fridge or washing machine might seem like the best option for your wallet right now but the on-going costs of running that particular appliance will far out weigh your initial saving. Look for appliances with an energy star rating above 4. I promise it’ll be worth it in the long run!

Lastly a few other small, everyday habits that can shave dollars off your bill and keep your home running efficiently over time are:

4 Turning lights off at the switch when not in use.
5 Turn off spare appliances when not in use.
6 Consider using the good old clothes line instead of the dryer.

If you are experiencing unusually high electricity bills feel free to contact us at Elevate Electrical and data, we can perform an Electrical Health Report on your electrical installation to help you get those bills down!