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Energy saving tips to get summer ready

1 December 2023 | Energy efficiency

Here's a thought.

What if you could save hundreds of dollars or more a year by changing the way you use energy?

 

Did you know the air-con accounts for up to 40% of the energy costs in the average home?

Keep your energy costs down, without sacrificing comfort

Put your fans on first to push the hot air out

The air flow created by a fan can feel like the equivalent of reducing your temperature by around 3°C but fans use less energy and are cheaper to run.

Then, turn your air-con on a little earlier in the day

Don't forget to close any rooms you aren't using so you don't cool them unnecessarily.

Set the air-con no lower than 21 to 24°C (depending on where you live)

Each degree lower (in summer) or higher (in winter) can increase your power bill by 10%.

Clean the air-con filter & you could save about $300 a year

Keeping your appliances in good working condition (like cleaning or changing filters) helps them to run more efficiently.

Keen to learn more?

Small changes to how you use energy around your home - combined with how you manage and maintain your appliances - can make a big difference to your power bill.

Learn how to reduce energy waste and get the most out of the energy you’re using, without sacrificing comfort.
More energy saving tips

*Savings and figures should be used as a guide only. Always consider the energy star rating when purchasing new appliances. For more information, visit the WA Government household and business energy tips, www.energyrating.gov.au and  www.yourhome.gov.au/energy.

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