Energy savings

Cooling

• Use your ceiling fans instead of your aircon.
• Set your aircons to between 24°C to 27°C and use your ceiling fans at the same time. 
• Keep your filters clean so your aircon works efficiently. 
• Service your aircons regularly. 
• Run your aircon on a timer to reduce how often it is used. 
• Turn it off when you go out
• Only cool the rooms you’re in and shut the doors of the rooms you’re not using. 
• To increase your protection against the outside heat, invest in white-backed blackout curtains for your largest windows. 

Heating

• Set your heater to between 18°C and 20°C – every degree can save up to 10% on your energy use.
• Dress for the weather. 
• Use a hot water bottle instead of the electric blanket.
• Only heat the room you are using. 
• If you’re investing in a heater, choose a reverse-cycle aircon with heating and cooling capacity rather than small, stand-alone heaters. These small heaters are inefficient and a big energy drain.

Fridges/Freezers 

• Get rid of your rarely used second fridge. 
• Make sure your fridge and freezer door seals are in good condition. 
• Keep the condenser clean to help the air flow. 
• Keep your fridge out of the sun.
• Leave some space around the back of your fridge or freezer for air to circulate.

Dryers

• The dryer is one of the most energy-hungry appliances in your home. 
• Hanging your clothes on the washing line or on a frame under a ceiling fan, could save you on your electricity bill. 
• Don’t overload your dryer as it will need more energy to dry your clothes. 
• lean the lint filter after use. 
• Set your dryer to ‘warm’ rather than ‘hot’. 

Washing machines 

• Wash your clothes on cold. 
• Use an economical or shorter cycle. 
• Always wash a full load. 

Dishwasher 

• Use a cold water connection. 
• Let the dishes air dry instead of opting for the dry cycle. 
• Use the economy cycle. 
• Make sure it’s full before it runs. 

• Don’t overlook the contribution your pool makes to your electricity bill. 
• Reduce pool pump running time, a few less hours a day could save you up to $350 a year. 
• Check in with your local pool shop to find out what is the most efficient running time for your pool. 
• Purchase a pump with a high energy star rating. 
• Clean the skimmer box and filters regularly. 

• Replace high bay or fluorescent lights with LEDs. 
• Remove unnecessary light fittings in your home. 
• Use sensors and timers, especially for your outdoor lights. 

• Set your hot water system thermostat between 60°C to 65°C.
• Try turning your hot water system off in summer.