The average Australian house spends $1,645 on electricity a year. As much as 40% of this is on keeping the house cool in the summer. That means you’re spending up to $600 on air conditioning and fans to help you stay cool in the hottest parts of the year.
Once you realize that you’ll want to know how to reduce that cost. The good news is that it’s possible and easier than you may think.
Get Your Unit Checked
The first thing you should do to save money is to speak to this specialist in industrial air conditioning and get your unit serviced. This will help it to work more efficiently, reducing electricity usage. It will also alert you to any issues and help you prepare for them. In addition, having it serviced means you’ll have an advance warning regarding when to replace the unit and be able to budget accordingly.
It’s easy to book a check-up and then see what the specialist has to say. Remember, you should get your air-con unit serviced every year.
Higher Your Thermostat
One of the simplest ways to save energy and reduce the cost of cooling your home is to look at your thermostat setting and increase it by a degree or two. In most cases, you won’t notice the difference in temperature inside your home but you will notice the reduction in your energy bill.
Insulate Your Home
Another way to reduce the cost of your air conditioner is to improve the insulation in your home. The better your home is insulated the easier it is to retain the cold air you’re pumping into the home.
While adding insulation can cost a few dollars, it is an all-year-round investment. It won’t just keep your house cooler in the summer, it will help it to retain warmth in the winter and reduce your heating bill. That’s a double win.
Use It Less
Another way to reduce the cost of staying cool this summer is to simply reduce your reliance on the air conditioning. That means, turning it on later in the year and turning it off earlier. Fewer days with the air conditioning running means a saving on the bill.
Equally, you can look at when your unit is on and if it needs to be on. For example, there is no point in having the unit on when everyone is out. Instead, add it to a smart system and turn it on just before you come home.
It will still give you a cool house to stay in but you won’t be unnecessarily cooling your home and spending money on energy.
Check Your Electricity Account
This is something you should do periodically anyway. Check the price of your electricity and what other offers are available. You may be able to save several cents per unit when switching electricity suppliers. That can save a significant amount over the course of a year.
