Despite an increasing number of solar panels and wind farms appearing, energy prices appear to continue to rise. Of course, there are other influences, such as the Russia-Ukraine war. While some of these increases are understandable, wage increases are not always enough to cover the additional bills faced by households.
In short, you need to find a way to lower your energy bill. Fortunately, the following tips will help.
Get Your Electrics Checked
It costs to get a qualified Sydney electrician to check your electrical systems. However, they can check your wiring and appliances and tell you if your house is suffering from electrical leakage. This is when electricity continues to flow into or through an appliance when it shouldn’t. The flow is usually low but it can still amount to a sizeable amount of energy. Eliminating the leakage will help to reduce your energy bill.
Replace Appliances
If your electrical appliances are old and heading toward retirement it’s time to consider replacing them with energy-efficient modern ones. These use significantly less energy and can save you a small fortune on your energy bill. Of course, you will need to pay out to buy the appliances and you’ll have to factor this in before making a decision.
Turn Down Your Thermostat
If you have a central heating system you’ll have a thermostat somewhere. This controls the heat output of your system. While it is nice to feel warm, the truth is that turning it down by just one or two degrees probably won’t be noticeable.
But, this small dip in temperature means that you’ll save a significant amount on your energy bill.
The opposite is true in the summer with the air conditioning unit, turn the thermostat up slightly and enjoy the energy savings.
Switch Off Lights
Lights don’t use a huge amount of energy. But, if you leave them on all day every day it will make a surprisingly substantial difference.
If you’re not in a room get into the habit of turning off the lights, it will help.
Turn Off Appliances
Just as turning off lights will help, so will unplugging appliances. If you look around your home you’ll probably find a variety of appliances that are off but plugged in. That means they are in standby mode, waiting to be turned back on. Alongside this, the appliance may even have a clock.
Both of these things draw power and increase your energy bill. Unplug unused appliances and you’ll save money on your energy bill.
Go Solar
If you have money spare or can get a government grant you may be able to install solar panels on your roof. These will provide you with additional electricity you can use during the day. This prevents you drawing from the energy board. Alongside this, excess energy is sold to the electric board, reducing your monthly bill even further.
Adopting solar panels can save you money in the long term and you’re helping the environment today.
