Energy saving tips
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Energy Savings Tips

There are lots of things you can do to make the most of your electricity and keep your power bill down.


Appliances

  • Drying clothes outside saves $1 a load
  • Turning off your second fridge can save $200 a year
  • Switching off unused appliances at the wall can save $100 per year. Appliances that use standby power can account for 7 per cent of your power bill.
  • Replace your four most used light bulbs with energy efficient ones such as LED bulbs. Each bulb can save you $20 a year.
  • Only use heated towel rails when needed, or put them on a timer
  • Defrost your freezer – it will run more efficiently
  • Check your fridge door seals and replace them if they look worn or there are gaps


Home insulation

  • Rather than cranking up your heatpump to maximum to warm a room, setting it at 20 degrees can use 50% less power.
  • Use a thermostat and timer on heaters.
  • Use draught stopping tape or door snakes along the bottom of doors.
  • Close doors and draw curtains at dusk to keep the day's heat in.
  • Only have heat pumps and gas fires turned on when you're home and using the room.


Using hot water

  • Cutting 5 mins off shower times can save $450 a year for a family of four
  • Washing clothes in cold water can save $80 per year


For further tips go to the EnergyMate website https://tips.energymate.nz/


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