10 Engery Saving Tips To Reduce Your Bills Forever
1. The different sized burners on your stove aren’t there for aesthetic appeal, they are intended to be used with different sized pots and pans. Always fit the size of the pan to the burner for maximum efficiency.
2. Toss the huge old water heater and install point of use heaters that instantly heat up only the water you need.
3. An extra blanket is just as good as an electric one and uses no energy.
4. Keep your lamps clean, as a thin layer of dust can cut down luminescence.
5. Find out what times of the day electrical energy is cheapest and use your appliances then. Use timers if necessary.
6. Don’t cook frozen foods and waste energy. Let them thaw in the fridge first.
7. Keep your overhead fan blades clean as the dust creates aerodynamic drag and uses up more energy.
8. Try a towel to dry your hair. Your hair will be softer and feel more natural than using a power-draining hair dryer.
9. Use task lighting. You don’t have to light up the whole kitchen if you’re just cutting vegetables.
10. Don’t ever use an open fireplace but replace with a wood burning stove. Not only will it save oodles on your heating bills, but you can actually cook on it!
The Australian Government is currently operating a $1000 free insulation rebate scheme, take advantage of this before it ends!