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With the price of electricity soaring right around the nation, getting familiar with some easy energy saving tips has never been more valuable – or important.
If you’re feeling the pinch of the rising cost of living, you’re not alone. In fact, a recent survey conducted by NAB showed that one in three Australians are currently reporting “high” levels of financial stress. Although three quarters of respondents said that they are trying to save, they cited being challenged by rising costs linked to debt, repayments, bills, and everyday spending.
With skyrocketing electricity prices identified as one of the greatest increases to the cost of living for the average Australian, getting familiar with some energy saving tools is one way to minimise the price of your power bill – so what are your options?
If you’ve often thought that your power bill might be more expensive than it used to be, you’re not imagining things. Although utility residential electricity prices have risen steadily in the last decade, things have really gone into overdrive in the last six months with how much Australians pay for their power.
Thankfully, taking charge with how much you spend on electricity is well within your power if you know where to start with energy saving. While some may require a small investment, others are as easy as making a few small changes.
Wash Clothes With Care – While most of us know to avoid using the dryer, did you know that you can save around $115 per year by simply washing your clothes in cold water? The way we wash both our apparel and ourselves can be easily adapted when it comes to energy saving tips, considering that a whopping 86% of Australians take showers longer than five minutes.
Appliance Maintenance – The fridge, washing machine and air conditioner are the biggest power suckers in the world of appliances, so make sure that you service yours regularly. This can translate to replacing any parts, checking that all cables are in working order, and generally making sure that these machines are performing at their best.
Invest In Insulation – The best way to keep your home at a comfortable temperature is to invest in insulation for your ceiling, floors and walls. Along with reducing your power bills year round, insulation helps a home to stay warm in winter and cool in summer, without relying so much on your air conditioner or heating system.
Upgrade Shower Heads – Heating water in your home chews through a lot of electricity, and arguably much more than most homeowners realise. In fact, a busy hot water system can often equate to a quarter of your home’s power usage, so it’s worth considering a shower head upgrade if yours is quite dated – after all, less water equates to less heat.
Seal The Air Gaps – One of the most affordable energy saving tips out there is to turn your attention towards the little details of your home that are often overlooked, such as gaps or cracks for air to seep in from. By sealing cracks around window sills and skirting boards, you’ll help your air conditioner and heater hit the right temperatures sooner, and spend less on power.
Compare Providers – It’s worth remembering that it costs you nothing to see if there’s a better electricity deal elsewhere. Many states and territories offer free government comparison websites, with many incentives also available to pensioners and other demographics. Loyalty doesn’t pay, so shop around to see if you can get a better deal elsewhere.
If you’re on the hunt for a decent sparky to help illuminate your home or provide some advice with energy saving tips, finding a reputable and local electrician to bring your vision to life or fix an electrical issue can feel a bit like finding a needle in a haystack. Thankfully, the team at Shield Electrical offer a solution.
Here at Shield Electrical, we are a Brisbane based electrical contracting company, and pride ourselves on being shockingly good at watt we do. For us, friendly and reliable customer service isn’t just a nice add on – it’s how we do business. Don’t take our word for it though, just ask our clients.
Established in 2015, Shield Electrical is lighting the way when it comes to providing electrical work with world class customer service. With our headquarters based in the central suburban pocket of Coorparoo, our team of qualified industry professionals are readily available to deliver quality workmanship, fast quotes, and affordable pricing.
Whether you’re on the hunt for an electrician for domestic services, residential, commercial and industrial construction, security systems or even just further energy saving tips, get in touch with us at Shield today to source practical solutions that don’t break the bank.
