Energy Saving Tips

		General TipsUpgrade your air conditioning system. Replacing air conditioners that are more than 10 years old can save 20 to 40 per cent of your annual heating and cooling energy costs. That's nearly 700 kg of carbon pollution saved
Shut doors to close off rooms not in use
Keep the filters clean
An annual maintenance will keep your system running at peak efficiency
Summer TipsInstall ceiling insulation
Make sure your roof space is well ventilated - during summer your roof space can reach temperatures over 50C
Summer tips
Turn your air-conditioner on early during very hot days, rather than waiting until the room gets too hot
Close your blinds and curtains during the day to keep heat out
Add a boxed pelmet over existing curtains, and close the gaps at the bottom and sides of the curtains to help reduce the heat coming through the windows. Consider that external window shading is more efficient than internal curtains and blinds. Window tinting also works well
When you first enter a hot house, open doors and windows to flush out the hot air before switching on your air-conditioner
If practical, cool your home at night by opening your windows
Set the temperature as high as you feel comfortable, generally 24C or above
Each 1C decrease can add as much as 10% to your cooling costs
Winter TipsSet the temperature as low as you comfortably can, which is between 18-21C for most people - remembering each 1C increase can add up to 10% to your heating costs
Don't start your unit on a high temperature - it's more efficient to turn it on earlier at 21C and let it slowly warm the room
At night, close blinds or curtains to reduce heat loss
On sunny days, open your blinds and curtains to allow warm sunlight in, especially north-facing windows
Install draught-stoppers
Wear the right clothes so you don't have to set your temperature higher than needed - putting on a jumper costs far less than heating your home
If you have them, use ceiling fans at low speed or on winter setting to circulate warm air

		
Energy Saving Tips

General Tips

Summer Tips

Winter Tips

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