Winter Energy Hacks

By On The Move

The days are getting shorter and the leaves are falling, which means only one thing – winter is nearly upon us. With increased use of heating and lighting also comes the concern about high winter energy bills.

On The Move has some practical tips you can use throughout the colder months to keep those bills down. These tips are easy to incorporate in your everyday life, and implementing even just a few of them throughout winter could make a difference on your energy bill.

TIMING IS EVERYTHING

Sometimes an hour makes all the difference. If you already have your heating on a timer, switching it off an hour earlier will reduce your usage. If your home is well insulated the heat should still be retained.

MOVING THIS WINTER? RUG UP!

When you step into your new property for the first time, resist the urge to crank up the heating immediately. Moving day is a most energy inefficient day, with doors getting left open to for movers, deliveries etc. and it will just never be warm enough. A better idea is to layer on jackets and a beanie - just until the last box is in the house and the last visitor is gone. Then you can turn on the heating and enjoy your new home!

ENERGY CULPRITS

We are all familiar with how much energy our large appliances use, but what about the others? A digital photo frame that is permanently connected to power, or the gaming consoles on standby power – does your wifi router need to be on when you are out? Everything adds up and in winter, when we know our energy bills will be high, it helps to be just that little bit more diligent.

HOT WATER BOTTLES

It may seem terribly old fashioned and perhaps it reminds you of your Nanna, but sometimes, the classic ideas still work. Fill a hot water bottle and place it in your bed early in the evening. By the time you're ready to get in everything will be toasty and warm.


ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTOR

On the Move is Australia's leading service connections specialist providing a one-stop service for electricity, gas, phone, internet, pay TV and insurance. Since 2004 On The Move has partnered with Real Estate agencies and other organisations to give their customers a convenient and seamless move-in, lights-on experience. https://www.onthemove.com.au/