Six reasons Why your electricity bill is high

If you think your energy bills keep on increasing with time, you’re not going crazy at all.

According to data from the Australian Energy Information Administration (AEIA), the average Australian faces an electricity bill of at least $118 every month, and over $1,400 every year.

If you’re receiving high electricity bills, it might be because

 

 Misusing Lights and Ceiling Fans

You’ll end up paying more on your power bills if you don’t turn lights and fans off when not in use. Light is efficient when used directly to certain areas of a room, like couches, chairs, kitchen table area and several work spaces. Ceiling lights on entire room is less effective than separate lamps, which is used for providing the light you need.  

Device-Charging Frenzy

If you love new technology and gadgets, then you must be having these gadgets plugged in always for charging and using energy from home - and this ends up paying higher energy bills for you.  

You Keep Too Many Devices on Standby Mode

When you turn off your PC, DVR, PlayStation or other devices, they usually go into standby mode when they’re plugged in, do Power Off your device to save more.

Your devices aren’t asleep during standby. They’re regularly performing updates, downloads, and working more while you’re not using them.

You’re Not Using Your Appliances Efficiently

Just like your vacuum works overtime when it’s clogged with dirt and dust, your appliances have to work harder when they’re not maintained well.

 Following these best practices for running your appliances without running up your bill:

·          Always change your AC air filters

·          Clean your fridge’s condenser coils

·          Always wash/dry a full load of clothes

·          Install a dimmer switch on your lights

·          Keep your fridge and freezer full, but not crowded

·          Always clean the lint trap in your dryer

Your Electricity Rate Fluctuates by the Hour — and You’re Consuming at the Wrong Times

Peak hours of energy consumption are in the morning and evening. This is when the providers are on high demand.

So, in order to lower your bill, try using the appliances at non-peak hours.

6. Weather has been Extreme in Your Area

As we cannot control weather, the best way is to set or program the thermostat and safeguard it against the energy consumption spikes.

Increase the thermostat by 1° only in the summer and save 3% on electricity prices. Whereas decreasing it by only 1° in the winters can give you savings of an average 5%.

Visit Econnex to know more about saving on energy bills