5 tips to save on your power bill

As more Kiwis feel the pinch of rising costs, finding ways to save money in the home can help us feel in control and reduce stress. Saving money can be simple, let's start with that monthly power bill. Here are our top 5 tips for lowering your power bill.

1. Invest in energy-efficient appliances

Energy-efficient appliances use the least amount of energy possible to perform the same tasks compared to non-enegy- efficient appliances.

If you have an ancient fridge sitting in your kitchen that you brought with you from your flatting days, it may be worth considering investing in a new fridge that has a good energy rating.

Older appliances are more likely to use more energy and thus hike your electricity bill.

While energy-efficient appliances may come with the initial price tag, they are an incredible investment that will save you money on power month to month by using less energy.

Jump on priceme.co.nz to compare the energy ratings on washing machines, fridge freezers and other appliances. You can even compare the prices of multiple stores to ensure you get the best deal! 2. Clean your air con

It’s important to clean the filter in your air conditioner and heat pump regularly. A clean filter means that air can flow through freely. If a filter is blocked by dust and debris, the unit will have to work harder to warm or cool your room. That means more energy being used, more money being spent.

3. Choose LED bulbs

Compared to regular incandescent bulbs, LED bulbs can save a ton of electricity, and still keep your home shining as brightly as ever. Switch the ones you use most often in your home and when other regular bulbs run out, swap those for LEDs.

4. Turn off applicances and devices if you go away

When you leave your devices and appliances powered on at the wall, they will be in what is called “standby mode”. This means that your device, such as a TV, is still using small amounts of power so that it’s ready to be switched on at any time.

But this small, sneaky amount of power consumption can add up over time. No wonder it’s also called vampire power! If you go on holiday, switch appliances and devices OFF at the wall.

5. Compare your power bill

One of the quickest ways to save money on your power bill is to check if you're on the right plan and provider for your household. Powercompare.co.nz makes it easy to compare different power plans and providers side-by-side. Find a better power plan for your household, don't spend more if you don't need to.

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