As winter temperatures drop, your electricity bill increases. This is because the family needs more hot water, heaters are switched on, long-cooking stews become a favourite and lights are switched on earlier.

But there are many steps you can take to mitigate the costs.

1. ISOLATE DRAFTS

Start by checking the weather stripping and seals around your doors.

 2. CHECK THE FIREPLACE

A fire inside the fireplace is a fantastic way to warm up a home in winter, but it’s also a perfect way in for cold air when not in use. Consider blocking it off when not in use, or sealing it off completely if you never plan to use it.

3. OPEN THE CURTAINS AND LET THE SUN IT

During the day – let as much sun into the house as you can. The greenhouse effect heats up the home interior and structure to keep the heat longer into the evening. save electricity this winter save electricity this winter

4. DRAW THE CURTAINS AT NIGHT

But the same wonderful windows that let the sunlight in, also lose heat at a greater pace than the surrounding structure. Place your open palm against the glass to feel the difference between a glass pane and the wall next to it. So draw your curtains at night to conserve heat.

5. STAY WARM WITH CLOTHES AND BLANKETS

And if you really want to save a buck, wear an extra sweater and use an extra blanket on your bed. And enjoy loads of hot drinks.

6. AFTER USING THE OVEN, LEAVE THE DOOR AJAR

Once that lovely roast is done – why not let the heat go to work warming up the house? So once dinner is done, leave the door cracked open and allow that extra heat to warm up your kitchen. 

7. KEEP UNOCCUPIED ROOMS CLOSED AND LIGHTS OFF

Only heat the room you are spending your time in and keep doors of unoccupied rooms closed. Switch lights off when leaving a room, even if just for a while.

8. SWITCH OFF APPLIANCES WHEN NOT IN USE

Any beeping red light means the appliance is drawing electricity. To save on your electricity bill, switch off any appliances when not in use.

9. CONSIDER INSTALLING A SOLAR WATER GEYSER. 

Water heating accounts for up to half of your monthly energy costs. Solar energy can assist you to reduce this cost substantially, particularly in winter when we still have enough sunny days to have an impact.

10. THINK PINK

A good idea might be to install ceiling insulation. This will significantly improve the temperature of your home, in winter as well as in summer. Most of the heat in your home is lost through the ceiling and roof, so it makes sense to stop it.

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