Appliance Energy Saving Tips for Australian Homes: Reduce Your Bills
With energy costs rising across Australia, smart appliance use can make a real difference to your household bills. Here are the best energy saving tips for the appliances you use every day.
Fridge Energy Saving Tips
- Set the right temperature: Keep your fridge between 3–5°C and your freezer at -18°C. Every degree colder costs more energy.
- Keep it full: A full fridge retains cold better than an empty one. Use water bottles to fill gaps.
- Check door seals: A leaky seal means your fridge works harder. Test by closing the door on a piece of paper — if it slides out easily, replace the seal.
- Keep it away from heat: Don't place your fridge next to the oven or in direct sunlight.
- Defrost regularly: Frost buildup makes your fridge less efficient. Manual defrost freezers should be defrosted when frost reaches 6mm.
Washing Machine Energy Saving Tips
- Wash in cold water: Heating water accounts for up to 90% of a washing machine's energy use. Cold wash works well for most loads.
- Always run full loads: A full machine uses the same water and energy as a half load.
- Use the economy or eco cycle: These cycles use less energy and water.
- Use the delay start: Run loads overnight on off-peak electricity tariffs if your plan has them.
Dryer Energy Saving Tips
- Clean the lint filter every load: A clogged filter makes your dryer work harder and use more energy.
- Spin clothes on high speed first: More water removed in the washing machine means less drying time.
- Dry similar fabrics together: Light items dry faster than heavy ones. Mixing them wastes energy.
- Don't over-dry: Use the auto-sense function if available.
General Tips
- Use appliances during off-peak hours if you have a time-of-use energy plan.
- Turn appliances off at the wall when not in use — standby power adds up.
- When replacing appliances, choose a higher energy star rating.
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