How to Lower Your Electricity Bill in Queensland

Power prices are a real concern for most households. The good news is there are practical steps that add up to genuine savings, and some of them cost nothing.

Quick wins

• Switch to LED lighting. LEDs use around a fifth of the power of old halogens and last for years.
• Mind your air conditioning. Every degree cooler in summer adds to the bill. Around 24 to 25 degrees is comfortable and efficient, and ceiling fans let you set the aircon higher.
• Cut standby power. Devices left on standby quietly draw power all year.

Bigger moves

• Hot water. Water heating is a large part of most bills. A heat pump system uses far less power than old electric resistance units.
• Solar. A well-sized system offsets your daytime use, and pairing it with the right habits maximises the benefit.
• Tariffs. Running big loads like the dishwasher, pool pump and hot water on an off-peak or controlled tariff can save money.

Know where your power goes

It is hard to cut what you cannot see. Energy monitoring at the switchboard shows you exactly which circuits and appliances use the most, so you can target the real culprits. We can help with LED upgrades, hot water changeovers, solar, monitoring and tariff advice.

Talk to a licensed local electrician

DHG Electrical Services is a locally owned electrical business serving Moreton Bay and Brisbane. We hold Electrical Contractor Licence 90356, are members of Master Electricians Australia, and back every new install with our lifetime workmanship guarantee. For a free, no-pressure quote, call us on (07) 3205 1752 or request a quote online.

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