Gas saving tips

General advice

• Save up to $30 a year by fitting draught seals to the openings of external windows and doors to stop warm air escaping.
• Open curtains during the day to let in the sun and close them before it gets dark to keep heat in.
• Use well-fitted curtains or blinds to trap cold air near the window.
• Save up to $70 a year by installing underfloor insulation.
• Save up to $260 a year by installing ceiling insulation to stop heat from escaping.

Appliances

Heating

• Set your heater's thermostat between 18 and 20 degrees. Every degree higher can add 15% to your heating costs.
• If you've got your ducted heating on, use the zoning function and close doors in rooms you're not using.
• Clean your heater's filter regularly to help it run efficiently.
• Turn your heater off overnight or when you leave the house.
• Replace older heaters with energy efficient ones.

Dishwasher and washing machine

• Only run your dishwasher when it's full.
• Save around $40-$80 a year by using the 'cold water' setting on your washing machine.

Showers

• Save up to $160 a year by replacing old showerheads with energy efficient ones.
• Fix dripping taps, especially hot water taps.

Cooking

• When using a stovetop, keep lids on pots to reduce cooking time.
• Check that your oven door seal is in good condition and replace it if it’s damaged.