{"id":21397,"date":"2024-06-18T19:41:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T09:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/?p=21397"},"modified":"2024-06-18T19:41:54","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T09:41:54","slug":"winter-energy-saving-tips-for-warm-weather-aussies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/winter-energy-saving-tips-for-warm-weather-aussies\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter energy saving tips for warm-weather Aussies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Winter is here, and for many Australians living in warmer regions (like New South Wales or Queensland) it can be a challenge to keep their homes comfortable and energy efficient<\/a>. Unlike colder areas, most warm-weather homes aren\u2019t designed or insulated for low temperatures<\/a>, and many people end up relying on inefficient heating options \u2013 like electric fan heaters \u2013 running up their energy usage.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But don’t worry, there are some simple and effective ways to save energy and money this winter<\/a>, without compromising on comfort or convenience. Here are 10 easy energy-saving tips you can try today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick draughts where it hurts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Draughts can steal up to 25% of your heat in winter<\/a>. Check your skirting boards and around your windows for any gaps and use weather strips or caulking to seal them up. And for the more obvious ones, those that come in beneath external and internal doors, invest in a few door snakes<\/a> from your local hardware store and sling them along the bottom of the door. You can also use curtains, blinds, or shutters to add an extra layer of insulation to your windows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rug up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instead of cranking up the heater, opt for an Oodie or a fluffy heated throw blanket to keep yourself cosy. Electric blankets and throws are great options during winter as they\u2019re cheaper to run than heaters. They can save you around $150<\/a> compared to other types of heating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve got hardwood floors, concrete or tiles, roll out the rugs. Not only is it jarring to wake up and pop your feet on the freezing cold floor, it\u2019s not particularly energy-friendly \u2013 as these types of flooring don\u2019t retain the heat (unless you\u2019re lucky enough to have underfloor heating). By adding some rugs to your space, you\u2019ll be adding an extra layer of insulation, meaning your heater won\u2019t need to work as hard to warm up your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re in the market to purchase a new rug, here are a few things to look for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n