With cost-of-living pressures continuing to bite, now’s the time to cut your power bill and keep more money in your pocket.

Yes, there are expensive ways to reduce your power bill, such as installing solar panels. But there are also numerous free things you can do to save money.

Here are seven simple changes that could collectively save you hundreds of dollars per year.

1. Use less light

   When you’re in a room, use the dimmer switch to lower the amount of light being burned. When you leave the room, switch off the light.

2. Do less washing

   Only use the dishwasher and washing machine when you have a full load. Also, do shorter washes – those long cycles are often unnecessary.

3. Switch to manual drying

   Unless you need particular dishes or clothes to dry immediately, switch from machine drying to air drying.

4. Switch to manual defrosting

   Let frozen food thaw naturally over a few hours, rather than via the microwave.

5. Turn off powerpoints

   If you leave appliances like televisions and computers in ‘standby’ mode, they’ll continue to burn energy even when they’re off. So turn off the powerpoint once you’re done using them.

6. Adjust to different seasons

   In summer, close the blinds to block out the sun and use the aircon at a slightly higher temperature. In winter, wear more clothes and use the heater at a slightly lower temperature.

7. Get a cheaper power plan

There are more than 25 electricity providers in Australia, so you could potentially save hundreds of dollars per year if you switched from a high-cost to a low-cost provider.

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