Winter in Australia varies so much depending on where you call home, but there's surely one aspect that unites us - we're all trying to keep warm. or signup to continue reading "Australian winters can be bitingly cold, but that doesn't mean homes should be uncomfortable, even with the current cost of living crisis," Phillip Perham, managing director at Fujitsu General Australia said. "With a bit of research, home preparation, and regular maintenance, homeowners and renters can keep the heat in and ride out the winter in comfort without facing escalating energy costs.
" Consider this range of ways to keep your family warm this season. The experts at Fujitsu General recommend keeping your air conditioner set between 19 and 21° during the colder months. Increasing the heating by just one degree can boost your energy use by five to 10 per cent.
Up to 40 per cent of heat can leak out of windows, while warm air can also espace through small openings under doors and around windows, skylights and cornices. Draught stoppers and weather seals can cut energy bills by up to 25 per cent. It can be costly to heat every room in your home, especially those that aren't being used.
Keep the doors to unoccupied rooms closed, so you won't need to run your air conditioning as long and the heat will stay where you need it for longer. Switching off your air conditioner and other appliances when they're not needed (like when you're not home or sleeping) can help reduce your electricity bill. During .
