Simple split system habits to slash your WA electricity bills
It is a common myth that you need to crank your air conditioner down to 18°C on a blistering summer afternoon to cool your home quickly. In reality, your split system blows air at the exact same velocity regardless of your setting—it just runs for much longer to reach those freezing, unrealistic targets. Every single degree you raise your thermostat in summer (or lower it in winter) saves your household an estimated 10% on your total running costs. Setting your system to a comfortable, stable 24°C in summer and 20°C in winter keeps your home perfectly inviting without causing a massive shock when your next Synergy bill arrives.
Another incredibly easy way to keep your electricity costs down is to pair your split system with your home’s natural environment. Once the evening Fremantle Doctor breeze rolls through the region, turn off your air conditioner, slide your windows open, and let the natural airflow flush out the residual daytime heat. Additionally, closing your curtains and blinds before you leave for work in the morning stops radiant sun heat from turning your home into a greenhouse, meaning your split system won’t have to work in overdrive when you return home.