Saving energy with everyday electronics
No one wants to spend more on power than they have to. And while we all enjoy creature comforts, wasting electricity just doesn’t make sense. The good news? There are plenty of simple, no-fuss ways to make your home run smarter – saving energy, money and a few headaches along the way.
Smart tech that pulls its weight
You don’t need to turn your home into a space station to get the benefits of smart tech. A few clever gadgets can make a real difference. Take a smart thermostat – it figures out when you’re home and adjusts the temperature to suit, without you lifting a finger. Smart lights? You can schedule, dim or switch them off from your phone so you’re not lighting up the house like a cricket oval when no one’s around. And smart plugs or power boards help stop appliances from sneaking power while you’re not using them – all with a tap on your screen.
Fun fact: Smart power boards can knock up to 10 percent off your household energy use.¹
Appliances that do their job without guzzling power
Big appliances can be sneaky energy hogs – but newer ones have come a long way. When it’s time for an upgrade, check the energy star rating. More stars mean less waste. Fridges with better insulation use less electricity to stay cold. Heat pump dryers use about half the power of old-school ones. And yep, even the humble dishwasher can be a winner – when used right, it can beat handwashing on both energy and water.
Fun fact: A 4-star fridge could save you a couple hundred bucks over ten years compared to a 2-star version.²
Low-tech hacks that still pack a punch
Not everything needs an app. Switching things off at the wall, using ceiling fans instead of blasting the air con, and keeping things sealed up properly – it all helps. And if you’ve got solar – like at your Living Gems home – you’re already one step ahead, using clean, free energy from the sun.
Fun fact: Ceiling fans cost just two to three cents an hour to run.³
Make your home work smarter – not harder
Saving energy doesn’t mean missing out. It’s about making the most of what you’ve got, using a few smart tools and forming a few good habits. At Living Gems, we reckon living well should be simple, efficient and easy on the wallet – without skimping on comfort.
Fun fact: Small energy upgrades can slash your usage by up to 25 per cent a year.⁴
