Winter Energy Savings Tips: Simple Ways to Reduce Power Usage at Home
- The ATL Team
- Jun 11
- 5 min read
As temperatures drop, it’s natural to reach for the heater or spend more time indoors — but winter can also mean a spike in your power bills. The good news? A few simple adjustments around your home can help you stay warm while using energy more efficiently.
In this guide, we’ll explore practical winter energy-saving tips you can start using right away!
Why It Matters: Lower Energy Use, More Comfort
Using energy wisely isn’t just about cutting costs. It’s also about making your home more comfortable, reducing environmental impact, and getting the most from your heating and electrical systems. By taking small, consistent steps, you can create a warmer, more efficient home without sacrificing comfort.
Focus Your Heating Where You Need It Most
Instead of heating your entire home, concentrate warmth in the rooms you’re actively using. Close doors to unused areas to contain the heat where you need it. This simple habit helps your heating system work more efficiently, reducing unnecessary energy use.
Bonus Tip: If you’re using a heat pump, ensure it’s running at optimal settings. Cleaning the filters regularly (at least once a month) allows it to operate at peak performance and helps avoid excess energy consumption. We offer heat pump maintenance and servicing to ensure your system is running at its most efficient level throughout winter. Get in touch today for your winter service!
Seal Up Draughts to Keep the Warmth Inside
Even small gaps around doors, windows, and trims can let valuable warm air escape and invite cold air in. Sealing these gaps is one of the easiest and most effective ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency during winter.
Draught-Sealing Checklist:
Tighten loose door and window hinges
Install weather stripping where needed
Use draught stoppers or door snakes at the base of doors
Seal trims around doors and windows
Use Cold Water for Washing
Hot water accounts for a large portion of household energy use. Switching your laundry loads to cold water is a small adjustment that can significantly reduce your energy consumption over time — all while still getting your clothes clean.
Turn Off Appliances When Not In Use
Many household devices draw power even when not actively being used. Unplugging devices or using power strips to cut off power to groups of appliances can help reduce standby energy usage.
Common standby culprits include:
Secondary fridges or freezers
Heated towel rails
Small heaters
Computers and gaming consoles
Chargers and electronic devices
Embrace Smart Technology for Smarter Energy Use
Smart home technology allows you to better manage your energy use without constant attention. Smart plugs, timers, and integrated systems can automatically shut off appliances or shift usage to non-peak periods.
Explore our home automation solutions to simplify your energy savings! From smart products to whole home automation (blinds, lights, underfloor heating), talk to our experts about how we can help you!
Review Your Energy Plan
Your household’s energy usage can change over time, especially with seasonal adjustments like increased heating. Reviewing your current power plan to ensure it’s still the best fit can make a significant difference in your energy consumption patterns.
Shift Energy Use to Off-Peak Times
Many energy providers offer lower rates during off-peak hours. Running energy-intensive appliances — such as dishwashers, dryers, or washing machines — during these times can optimize your energy consumption.
With our home automation and smart products, you can automate your major appliances to run during off-peak times. Ask us how!
Keep Your Heat Pump in Top Shape
A clogged heat pump filter forces the system to work harder, using more energy to maintain the same temperature. Monthly cleaning helps your unit run smoothly and efficiently. Book your professional heat pump servicing with us for optimal winter performance.
Don’t have a heat pump? We offer excellent quality products to suit your home and energy needs - chat to us today about our great promotions on offer for new installs!
Insulate for Long-Term Savings
Proper insulation prevents heat loss, keeping your home at a comfortable temperature without overworking your heating system. Ceiling, wall, and floor insulation can all make a major difference in maintaining indoor temperatures.
Switch to LED Lighting
LED bulbs use a fraction of the energy required by traditional incandescent bulbs and last significantly longer. Upgrading your lighting throughout the home is a simple, effective way to cut down on electricity use. Talk to us about upgrading your home lighting - we do it all - design, supply, install and remove your old fittings!
Close Curtains and Blinds at Sunset
Windows are a major source of heat loss in the winter. Closing your curtains or blinds in the evening helps trap warmth inside and prevents heat from escaping overnight. Not home in time? We offer automated solutions to control your blinds, heat pump, and underfloor heating to help get your home warm for when you walk in the door - talk to us today!
Set Your Hot Water Cylinder Correctly
Keeping your hot water system at an efficient temperature avoids unnecessary heating and helps prevent energy waste. For most households, setting the hot water cylinder to a safe, efficient temperature ensures you have plenty of hot water without overheating.
We now offer innovative technology with our partner, Rinnai who offer HydraHeat® Split Hot Water Heat Pumps. Retrofit to your current cylinder or install this money saving new technology which utilises thermal stratification within the storage cylinder to ensure rapid top-down hot water delivery from the moment it starts, offering an efficient and practical water heating solution. Talk to our heat pump experts today for more info.
Breathe Easy with Smart Ventilation
Waking up to foggy windows and damp window sills? That’s often a sign your home is holding onto excess moisture — which can lead to condensation, mold growth, musty smells, and even property damage over time.
Our Lossnay Ventilation System provides a smarter way to ventilate your home during winter without losing valuable heat. Unlike basic fans that simply push stale air out, Lossnay uses advanced heat recovery technology to extract moisture-laden air while retaining warmth. This keeps your indoor air dry, fresh, and healthy — ideal for asthma and allergy sufferers who need cleaner air. Talk to us today to eliminate condensation on windows and reduce mold and mildew risk to your home!
Winter doesn’t have to mean higher power bills or sacrificing comfort. With a few mindful adjustments and some simple product upgrades, you can enjoy a warm, energy-efficient home all season long.
Ready to make your home winter-ready?
Contact our team today to learn more about our winter efficiency services, energy-saving products, and exclusive seasonal offers.
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