Appliances General
In-home device / display
"In-home displays make it possible for you to monitor and check your household energy use by showing the data from your smart meter. An in-home display means you can monitor your electricity use as it occurs. The product can help you understand and ...
How do I know how much an appliance costs to run?
Electrical appliances are rated in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW). For example, a 100W globe left running for 10 hours would use 1 kWh of electricity, while a 1 kW-rated portable heater switched on for 5 hours would use 5 kWh of energy.
Should I buy appliances with advanced controls technologies?
Advanced control technologies can allow you to save money through using appliances only when you need them e.g. sensor-controlled dryers work out when the contents are dry and shuts off automatically, which is a great energy saver.
Are there certain appliances that I should avoid?
• Second-hand appliances - Although cheaper to buy, older appliances are less energy efficient and closer to the end of their life cycle and you don’t know what treatment they have had. • Use A Laptop Instead of A Desktop Computer - Most of us have ...
How does the energy efficiency rating work and what is the minimum rating I should go for?
The more stars on the Energy Rating Label, the more energy efficient the appliance is. Efficient appliances use less electricity to achieve the same level of performance of similar models with the same size or capacity. The more energy efficient a ...
What rebates, discounts and loans are available for energy efficient appliances?
No interest loan scheme - The No Interest Loans Scheme (NILS) offers individuals and families on low incomes access to safe, fair and affordable loans for purchasing appliances and some other essential household expenses. NILS is offered by more than ...
Am I able to measure which appliances use the most power in my home?
You are able to use energy meters (sometimes called power meters) to measure energy use and calculate the hourly, quarterly and annual running costs of household appliances. Some also estimate the greenhouse gas emissions produced by different ...
What appliances use the most power?
The top three energy-guzzling items in the average Australian home are: • ducted reverse cycle air conditioners • all electric heaters • hot water systems • fridges and freezers. Fridges and freezers account for 8% to 13% of household energy bills. ...
How do I buy an efficient appliance?
Appliances can account for around 30% of home energy use, so choosing the most energy-efficient appliance can bring big savings. The Equipment Energy Efficiency (E3) Program focuses on a range of products to increase their energy efficiency, save ...
How can I minimise standby usage?
Switch off at the wall – this is a behaviour change and may take some getting used to. When you’ve done a load of washing, turn the machine off at the wall. Or, at the end of the day, go around and turn off home entertainment systems and home office ...
Do appliances use electricity when plugged in?
Yes. Nearly all things plugged in will bleed some energy if the power point is turned on. Called "standby" electricity loss because it's so often associated with electronics in standby or idle mode, it's also known as "phantom" or "vampire" ...
What pool pump do you recommend?
According to the energy rating website, in households with a swimming pool or spa, the pump is usually the largest user of electricity, making up about 18% of the electricity bill. It is recommended to get a pool pump with a higher energy efficiency ...