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As electricity prices continue to rise, finding ways to cut down on household expenses and save on power bills is becoming increasingly essential. No one likes the shock of opening a water or electricity bill and seeing numbers that just don’t add up. Or worse, seeing numbers that make sense but aren’t exactly welcome news for your wallet!
For Brisbane residents, a significant portion of energy consumption often comes from water heating, and this contributes to hefty utility bills each month. An inefficient hot water system can also blow out your water usage. With heat pumps saving homeowners approximately 71% on their water heating costs and solar bettering that rate at an average of 72%, exploring your options has never been more important.
Let’s look at a few easy adjustments you can make to take control of your water heating and usage costs.
Tips To Save On Power Bills
Here are five easy ideas you can implement today to lower your power bill.
1. Optimal Temperature Settings
Did you know that lowering your hot water temperature, even by a degree or two, can lead to significant energy savings? The water in your hot water unit must be stored at a minimum of 60°C to prevent bacteria like legionella from growing. Every degree over this will be costing you, energy-wise. Whilst it’s essential to consider individual preferences and household needs, it’s worth checking your unit’s setting. Drop it if you can and the savings will add up.
2. Harness Solar Power
If you are in the market for a new hot water unit, it might be the right time to consider a solar-powered one. Brisbane’s abundant sunshine presents a golden opportunity to harness solar energy for water heating. Don’t jump into it though. It is important that the unit’s size is suitable for your needs, and placement is key, so make sure it is properly installed and maintained.
Investing in a solar water heater can significantly reduce your reliance on traditional energy sources, translating into long-term savings on your electricity bills.
If solar energy isn’t right for you, installing a heat pump provides an excellent return on investment – and your savings will only increase as power prices go up in the years to come.
3. Maintenance and Inspections
If your current hot water unit isn’t yet ready for an upgrade, seriously consider scheduling regular maintenance. A service will give your hot water system a thorough once-over, ensuring all components are functioning correctly, any potential leaks or faulty valves are addressed, and any necessary adjustments are made.
4. Reduce Water Waste
Cutting down on water-related waste is not only environmentally friendly but also economical and very easily done! Limit your hot shower to five minutes or less and swap to a water-efficient showerhead. It will save you on water usage and water heating costs. Who would have thought?
Take a tour of your home – inside and out – and inspect your taps for leaks. Take a look at your toilet bowl. Can you see water ‘run’ at the back of the bowl? Do not forget your laundry taps and showerheads. You would be shocked at how quickly a leaking hot tap can add to your water AND energy bill and the potential for property damage.
5. Utilising Off-Peak Electricity Periods
One of the best-kept secrets going around that you absolutely MUST learn about is Brisbane’s off-peak electricity period. Yes! Electricity is cheaper at different times of the day.
Off-peak electricity refers to periods when electricity demand is typically lower and rates are cheaper. Energy providers encourage consumers to use energy during off-peak hours as it helps to ease the strain on the electricity grid.
To make the most of these savings, it’s worth researching the tariff plans on offer. For example, tariff 31 operates between 10 pm and 6 am, whilst tariff 33 operates 18 hours a day at Energex’s discretion. If you can switch to a more suitable tariff, this could be your opportunity to use a timer device to schedule your washing machine or to have your hot water unit run.
Ideas To Save On Water Bills
Lucky for you, the latest catch of the day at Salmon Plumbing includes ten top tips for water conservation and water bill reduction. We can help you save on hot water bills.
1. Use your dishwasher to get the job done
Handwashing uses three times more water than a machine. To save water with a dishwasher, make sure your system has a WELS rating of at least 4.5 – this uses only 15L of water per cycle.
2. Check your taps, toilets, hot water system and pipes for water leaks
One small leak can waste up to 9,000L of water in a year. You know you’ve got better things to spend your hard-earned cash on.
3. Stop rinsing fruit and veggies with running water
This uses way more water than necessary. Instead, try filling up the sink or a bowl with warm water and washing your produce there.
4. Switch to a low-flow showerhead
Most showerheads use 12 litres of water a minute. A low-flow showerhead will use 5 litres or less. When used right, a low-flow showerhead can save as much as 20L of water!
5. Don’t use toilets like rubbish bins
It’s not just personal hygiene products that shouldn’t be flushed down the toilet – cigarette butts, tissues, and other rubbish can cost you money every time they’re flushed.
6. Consider investing in a dual-flush toilet
This kind of toilet allows full flush for solid waste and half flush for liquid waste – meaning you can save up to 70% more water when you go number 1 and reduce your next water bill.
7. Use a bucket when washing your car
Using a running hose to wash your car can waste up to 200L of water. By using a bucket instead and only a hose for rinsing, you can cut that amount by about 50%.
8. Stop hosing down footpaths and driveways
If dirt and leaves are ruining your day, it’s tempting to blast them away with the garden hose – but that’s going to cost you a lot of water. Try a broom or leaf blower instead. Save the hose for serious grime.
9. Mulch your garden
Top garden beds with mulch (try grass clippings from the lawn) to help retain moisture in the soil. You’ll cut down on watering.
10. And the most important tip of all: make sure you’ve got an on-time, eFISHient plumber like Salmon Plumbing to help you with water emergencies
We’re always here and ready to help those in the Brisbane region with any plumbing needs, from burst pipes to hot water and everything in between.
Ways To Save On Commercial Hot Water Bills
Salmon Plumbing’s commercial hot water services include supply, installation and repair of your workplace electric, gas storage and gas continuous flow, solar and heat pump hot water systems. We work with some of our city’s biggest brands to provide reliable hot water supply, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When you choose Salmon Plumbers Brisbane, you’re choosing dependable hot water supply for your business. We can help you plan for the right hot water delivery to maximise reliability and minimise costs. Our commercial hot water supply includes not just water heating but delivery infrastructure carefully designed for your specific needs.
Dense Residential and High Rise. Brisbane developers, facilities managers, body corporates and strata organisations trust Salmon Plumbing for reliable hot water installation, maintenance and repairs. We understand that happy tenants, be they residential or office tenants, make great tenants. So, we’re here to help with hot water installation and 24/7 emergency plumbing services across Brisbane.
Hospitality and Food Processing. Without hot water supply, your restaurant or food processing business comes to a sudden halt. That’s why some of Brisbane’s favourite restaurants choose Salmon Plumbing for their hot water supply and plumbing needs.
Health and Residential Care. We design, supply, install and maintain hot water services for leading Brisbane health care facilities, seniors’ villages and residential care facilities.
Schools, Child Care and Universities. We provide on-call plumbing services and scheduled maintenance to some of Brisbane’s largest schools and daycare providers.
Specialist Industrial Hot Water Supply. Need warm, hot and boiling water supply, pump and pipe systems, or maybe something specialised for your industry? Talk to our team about installation and industrial hot water system design.
Large Chain Servicing. One of the biggest fast-food chains in Brisbane relies on Salmon Plumbing. Our team are on the road 24/7, and we can handle large hot water supply, installation, shop fit and maintenance contracts.
Small Commercial Hot Water Jobs. We believe that even a small job needs our full attention. If your instant hot water heater is on the blink, you have an under-caffeinated workforce -and that could be disastrous!
Hot Water Maintenance Contracts
Salmon Plumbing provides “set and forget” hot water system servicing and maintenance contracts for a simple, all-in-one plumbing maintenance schedule that keeps the taps and your compliance obligations in good order. Talk to us about how we can make your life simpler with our Commercial Plumbing Maintenance Contracts.
Commercial Gas Hot Water Installation, Repair and Maintenance
Commercial gas hot water comes in two systems, depending on your usage needs.
Storage units store hot water until it is needed for use.
Instantaneous units heat the water instantly, as it is required.
For both systems, there’s a choice of natural gas or LPG.
Commercial Solar Hot Water Installation, Repair and Maintenance
As solar hot water specialists, our expertise includes not just solar hot water installation but also system design. In conjunction with our supply partners, we can design system installs and upgrades. A qualified building professional will walk you through the various systems and help you choose one that best suits a property or business. Among the factors to consider are:
The size of your business, number of staff, and usage times
Available roof space, orientation and construction
Local climate
Our quote will provide a cost comparison of different hot water systems as well as a running cost analysis.
We help your business remain compliant. When your electric hot water system goes down, our plumbers can help you move to the next generation of commercial water heaters. Talk to us about how to slash your water heating costs with an upgrade to your old system.
We are happy to discuss your situation and needs and offer a solution that meets legal requirements.
Commercial Heat Pump Hot Water System Installation, Repairs and Maintenance
Commercial heat pump hot water systems are by far the most efficient, cost-saving option for large-scale water heating. Your business will see significant cost reductions (up to 70% reduction in water heating costs) by upgrading your old electric hot water system to a commercial heat pump installation. Heat pumps, like solar, are the new generation of water heaters for commercial use.
Both heat pumps and solar hot water are highly efficient for business. The location, operating hours, size and scale of your business activities will dictate the best option for your needs. Heat Pumps can work with your existing solar cells. They don’t rely on sunlight to operate and are therefore well-suited to some buildings and locations. There are several different brands, installation types and capacities.
Salmon Plumbing are specialists in commercial hot water installation. This means we’ve undertaken advanced training in hot water system design and can provide accurate information on cost savings, supply and system design to your business.
There’s Never Been a Better Time To Save On Power Bills
We’re here to help you save on power bills and save on water bills, too. Join scores of Brisbane families and businesses that trust Salmon Plumbing for the best plumbing service and advice – get in touch now.
