Australian houses are often woefully kitted out for truly chilly conditions. So, how to warm up without breaking the bank?
As we shiver through a glacial start to winter while gas and electricity prices surge, you might be tempted to hide under a blanket until spring arrives.described as “glorified tents” – are often woefully kitted out for truly chilly conditions.
A cheap door snake, a rubber seal attached to the bottom of your door, or a window seal kit will help.Dean Lombard, an energy analyst at non-profit organisation Renew, says simply chucking on a warm jumper can save you plenty. “People often find, especially in the shoulder seasons, when they don’t need as much heating, that just one reverse cycle air-conditioner is fine – and then they might use their ducted heating in the thick of winter.”Apart from toasty flannelette sheets, try an old-fashioned hot water bottle or turn up your electric blanket, which uses minimal power, says Barnes.