About 40% of the energy used at home is for heating and cooling. This excludes heating hot water. The amount will also vary depending on your circumstances, climate and the type of heating and cooling systems you have.

By focusing on how to best to warm and cool your home you can make your home more affordable to run, stay comfortable all year and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In addition to the type of heating and cooling solutions you install, how you use and maintain them will also have a big impact.

Reading more about your home heating and cooling options at www.yourenergysavings.gov.au or check out our air conditioning tips here.