Electricity bills feel mysterious — a big number with little explanation. But the money almost always concentrates in a few places, and once you can see them, you can cut them. Here's how to read yours.
Where the money actually goes
For most homes:
- Water heating (geyser) — typically 30–40% of the bill, the biggest single item.
- Space heating in winter — heaters are power-hungry.
- Pool pumps running too many hours.
- Old or faulty appliances.
Tariff hikes add to it, but these few items dominate.
Find your heavy users
Switch the geyser off for a day and watch usage drop — that confirms it's the main draw. Note when prepaid units fall fastest and what's running. For precise figures, an electrician can meter individual circuits.
The quickest savings
Control the geyser first — a GeyserWise controller, blanket and insulation hit your biggest user cheaply. Then LED lighting, smart heating habits, and eventually solar.
Rule out a fault
A jump with no change in habits can mean a faulty geyser or earth fault. Ask us to investigate rather than just paying more.