My electricity bill went up $350 out of nowhere – here’s how I got it down again in one month
Kirsty was shocked when her electricity bill rose by $350 a month, the Queensland mum decided to investigate the sudden increase.
A mum has revealed an ‘amazing’ way she managed to save $350 on her monthly electricity bill – and it only took her seconds to do the trick.
Kirsty, from Queensland, was shocked when her electricity bill soared by hundreds of dollars in the space of a month.
The family was used to spending $250-$300 on electricity — an average that held strong for nearly a decade.
So when a $550 charge went on her card, Mom was speechless.
It was only after discussing the higher costs with her partner that she realized her daughter was taking longer showers – driving up the price.
A mum has revealed the ‘amazing’ way she managed to save $300 off her monthly electricity bill – and it only took her seconds to do the trick
Kirstie sets a limit for all showers at home to last a maximum of 10 minutes, and their electricity bill goes back to $198 the next time.
Ma shared her experience on a popular Facebook group, and urged others to try her hack if they are struggling with the rising cost of living.
‘For those with high electricity bills, we found it very attractive,’ he wrote. ‘Our usual bill is about $250-$300, over the last eight years, at four different properties.
‘But I nearly died when our last bill came to just $550. I called, and it was not a guess.
‘My partner said my daughter was taking too long in the shower – but I honestly didn’t notice, what’s a few extra minutes?’
The family then set a ‘timer’ to go off after 10 minutes to see if this would make a significant difference to their bill.
‘We just got our bill and it’s down over $300!’ Mother revealed.
Kirstie set a limit for all showers in the house to last a maximum of 10 minutes and their electricity bill dropped by $350.
Many expressed frustration that their families took long showers.
‘My teenage son takes 20+ minutes to shower!’ A mother shouted. ‘I told him a billion times, just 10 minutes! I set the timer, I knock on the door. It drives me crazy to no end.’
Another added, ‘I can double wash my hair, do a treatment, wash my body and shave in 10-15 minutes – and that’s long for me. I don’t know how to get the kids out quickly.’
One dad wrote: ‘We have timers in our bathrooms or my kids will stand in there for an hour or more if allowed.’
But one mom shared something that many have not considered.
‘I’m water savvy and very conscious of electricity consumption – but I take very long showers when my mental health is in the gutter,’ she shares.
‘A lot of your kids may have deeper reasons for doing this, reach out to them.’