Make sure your thermostat is in the right place
Your thermostat may not read the room temperature accurately if it’s:
- near heat radiating equipment such as refrigerators
- in direct sunlight (from a window)
- in a draughty area (near a doorway)
- in an area with low air movement (behind an open door)
- on an external wall.
You can check the accuracy of your thermostat reading by using a thermometer. If the thermostat reading is incorrect, talk to your EcoSmart Electrician.
Indulge Fine Belgian Chocolates, VIC
Based in Bendigo, Indulge Fine Belgian Chocolates manufactures and sells its own handmade confectionery and cakes.
They maintain the air-conditioning thermostat at 25°C or more in summer while in winter, excess heat from the chocolate equipment keeps the cafe warm.
In addition, staff keep doors shut and wear warm clothes so that the heating can remain switched off.
In the last four years, Indulge Fine Belgian Chocolates has grown by 20%, but its energy consumption has remained the same. This is equivalent to savings of around $1,600 a year.[1]