Electricity tariffs in Pakistan have risen sharply. Here are practical tips that actually move the needle.
1. Understand your slab
The biggest jump is from the 200 → 300 unit slab. Staying under 200 units saves dramatically per unit.
2. Switch to inverter appliances
- Inverter AC saves up to 40% vs conventional AC
- Inverter fans use ~30W instead of 80W
3. LED everywhere
Replace every incandescent and CFL with LED, 90% less power for the same brightness.
4. Use a timer for your geyser
Most households leave geysers on all day. A simple timer cuts geyser cost by 60%+.
5. Solar where possible
Even a 1kW rooftop solar setup pays back in 3 to 4 years given current tariffs.
More quick wins
- Unplug chargers and TVs (standby load adds up)
- Clean AC filters monthly
- Set AC to 26°C, not 18°C
- Iron clothes in one batch
- Switch off the bedroom UPS when sleeping
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