10 Practical Ways to Reduce Your Electricity Bill

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 3–4 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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