Holiday Energy Bills Rising? 7 Tips to Keep Costs Low This Christmas on the Gold Coast

Christmas on the Gold Coast is meant to be fun, festive and full of family celebrations, but the summer heat and constant air conditioning use can push electricity bills higher than ever. Between guests staying over, cooking nonstop, kids at home and systems running all day, your air conditioning works overtime. The good news? With a few smart strategies, you can stay cool, comfortable and keep holiday energy bills under control. Here are EvidiAir’s 7 proven energy-saving tips for Gold Coast homes this Christmas season.

Adjust Your Thermostat for Smarter Cooling

Even a small temperature adjustment makes a big difference. Setting your system just 1–2°C higher can reduce power consumption significantly, while still maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures. With people coming and going, ovens running and humidity lifting, your home retains more warmth and airflow naturally, meaning the air conditioner doesn’t need to work as hard.

Keep Cool Air Inside & Seal Those Doors

Each time a door or window is left open, cooled air escapes and hot humid air rushes in—forcing your AC to run longer. Keep doors closed where possible, use draft stoppers and ensure window seals are tight. This simple action alone can cut unnecessary energy loss and improve efficiency dramatically.

Use Exhaust Fans & Reduce Holiday Humidity

Holiday cooking, gatherings and summer weather create high indoor humidity, which makes rooms feel warmer and uncomfortable. Exhaust fans and bathroom fans help remove excess moisture, letting your AC cool more effectively. If needed, consider a dehumidifier to reduce moisture load and energy strain.

Change Your Air Filter Before Guests Arrive

Dirty or clogged filters restrict airflow, forcing your air conditioner to work much harder while consuming more electricity. Before the holiday rush, clean or replace filters to maintain airflow, improve cooling performance and protect indoor air quality—especially with kids, elderly family members or allergy sufferers around.

Book a Summer System Service

Scheduling a pre-Christmas AC service is one of the best investments you can make. Holiday breakdowns are common, technicians book out fast and emergency repairs cost more. EvidiAir technicians check performance, drainage, refrigerant levels, airflow and internal components to ensure your system runs efficiently and affordably throughout Christmas and New Year.

Use Programmable or Smart Thermostats

If you’re out shopping, at the beach or entertaining guests outdoors, don’t cool an empty home. Smart thermostats allow you to schedule cooling, adjust temperatures remotely and maintain ideal comfort without energy waste.

Keep an Eye on Humidity & Comfort Levels

High humidity makes rooms feel hotter than they are and encourages mould growth when air conditioners are overworked. Maintain comfortable indoor humidity by using ventilation, fans and regular AC servicing to keep performance and cooling quality high.

Enjoy Christmas Comfort Without Energy Stress

Energy bills don’t need to ruin your holiday spirit. With smarter use, better airflow, cleaner systems and professional maintenance, your Gold Coast air conditioning system can stay efficient, reliable and cost-effective through the entire festive season.

If your AC smells musty, struggles to cool, runs constantly, leaks or hasn’t been serviced in 12 months, now is the perfect time to get it checked.

Stay cool. Stay comfortable. Stay stress-free.

EvidiAir has your Christmas covered.

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