How to Cut Your Electricity Bill and Live More Sustainably in South Africa
A Practical Guide to Smarter Water Heating This Earth Day
As South Africa marks Earth Day 2025, many households are feeling the pressure from more than just environmental concerns. With rising electricity tariffs, ongoing load shedding and the uncertainty around VAT increases, living sustainably has never been more urgent, or more personal.
Fortunately, one of the most powerful ways to reduce your electricity bill and lighten your environmental footprint starts right at home with your geyser.
Why Your Geyser is the Hidden Energy Culprit
Did you know that water heating accounts for up to 40% of your household electricity usage?
Whether you’re running a large family home or a two-person apartment, your geyser is likely your single biggest energy expense. But by switching to a smart geyser, solar geyser, or heat pump water heater, you can dramatically reduce this cost, while supporting a more sustainable energy future for South Africa.
Smart, Solar & Heat Pump Geysers: What's the Difference?
At Kwikot, we’ve been helping South Africans heat their water smarter for over 120 years. Here’s how our energy-efficient water heating systems can make a real difference:
- Built-in timers and app-based control
- Reduces wastage and peak-hour strain
- Save up to 40% on electricity bills
- Uses the sun to preheat water before it reaches the geyser
- Reduces reliance on Eskom and fossil fuels
- Uses ambient air to heat water efficiently
- Works in all weather, day and night
Why It Matters More in 2025
With VAT increases still being debated and global trade tensions (like US tariffs on Chinese exports) threatening supply chain stability, more South Africans are recognising the value of local, reliable and energy-saving technology.
“When you can’t control politics or the economy, you take control of what’s in your home,” says Murray Crow, Managing Director of Kwikot. “And your geyser is one of the best places to start.”
By making the switch to energy-efficient systems, you’re not only helping your wallet - you’re contributing to a more sustainable, load-shedding-resilient South Africa.
Built for South African Homes
Kwikot water heaters are:
- Proudly locally manufactured
- Compatible with smart, solar and hybrid systems
- Designed for South African homes and energy conditions
Final Thought: Small Changes. Big Impact.
This Earth Day, the message is simple:
You don’t need a complete home overhaul to live more sustainably. Just a smarter geyser.
Cut costs. Save energy. Support local. Start your journey today with Kwikot.