Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Cardiff Heights, NSW 2285

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Cardiff Heights, NSW 2285

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Cardiff Heights, located in postcode 2285. Using the nearest weather station data from NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY at an elevation of 21 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1998 and the latest recorded data in 2021, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Cardiff Heights experiences summers that have reached up to 44.9 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as 1 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 11.6 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 0.3 days less than 2 degrees C. These fluctuations underscore the importance of a reliable air conditioning service that can handle both extremes.

In the hotter months, we notice an average humidity level around 72% at 9am and 57% at 3pm, which can significantly impact home comfort on hot days. So a well-rounded Aircon system won't just keep your home cool, it will also help manage these humidity levels. Additionally, Cardiff Heights experiences wind speeds of up to 6 km/h, making a smart HVAC system, Split System Air Conditioner, Evaporative Cooler, or Ducted Air Conditioning that can adjust to external factors an excellent investment.

Temperature & Weather in Cardiff Heights

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Cardiff Heights 2285

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

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Avg Days Over 30°C
Avg Days Over 35°C
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Average Number of Hot Days

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9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

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3 Star Energy Rating
5 Star Energy Rating
7 Star Energy Rating
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Energy Consumption (kW)

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Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Cardiff Heights

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

30 Gateway Boulevard, 2264

Air conditioning. Solar. Electrical.

Twin Lakes Air & Solar

Twin Lakes Air & Solar

4/1 Botham Cl, 2263

Efficient heating and cooling for your comfort

Cady's Maintenance Services

Cady's Maintenance Services

47 Hobart Street, 2305

Stay comfortable all year round with Cady's Maintenance Services

Bry Con Air Conditioning

Bry Con Air Conditioning

Glenlake Ave, 2263

Stay comfortable, stay cool with Bry Con Air Conditioning

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Cardiff Heights
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cardiff Heights: Newcastle University - approx. 4.7 km

Split System 5 Star
6kW Solar System
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Offset By Solar Power

Cardiff Heights 2285

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Cardiff Heights

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

DNR Air Conditioning & Electrical

30 Gateway Boulevard, 2264

Air conditioning. Solar. Electrical.

Freedom Solar & Batteries

Freedom Solar & Batteries

Charmhaven, 2263

Making Solar Accessible Since 2014.

Millennium Electrical & Solar

Millennium Electrical & Solar

Medowie, 2318

Local Electrician in Port Stephens

Elite Power Group

Elite Power Group

Thornton, 2322

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Cardiff Heights, 2285

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

27°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Cardiff Heights uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Newcastle University), which is at an elevation of 21 metres above sea level and started operating in 1998 with the latest data recorded in 2021, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Cardiff Heights’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

46 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Cardiff Heights uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Newcastle University), which is at an elevation of 21 metres above sea level and started operating in 1998 with the latest data recorded in 2021, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Cardiff Heights will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

59%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Cardiff Heights uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Newcastle University), which is at an elevation of 21 metres above sea level and started operating in 1998 with the latest data recorded in 2021, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Cardiff Heights’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

12,288

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2285 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2285 include Separate houses, Semi-detached, row or terrace houses, townhouses, flats or apartments, and other dwelling types, which we have combined into a single number called homes.

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Retail Value of Electricity Saved

$730 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 730 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 2285, due to an energy-efficient 7-star air conditioning split system compared to a less efficient 3-star air conditioning split system. This average yearly saving per home includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Cardiff Heights, assumptions about the homes in this location, and estimates an average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh throughout this period.

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Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

2,920 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2920kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2285, due to the improved energy efficiency of a 7-star rated air conditioning system when compared to a less efficient 3-star air conditioning split system. The total kilowatts saved by each home on average includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Cardiff Heights, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

98,304 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2285 each day if all 12288 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Cardiff Heights, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$24,576 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 12288 each day if all Cardiff Heights homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system, multiplied by an estimated average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Cardiff Heights, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$8,970,240 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2285 each year if all 12288 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system, multiplied by an estimated average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Cardiff Heights, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

26,193 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2285 each year if all 12288 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 2285 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

366,703 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2285 each year if all 12288 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW, then converted to the equivalent number of mature trees capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide pollution equal to the amount of CO2 saved (14 trees per tonne of CO2). So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of higher energy star split system air conditioning because of improved energy efficiency.

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Car Emissions Equivalent

218,271,744 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2285 each year if all 12288 homes used a 7-star efficient split system when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW, then converted to the equivalent number of kilometres driven worth of car emissions driven by an average car equal to the amount of CO2 saved (120g of CO2 per km driven). So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of higher energy star split system air conditioning because of improved energy efficiency.

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Demographics

Cardiff Heights and the postcode of 2285 has a total 12288 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Cardiff Heights 11028 are houses, 810 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 433 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 41% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 41%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 17%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 1% of census results did not specify the number of bedrooms

Typically we see that the bigger the home, then the more it costs to heat and cool, and with 2.6 number of people per household and with 73% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 2285, investing in energy-efficient air conditioning will make a significant difference to energy savings here.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Cardiff Heights

Cardiff Heights is a suburb located in New South Wales, Australia. The climate in Cardiff Heights is generally mild, with warm summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature in Cardiff Heights is around 20 degrees Celsius. The hottest month in Cardiff Heights is January, with an average maximum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius. The coolest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 16 degrees Celsius.

Given the warm summers in Cardiff Heights, air conditioning is essential for maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature. Split system cooling is a popular choice for residents in Cardiff Heights due to its energy efficiency and ability to cool individual rooms. Split systems provide efficient cooling by using a compressor unit located outside the house and an indoor unit that distributes cool air throughout the room. Local air conditioning service and installation businesses in Cardiff Heights offer a range of options for residents to choose from, ensuring they find the right cooling solution for their needs.

With the increasing focus on sustainable living, residents in Cardiff Heights can also consider using solar power to power their air conditioning units. Solar-powered split systems harness energy from the sun, reducing reliance on traditional electricity sources and lowering energy costs. By utilizing solar power, residents can enjoy the benefits of split system cooling while reducing their environmental impact and saving on electricity bills.

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