Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Russell Vale, NSW 2517

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Russell Vale, NSW 2517

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Russell Vale, located in postcode 2517. Using the nearest weather station data from BELLAMBI AWS at an elevation of 10 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1988 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Russell Vale experiences summers that have reached up to 43.7 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as 4.1 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 1.9 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 0 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 75% at 9am and 72% 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, Russell Vale experiences wind speeds of up to 17 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 Russell Vale

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

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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 Russell Vale

TC Air & Electric

21 Jardine St, 2519

At TC AIR we want to make customers for life

Cronulla AirCon & Electrical

30 The Esplanade, 2230

Your Trusted Air Conditioning Experts

Mistafog

21/70 Bridge Street, 2571

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Skycon Air

SYLVANIA, 2224

Stay comfortable with Skycon Air

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Russell Vale
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Russell Vale: Bellambi Aws - approx. 1.8 km

Split System 5 Star
6kW Solar System
5.05.04.04.03.03.02.02.01.01.00.00.0Split System 5 StarJanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec32.032.024.024.016.016.08.08.00.00.06kW Solar System
Est Daily Split System Cooling Offset By Solar Power

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Featured Solar Installers Servicing Russell Vale

SolarBlu

20 Marshall Street, 2530

Get quality solar without breaking the bank.

The Energy Experts

45 Jerrara Road, 2533

Solar made easy.

Banana Solar

6/2 Bishop Street, 2044

100% Australian owned and operated.

Sunflow Solar

17 Lorraine Street, 2210

Call 1300 4 Sunflow

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Russell Vale, 2517

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

19°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Russell Vale uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Bellambi Aws), which is at an elevation of 10 metres above sea level and started operating in 1988 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Russell Vale’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

8 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Russell Vale uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Bellambi Aws), which is at an elevation of 10 metres above sea level and started operating in 1988 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Russell Vale 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 Russell Vale uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Bellambi Aws), which is at an elevation of 10 metres above sea level and started operating in 1988 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Russell Vale’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

2,440

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2517 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2517 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

$150 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 182.5 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 2517, 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 Russell Vale, 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

602 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 730kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2517, 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 Russell Vale, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

5,047 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2517 each day if all 5213 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 Russell Vale, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,137 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 5213 each day if all Russell Vale 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 Russell Vale, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$427,968 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2517 each year if all 5213 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 Russell Vale, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

1,100 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2517 each year if all 5213 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 2517 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

17,352 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2517 each year if all 5213 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

10,417,770 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2517 each year if all 5213 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

Russell Vale and the postcode of 2517 has a total 5213 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Russell Vale 3388 are houses, 879 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 916 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 32% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 42%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 25%. 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 2.5 number of people per household and with 73% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 2517, 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 Russell Vale

Russell Vale is a charming suburb located in the Illawarra region of New South Wales, Australia. The area enjoys a temperate climate with mild winters and warm summers, making it an ideal place to live. The average annual temperature in Russell Vale is around 20 degrees Celsius, with the hottest months being December, January, and February.

During the summer months, the average maximum temperature in Russell Vale ranges from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. January is typically the hottest month, with temperatures sometimes reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius. With such warm weather, residents of Russell Vale often rely on cooling systems to keep their homes comfortable.

One popular cooling option for residents is split system air conditioning. Split systems offer several benefits, including energy efficiency and the ability to cool specific areas of the home. In Russell Vale, where the temperatures can get quite high, having an efficient cooling system is essential. Local air conditioning service and installation businesses in Russell Vale can help residents choose the right split system for their needs and provide professional installation services.

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