Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Elbow Valley, QLD 4370

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Elbow Valley, QLD 4370

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Elbow Valley, located in postcode 4370. Using the nearest weather station data from WARWICK at an elevation of 475 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1994 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Elbow Valley experiences summers that have reached up to 42.2 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -7.7 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 16.6 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 13.2 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 63% at 9am and 47% 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, Elbow Valley experiences wind speeds of up to 12.9 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 Elbow Valley

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Elbow Valley 4370

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Elbow Valley 4370

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

Elbow Valley 4370

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Elbow Valley 4370

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

Elbow Valley 4370

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Elbow Valley

Warwick Heating & Cooling

Warwick Heating & Cooling

68 Palmerin St, 4370

Stay comfortable all year round with Warwick Heating & Cooling

M W F Plumbing Stanthorpe

M W F Plumbing Stanthorpe

64 Maryland Street, 4380

Stay comfortable all year round with M W F Plumbing Stanthorpe

Thermforce

Thermforce

4 Manns Ln, 4380

Quality service for all your heating and cooling needs

Total Cool Solutions

Total Cool Solutions

14A Diery St, 4370

Stay cool, stay warm, stay comfortable.

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Elbow Valley
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Elbow Valley: Warwick - approx. 1.9 km

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

Elbow Valley 4370

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Elbow Valley

Marsh Electrical

Marsh Electrical

Stanthorpe, 4380

Powering your future with solar energy

Electrical Worx Warwick

Electrical Worx Warwick

46 King Street, 4370

Empowering Warwick with clean, affordable solar energy.

Solar Blessing

Solar Blessing

Stanthorpe, 4380

Power your home or business with clean, renewable energy

C H Gittins

C H Gittins

Allora, 4362

Power your future with clean, renewable energy

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Elbow Valley, 4370

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

28°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Elbow Valley uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Warwick), which is at an elevation of 475 metres above sea level and started operating in 1994 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Elbow Valley’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

67 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Elbow Valley uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Warwick), which is at an elevation of 475 metres above sea level and started operating in 1994 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 Elbow Valley will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

47%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Elbow Valley uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Warwick), which is at an elevation of 475 metres above sea level and started operating in 1994 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Elbow Valley’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

7,414

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4370 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4370 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

$639 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 638.75 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4370, 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 Elbow Valley, 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

2,555 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2555kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4370, 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 Elbow Valley, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

51,898 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4370 each day if all 7414 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 Elbow Valley, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$12,975 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 7414 each day if all Elbow Valley 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 Elbow Valley, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$4,735,693 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4370 each year if all 7414 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 Elbow Valley, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

13,828 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4370 each year if all 7414 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 QLD, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 4370 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

193,595 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4370 each year if all 7414 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 QLD, 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

115,235,802 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4370 each year if all 7414 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 QLD, 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

Elbow Valley and the postcode of 4370 has a total 7414 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Elbow Valley 6579 are houses, 640 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 113 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 37% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 41%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 20%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2% 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 2.4 number of people per household and with 67% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4370, 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 Elbow Valley

Elbow Valley, located in QLD 4370, experiences a temperate climate throughout the year. The average weather is characterized by mild winters and warm summers. The town enjoys a comfortable average maximum temperature of around 25°C in the summer months, making it an ideal destination for outdoor activities.

The hottest months in Elbow Valley are typically December and January, with average maximum temperatures reaching up to 30°C. During these months, the need for effective cooling solutions becomes crucial to maintain a comfortable indoor environment. This is where local aircon service and installation businesses play a vital role in providing top-notch HVAC solutions to the residents.

One popular cooling option for homes in Elbow Valley is split system air-conditioning. Split systems offer numerous benefits, including energy efficiency and individual temperature control for each room. With the possibility of using solar power to power the unit, residents can further reduce their carbon footprint and enjoy cost-effective cooling solutions. Local aircon businesses in Elbow Valley specialize in the installation and maintenance of split system air-conditioning, ensuring that residents can stay cool and comfortable all year round.

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