Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Merritts Creek, QLD 4352

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Merritts Creek, QLD 4352

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Merritts Creek, located in postcode 4352. Using the nearest weather station data from TOOWOOMBA at an elevation of 691 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1869 and the latest recorded data in 2007, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Merritts Creek experiences summers that have reached up to 39.3 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -4.4 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 7 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 6 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 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, Merritts Creek experiences wind speeds of up to 19 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 Merritts Creek

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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 Merritts Creek

CMS Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Service

CMS Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Service

22 Cockatoo Drive, 4343

Your Comfort, Our Priority

NB Trades & Services

NB Trades & Services

140 Jellicoe Street, 4350

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Wayne Jordan

Wayne Jordan

24 Kingfisher Ct, 4341

Stay cozy, stay comfortable with Wayne Jordan

Silver Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Silver Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

6 Kane St, 4350

Reliable and high quality service for all your air-conditioning and refrigeration needs

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Merritts Creek
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Merritts Creek: Toowoomba - approx. 6.1 km

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

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Featured Solar Installers Servicing Merritts Creek

SEBSS

SEBSS

Queensland, 4350

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Electrical Sensations

Electrical Sensations

57 Gipps Street, 4350

We’ll help bring your electricity bill under control.

Arctic Energy Services

Arctic Energy Services

28 Elizabeth Kenny Court, 4350

Innovative solar solutions.

DMH Automation

DMH Automation

Darling Heights, 4350

Power your life with the sun's energy

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Merritts Creek, 4352

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

26°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Merritts Creek uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Toowoomba), which is at an elevation of 691 metres above sea level and started operating in 1869 with the latest data recorded in 2007, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Merritts Creek’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

29 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Merritts Creek uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Toowoomba), which is at an elevation of 691 metres above sea level and started operating in 1869 with the latest data recorded in 2007, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Merritts Creek will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

56%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Merritts Creek uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Toowoomba), which is at an elevation of 691 metres above sea level and started operating in 1869 with the latest data recorded in 2007, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Merritts Creek’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

10,317

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4352 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4352 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

$364 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 365 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4352, 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 Merritts Creek, 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

1,457 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4352, 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 Merritts Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

41,277 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4352 each day if all 10320 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 Merritts Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$10,317 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 10320 each day if all Merritts Creek 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 Merritts Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$3,766,797 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4352 each year if all 10320 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 Merritts Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

10,996 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4352 each year if all 10320 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 4352 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

153,983 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4352 each year if all 10320 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

91,662,237 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4352 each year if all 10320 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

Merritts Creek and the postcode of 4352 has a total 10320 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Merritts Creek 10035 are houses, 223 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 29 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 66% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 27%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 6%. 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 2.8 number of people per household and with 84% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4352, 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 Merritts Creek

Merritts Creek is a picturesque town located in QLD 4352, known for its pleasant weather and comfortable climate. The average weather in Merritts Creek is characterized by hot summers and mild winters, making it an ideal place for residents to enjoy outdoor activities all year round.

During the summer months, the average maximum temperature in Merritts Creek ranges from 28 to 33 degrees Celsius. The hottest month is typically January, with temperatures reaching up to 35 degrees Celsius. This warm climate creates a high demand for efficient cooling solutions to keep homes and businesses comfortable.

One popular cooling option in Merritts Creek is split system air conditioning. These systems are highly efficient and provide both cooling and heating capabilities, making them suitable for year-round use. Additionally, split systems offer the advantage of zoning, allowing different areas of a building to be cooled independently, saving energy and reducing costs. With the possibility of using solar power to power the unit, residents can further reduce their carbon footprint and enjoy cost-effective cooling.

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