Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Ridgewood, QLD 4563

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Ridgewood, QLD 4563

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Ridgewood, located in postcode 4563. Using the nearest weather station data from TEWANTIN POST OFFICE at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1895 and the latest recorded data in 1996, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Ridgewood experiences summers that have reached up to 44.2 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2.8 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 8.5 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 0.8 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 74% at 9am and 70% 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, Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Ridgewood 4563

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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 Ridgewood

iDeal Solar Aircon Electrical

iDeal Solar Aircon Electrical

11/40 Claude Boyd Parade, 4551

Air Conditioning & Electrical

Coastlife Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

Coastlife Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

5 Haslewood Cres, 4551

Excellence with integrity

Caloundra Energy

Caloundra Energy

2 Bombala Terrace, 4551

Efficient heating and cooling solutions for your comfort

Air Con Sunshine Coast

Air Con Sunshine Coast

5 / 1, Levuka Avenue, 4551

Stay cool with Air Con Sunshine Coast

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Ridgewood
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ridgewood: Tewantin Post Office - approx. 5.2 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 Ridgewood

Solahart Sunshine Coast

Solahart Sunshine Coast

88 Link Crescent, 4573

Your trusted local solar power installer.

Uni Industries

Uni Industries

Shop 18/278 Nicklin Way, 4575

Family Owned & Operated - Renewable Energy Experts

SunSmart Sunshine Coast

SunSmart Sunshine Coast

9 Myrtus St, 4557

Solar it all makes CENTS

Sun Air Electrical

Sun Air Electrical

Nambour, 4560

Providing quality electrical services for more than a decade.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Ridgewood, 4563

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

21°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Ridgewood uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Tewantin Post Office), which is at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level and started operating in 1895 with the latest data recorded in 1996, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Ridgewood’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

27 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Ridgewood uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Tewantin Post Office), which is at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level and started operating in 1895 with the latest data recorded in 1996, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Ridgewood will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

53%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Ridgewood uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Tewantin Post Office), which is at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level and started operating in 1895 with the latest data recorded in 1996, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Ridgewood’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

1,327

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4563 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4563 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

$411 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 547.5 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4563, 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 Ridgewood, 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

743 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2190kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4563, 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 Ridgewood, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

8,627 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4563 each day if all 3650 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 Ridgewood, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$2,057 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3650 each day if all Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$799,217 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4563 each year if all 3650 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 Ridgewood, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

2,201 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4563 each year if all 3650 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 4563 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

32,544 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4563 each year if all 3650 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

19,451,447 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4563 each year if all 3650 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

Ridgewood and the postcode of 4563 has a total 3650 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Ridgewood 3394 are houses, 33 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 197 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 37%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 20%. 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 82% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4563, 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 Ridgewood

Ridgewood QLD 4563 experiences a subtropical climate with mild winters and warm summers. The average annual temperature in Ridgewood is around 24 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are typically January and February, with average maximum temperatures reaching around 30 degrees Celsius.

Due to the warm climate, cooling requirements in Ridgewood are essential for maintaining comfort during the summer months. One popular cooling solution is split system air conditioning, which offers both cooling and heating capabilities. Split systems are energy-efficient and provide individual temperature control for different rooms or areas of a property.

For residents of Ridgewood looking for reliable air conditioning services and installations, there are several local businesses that specialize in HVAC systems and split system aircon. These businesses offer professional installation, maintenance, and repair services, ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency. Additionally, considering the abundance of sunlight in Ridgewood, harnessing solar power to operate the air conditioning unit can further reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.

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