Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Runcorn, QLD 4113

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Runcorn, QLD 4113

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Runcorn, located in postcode 4113. Using the nearest weather station data from ARCHERFIELD AIRPORT at an elevation of 13 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1929 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Runcorn experiences summers that have reached up to 43.5 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2.5 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 17.7 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 1.5 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 66% at 9am and 55% 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, Runcorn experiences wind speeds of up to 11.8 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 Runcorn

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Runcorn 4113

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Runcorn 4113

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

Runcorn 4113

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Runcorn 4113

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 Runcorn

Leolec Services

Leolec Services

592 Oakey Flat Rd, 4505

Switch on quality living and peace of mind

Aircon Brisbane

Aircon Brisbane

12, Montgomerie Parade, 4509

Your Trusted Choice for Air Conditioning Services

Living Cool

Living Cool

Underwood, 4119

Air Conditioning Solutions

Arctic Fox

Arctic Fox

Upper Coomera, 4209

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Runcorn
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Runcorn: Archerfield Airport - approx. 2.8 km

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

Runcorn 4113

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Runcorn

OTI Power

OTI Power

991 Stanley Street East, 4169

Owners. Tenants. Investors

Ecoelectric

Ecoelectric

35 Moolingal Street, 4074

Smart Solar ~ Made Simple

SFR Electrical

SFR Electrical

Kedron, 4031

Safe . Fast . Reliable

NG Solar

NG Solar

Oxenford, 4210

We are local electricians that live on the Gold Coast.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Runcorn, 4113

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

28°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Runcorn uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Archerfield Airport), which is at an elevation of 13 metres above sea level and started operating in 1929 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Runcorn’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

73 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Runcorn uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Archerfield Airport), which is at an elevation of 13 metres above sea level and started operating in 1929 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 Runcorn 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 Runcorn uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Archerfield Airport), which is at an elevation of 13 metres above sea level and started operating in 1929 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Runcorn’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

9,949

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4113 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4113 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 4113, 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 Runcorn, 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 4113, 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 Runcorn, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

69,643 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4113 each day if all 9949 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 Runcorn, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$17,411 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 9949 each day if all Runcorn 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 Runcorn, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$6,354,924 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4113 each year if all 9949 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 Runcorn, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

18,556 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4113 each year if all 9949 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 4113 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

259,789 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4113 each year if all 9949 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

154,637,307 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4113 each year if all 9949 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

Runcorn and the postcode of 4113 has a total 9949 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Runcorn 6639 are houses, 2803 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 179 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 45% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 45%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 9%. 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 61% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4113, 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 Runcorn

Runcorn is a suburb located in Queensland, Australia, with the postcode 4113. The average weather in Runcorn is generally warm and humid throughout the year, making cooling systems essential for comfortable living. The town experiences a subtropical climate, with hot and humid summers and mild winters.

The average maximum temperatures in Runcorn vary by month. In the hottest months of January and February, the average maximum temperature reaches around 31°C. December and March also have high temperatures, with averages of 30°C. The coolest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 21°C.

Given the warm climate in Runcorn, having an efficient cooling system is crucial. Split system air-conditioning units are a popular choice for residents due to their ability to cool individual rooms or specific areas. These systems provide effective cooling while being energy-efficient, which helps reduce electricity bills. Additionally, considering the environmental impact, using solar power to operate the split system can further reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint.

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