Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Somerset, QLD 4876

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Somerset, QLD 4876

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Somerset, located in postcode 4876. Using the nearest weather station data from HORN ISLAND at an elevation of 4 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1995 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Somerset experiences summers that have reached up to 37.9 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as 15.1 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 23 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 80% at 9am and 75% 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, Somerset experiences wind speeds of up to 14.6 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 Somerset

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Somerset 4876

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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 Somerset

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Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Somerset
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
554433221100JanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec

* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Somerset: Horn Island - approx. 921 m

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

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Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Somerset, 4876

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

29°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Somerset uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Horn Island), which is at an elevation of 4 metres above sea level and started operating in 1995 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Somerset’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

219 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Somerset uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Horn Island), which is at an elevation of 4 metres above sea level and started operating in 1995 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 Somerset will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

75%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Somerset uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Horn Island), which is at an elevation of 4 metres above sea level and started operating in 1995 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Somerset’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

688

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 4876 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 4876 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

$1,004 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 1003.75 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 4876, 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 Somerset, 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

4,015 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 4015kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 4876, 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 Somerset, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

7,568 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4876 each day if all 688 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 Somerset, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,892 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 688 each day if all Somerset 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 Somerset, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$690,580 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4876 each year if all 688 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 Somerset, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

2,016 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4876 each year if all 688 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 4876 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

28,231 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4876 each year if all 688 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

16,804,400 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 4876 each year if all 688 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

Somerset and the postcode of 4876 has a total 688 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Somerset 533 are houses, 78 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 18 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 25% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 38%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 32%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 5% 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 3.7 number of people per household and with 3% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 4876, 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 Somerset

Located in Somerset QLD 4876, the town experiences a tropical climate with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The average maximum temperatures range from 29°C to 32°C during the summer months of December to February, with January being the hottest month. Yearly, Somerset reaches a maximum temperature of around 33°C. Given the warm climate, efficient cooling solutions are essential for residents, making air conditioning a necessity. Local aircon businesses in Somerset offer a range of services including installation and maintenance of split system cooling units, providing residents with effective and energy-efficient cooling solutions.

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