Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Flagstaff Hill, SA 5159

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Flagstaff Hill, SA 5159

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Flagstaff Hill, located in postcode 5159. Using the nearest weather station data from BELAIR (KALYRA) at an elevation of 305 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.

Flagstaff Hill experiences summers that have reached up to 43.1 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as 0.5 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 7.9 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 60% at 9am and 46% 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, Flagstaff Hill experiences wind speeds of up to 14.2 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 Flagstaff Hill

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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 Flagstaff Hill

REQ Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

20-30 Crozier St, 5015

Stay cool and cozy with REQ Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

61 Reviews

SEM Group South Australia - Solar Installer

76 Hughes St, 5010

Solar Power Made Simple.

0 Reviews

Bonetti Refrigeration & Electrical

38 Bower Street, 5011

Stay Comfortable, Stay Efficient

0 Reviews

Accutemp Services - Commercial Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

28 Liston Rd, 5160

Reliable. Professional. Trusted.

0 Reviews

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Flagstaff Hill
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Flagstaff Hill: Belair (kalyra) - approx. 1.9 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 Flagstaff Hill

Rawsons Electrical

620 Cross Road, 5038

Rawsons Electrical celebrates 75 years of service.

47 Reviews

Allstate Solar

16 Desmond Avenue, 5033

Your first choice for all things solar.

178 Reviews

Makn Energy

Adelaide, 5000

Solar and battery solutions.

0 Reviews

Bright Earth Solar

132 Mooringe Avenue, 5037

Leading solar power system installers in South Australia.

58 Reviews

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Flagstaff Hill, 5159

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

22°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Flagstaff Hill uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Belair (kalyra)), which is at an elevation of 305 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 Flagstaff Hill’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

28 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Flagstaff Hill uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Belair (kalyra)), which is at an elevation of 305 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 Flagstaff Hill will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

43%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Flagstaff Hill uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Belair (kalyra)), which is at an elevation of 305 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 Flagstaff Hill’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

8,116

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 5159 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 5159 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

$494 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 5159, 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 Flagstaff Hill, 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

1,238 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2190kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 5159, 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 Flagstaff Hill, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

49,808 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 5159 each day if all 12507 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 Flagstaff Hill, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$12,286 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 12507 each day if all Flagstaff Hill 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 Flagstaff Hill, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$4,565,061 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 5159 each year if all 12507 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 Flagstaff Hill, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

3,978 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 5159 each year if all 12507 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 SA, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 5159 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

58,579 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 5159 each year if all 12507 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 SA, 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

35,004,452 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 5159 each year if all 12507 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 SA, 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

Flagstaff Hill and the postcode of 5159 has a total 12507 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Flagstaff Hill 11696 are houses, 724 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 13 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 38% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 53%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 8%. 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 2.6 number of people per household and with 84% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 5159, 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 Flagstaff Hill

Flagstaff Hill, located in SA 5159, experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average maximum temperature ranges from 26°C in January to 15°C in July. The hottest months are typically January and February, with temperatures often reaching the mid-30s. With such warm weather, reliable cooling solutions are essential for the comfort of residents.

One popular option for cooling in Flagstaff Hill is split system air conditioning. Split systems provide efficient and effective cooling by distributing cool air throughout the home. They are also versatile, allowing for individual temperature control in different rooms. Local aircon service and installation businesses in Flagstaff Hill offer a range of split system options to suit different needs and budgets.

Additionally, considering the environmental impact of cooling systems, residents of Flagstaff Hill can explore the possibility of using solar power to run their air conditioning units. Solar-powered split systems harness the abundant sunlight in the region, reducing reliance on traditional electricity sources and minimizing carbon emissions. By opting for solar-powered air conditioning, residents can enjoy the benefits of cooling while contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.

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