Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Mil Lel, SA 5291

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Mil Lel, SA 5291

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Mil Lel, located in postcode 5291. Using the nearest weather station data from MOUNT GAMBIER POST OFFICE at an elevation of 65 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1860 and the latest recorded data in 1974, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Mil Lel experiences summers that have reached up to 44 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -3.1 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 5.7 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 3.6 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 60% at 9am and 52% 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, Mil Lel experiences wind speeds of up to 13.2 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 Mil Lel

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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 Mil Lel

Rubble Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Rubble Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Lot 85 Nilsson St, 5280

Stay comfortable with Rubble Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Cool Moose

Cool Moose

15, George Street, 5280

Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Electrical

HD Refrigeration & Airconditioning

HD Refrigeration & Airconditioning

345 Commercial Street West, 5290

Stay comfortable all year round with HD Refrigeration & Airconditioning

AJ's Refrigeration

AJ's Refrigeration

8, Evans Road, 5291

Cooling and Heating Solutions for Every Space

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Mil Lel
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Mil Lel: Mount Gambier Post Office - approx. 3.3 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 Mil Lel

Phase Electrical & Energy Solutions

Phase Electrical & Energy Solutions

1 Bodey Street, 5290

Powering your future with solar energy

eSmart Electrical

eSmart Electrical

43 Saleyards Road, 5280

Empowering Homes with Sustainable Energy

O'Brien Electrical Mount Gambier

O'Brien Electrical Mount Gambier

18 Calula Drive, 5291

Your Local Electrical Experts

Crouch Electrical

Crouch Electrical

Mount Gambier, 5290

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Mil Lel, 5291

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

20°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Mil Lel uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Mount Gambier Post Office), which is at an elevation of 65 metres above sea level and started operating in 1860 with the latest data recorded in 1974, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Mil Lel’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

20 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Mil Lel uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Mount Gambier Post Office), which is at an elevation of 65 metres above sea level and started operating in 1860 with the latest data recorded in 1974, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Mil Lel will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

49%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Mil Lel uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Mount Gambier Post Office), which is at an elevation of 65 metres above sea level and started operating in 1860 with the latest data recorded in 1974, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Mil Lel’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

2,082

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 5291 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 5291 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

$335 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 5291, 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 Mil Lel, 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

808 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 5291, 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 Mil Lel, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

9,043 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 5291 each day if all 3238 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 Mil Lel, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$2,033 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3238 each day if all Mil Lel 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 Mil Lel, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$827,076 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 5291 each year if all 3238 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 Mil Lel, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

528 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 5291 each year if all 3238 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 5291 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

10,423 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 5291 each year if all 3238 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

6,341,714 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 5291 each year if all 3238 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

Mil Lel and the postcode of 5291 has a total 3238 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Mil Lel 3140 are houses, 12 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 5 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 40% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 45%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 13%. 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 2.7 number of people per household and with 86% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 5291, 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 Mil Lel

Mil Lel SA 5291 is a town located in South Australia with a temperate climate. The average weather in Mil Lel is characterized by mild summers and cool winters. The town experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year.

The average maximum temperature in Mil Lel varies by month. In summer (December to February), the average maximum temperature ranges from 25 to 29 degrees Celsius. The hottest month in Mil Lel is typically January, with an average maximum temperature of around 29 degrees Celsius. In winter (June to August), the average maximum temperature ranges from 12 to 15 degrees Celsius.

Given the climate in Mil Lel, cooling systems such as air-conditioning and HVAC are essential during the hot summer months. Split system air-conditioning units are particularly beneficial for residents in Mil Lel. These systems provide efficient cooling while also offering the option of heating during the cooler winter months. Additionally, the possibility of using solar power to power the unit makes it an environmentally friendly and cost-effective choice for residents.

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