Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Ngapala, SA 5374

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Ngapala, SA 5374

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Ngapala, located in postcode 5374. Using the nearest weather station data from EUDUNDA at an elevation of 420 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1880 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Ngapala experiences summers that have reached up to 45 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2.2 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 13.6 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 3.2 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 57% at 9am and 32% 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, Ngapala experiences wind speeds of up to 11.2 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 Ngapala

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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 Ngapala

Docair

Docair

95, Main North Road, 5453

Stay comfortable with Docair's reliable HVAC solutions

Reftec Services

Reftec Services

27 Murray St, 5352

Your comfort, our priority.

CMS Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services

CMS Refrigeration & Airconditioning Services

21, Railway Cresccent, 5118

Your Trusted Experts for Cooling and Heating Solutions

Pilkington's Refrigeration

Pilkington's Refrigeration

12 Archer St, 5453

Stay comfortable all year round with Pilkington's Refrigeration

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Ngapala
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Ngapala: Eudunda - approx. 5.8 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 Ngapala

Worx Electrical & Solar

Worx Electrical & Solar

Tanunda, 5352

Powering your home with clean energy

EcoSurge Electrical & Solar

EcoSurge Electrical & Solar

Gawler, 5118

We design, install and maintain solar systems in Adelaide.

B R Burns Electrical Contractors

B R Burns Electrical Contractors

Swan Reach, 5354

Power your home with the sun's energy

Solaress Electrical & Solar Systems

Solaress Electrical & Solar Systems

Gawler, 5118

Solaress: Radiating Power, Lighting Your Tomorrow

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Ngapala, 5374

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

21°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Ngapala uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Eudunda), which is at an elevation of 420 metres above sea level and started operating in 1880 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Ngapala’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

40 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Ngapala uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Eudunda), which is at an elevation of 420 metres above sea level and started operating in 1880 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 Ngapala will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

26%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Ngapala uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Eudunda), which is at an elevation of 420 metres above sea level and started operating in 1880 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Ngapala’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

472

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 5374 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 5374 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

$568 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 730 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 5374, 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 Ngapala, 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

1,121 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2920kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 5374, 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 Ngapala, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

1,960 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 5374 each day if all 607 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 Ngapala, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$382 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 607 each day if all Ngapala 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 Ngapala, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$191,855 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 5374 each year if all 607 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 Ngapala, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

317 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 5374 each year if all 607 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 5374 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

2,329 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 5374 each year if all 607 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

1,471,940 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 5374 each year if all 607 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

Ngapala and the postcode of 5374 has a total 607 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Ngapala 593 are houses, 11 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 3 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 23% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 51%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 23%. 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 2.2 number of people per household and with 78% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 5374, 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 Ngapala

Ngapala SA 5374 experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers and mild winters. The average maximum temperature ranges from 25°C in December to 37°C in January, making these months the hottest of the year. The yearly maximum temperature can reach up to 45°C, highlighting the need for effective cooling solutions in Ngapala.

When it comes to cooling requirements, split system air conditioning units are a popular choice in Ngapala. These systems provide efficient cooling and heating options, making them suitable for year-round use. Additionally, they offer the flexibility of zoning, allowing different areas of a home or office to be cooled individually based on specific needs.

Considering the abundance of sunlight in Ngapala, harnessing solar power to operate split system air conditioners is a sustainable and cost-effective solution. By utilizing solar energy, residents and businesses can reduce their environmental impact and lower their electricity bills while enjoying the benefits of a comfortable indoor environment.

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