Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Benalla, VIC 3673

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Benalla, VIC 3673

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Benalla, located in postcode 3673. Using the nearest weather station data from BENALLA (SHADFORTH STREET) at an elevation of 170 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1882 and the latest recorded data in 2006, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Benalla experiences summers that have reached up to 43.5 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -4.5 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 18.4 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 13 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 53% 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, Benalla experiences wind speeds of up to 10.5 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 Benalla

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Benalla 3673

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Benalla 3673

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

Benalla 3673

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Benalla 3673

3 Star Energy Rating
5 Star Energy Rating
7 Star Energy Rating
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Est Daily Split System Cooling Energy Consumption (kW)

Benalla 3673

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Benalla

Mansfield Climate Control

Mansfield Climate Control

1471 Old Tolmie Rd, 3723

Your Comfort, Our Priority

0 Reviews
CPO Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

CPO Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

34 Wilson Road, 3677

Stay comfortable with CPO Air Conditioning & Refrigeration

0 Reviews
O'Briens Plumbing & Air Conditioning

O'Briens Plumbing & Air Conditioning

17-19 Muntz St, 3677

Your Comfort, Our Priority

0 Reviews
O"Brien Plumbing & Air Conditioning

O"Brien Plumbing & Air Conditioning

17 -19 Muntz Street, 3677

Your Comfort, Our Priority

0 Reviews

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Benalla
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Benalla: Benalla (shadforth Street) - approx. 693 m

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

Benalla 3673

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Benalla

Urban Renewables

Urban Renewables

8 Wonga Park Drive, 3678

Smart solar energy.

0 Reviews
Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

50 Thomas Street, 3677

For all your solar power and electrical needs.

6 Reviews
Solahart Albury Wodonga

Solahart Albury Wodonga

34 Browning Street, 3677

Power your home with the sun's energy

0 Reviews
Spot on Sparky

Spot on Sparky

Benalla, 3672

Powering homes with the sun's brilliance

0 Reviews

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Benalla, 3673

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

28°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Benalla uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Benalla (shadforth Street)), which is at an elevation of 170 metres above sea level and started operating in 1882 with the latest data recorded in 2006, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Benalla’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

61 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Benalla uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Benalla (shadforth Street)), which is at an elevation of 170 metres above sea level and started operating in 1882 with the latest data recorded in 2006, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Benalla will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

34%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Benalla uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Benalla (shadforth Street)), which is at an elevation of 170 metres above sea level and started operating in 1882 with the latest data recorded in 2006, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Benalla’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

709

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3673 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3673 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 3673, 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 Benalla, 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 3673, 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 Benalla, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

4,963 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3673 each day if all 709 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 Benalla, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,241 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 709 each day if all Benalla 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 Benalla, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$452,874 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3673 each year if all 709 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 Benalla, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

1,504 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3673 each year if all 709 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 VIC, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 3673 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

21,050 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3673 each year if all 709 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 VIC, 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

12,529,448 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3673 each year if all 709 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 VIC, 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

Benalla and the postcode of 3673 has a total 709 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Benalla 695 are houses, 0 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 0 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 35% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 45%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 17%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 3% 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 2.3 number of people per household and with 84% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3673, 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 Benalla

Benalla, VIC 3673, experiences a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The average maximum temperatures range from 30°C in January, the hottest month, to 13°C in July, the coldest month. The yearly maximum temperature can reach up to 40°C, emphasizing the need for effective cooling solutions. Local aircon businesses in Benalla offer installation and servicing of split system air-conditioning units, ideal for efficient cooling. Split systems are beneficial for precise temperature control and energy efficiency. Residents can also consider using solar power to reduce electricity costs and environmental impact.

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