Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Cardinia, VIC 3978

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Cardinia, VIC 3978

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Cardinia, located in postcode 3978. Using the nearest weather station data from TOORADIN at an elevation of 3 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1947 and the latest recorded data in 1974, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Cardinia experiences summers that have reached up to 43.9 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -6.7 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 8.6 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 9.3 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 66% at 9am and 50% 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, Cardinia experiences wind speeds of up to 13.7 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 Cardinia

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Cardinia 3978

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Cardinia 3978

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

Cardinia 3978

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Cardinia 3978

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

Cardinia 3978

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Cardinia

Storm Electrical Solutions

Storm Electrical Solutions

61B Hansen Street, 3025

Storm electrical solutions.

SK Air (VIC)

SK Air (VIC)

Unit 8/282 Chesterville Rd, 3189

Cooling and heating solutions for every home

Sharpie the Sparkie

Sharpie the Sparkie

Ringwood, 3134

Quality tradesmen for your electrical & air conditioning needs

Too Hot Climate Systems

Too Hot Climate Systems

3 Perkin Court, 3175

Comfort and Quality, Delivered with Care

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Cardinia
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Cardinia: Tooradin - approx. 3.7 km

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

Cardinia 3978

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Cardinia

Jet Solar

Jet Solar

13/5 Enterprise Drive, 3178

Victoria's highest rated solar installer.

Pacific Solar

Pacific Solar

1 Hewitt Street, 3192

Unleash the power of commercial solar.

Limitless Energy Solutions

Limitless Energy Solutions

6-7 Nicole Close, 3153

Proudly Melbourne Locals

Solar Run Keysborough

Solar Run Keysborough

35 Pacific Drive, 3173

Australia’s preferred solar company making installation simple.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Cardinia, 3978

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

23°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Cardinia uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Tooradin), which is at an elevation of 3 metres above sea level and started operating in 1947 with the latest data recorded in 1974, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Cardinia’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

26 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Cardinia uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Tooradin), which is at an elevation of 3 metres above sea level and started operating in 1947 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 Cardinia will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

54%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Cardinia uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Tooradin), which is at an elevation of 3 metres above sea level and started operating in 1947 with the latest data recorded in 1974, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Cardinia’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

12,972

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3978 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3978 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

$452 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 456.25 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3978, 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 Cardinia, 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

1,788 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1825kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3978, 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 Cardinia, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

65,008 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3978 each day if all 13009 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 Cardinia, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$16,224 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 13009 each day if all Cardinia 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 Cardinia, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$5,935,319 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3978 each year if all 13009 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 Cardinia, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

19,669 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3978 each year if all 13009 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 3978 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

275,839 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3978 each year if all 13009 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

164,212,570 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3978 each year if all 13009 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

Cardinia and the postcode of 3978 has a total 13009 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Cardinia 12645 are houses, 332 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 8 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 71% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 24%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 4%. 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 3.2 number of people per household and with 74% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3978, 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 Cardinia

Cardinia VIC 3978 experiences a temperate climate with mild summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature in Cardinia is around 14 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are typically January and February, with average maximum temperatures reaching around 26 degrees Celsius. The coolest months are June and July, with average maximum temperatures of around 13 degrees Celsius.

Given the moderate temperatures in Cardinia, cooling requirements are essential during the summer months. One effective cooling solution for homes and businesses in Cardinia is the installation of split system air conditioning units. Split systems offer energy-efficient cooling, allowing users to control the temperature in individual rooms or zones. This ensures optimal comfort while minimizing energy consumption.

When it comes to powering split system air conditioners in Cardinia, solar power is a viable and sustainable option. With abundant sunshine throughout the year, harnessing solar energy to power air conditioning units can significantly reduce electricity bills and carbon footprint. Local aircon service and installation businesses in Cardinia can provide expert advice on choosing the right split system unit and integrating solar power for efficient and eco-friendly cooling.

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