Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Fairfield, VIC 3078

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Fairfield, VIC 3078

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Fairfield, located in postcode 3078. Using the nearest weather station data from MELBOURNE REGIONAL OFFICE at an elevation of 31 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1908 and the latest recorded data in 2015, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Fairfield experiences summers that have reached up to 46.4 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -2.8 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 7.8 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 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 63% at 9am and 47% 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, Fairfield experiences wind speeds of up to 10 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 Fairfield

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Fairfield 3078

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Fairfield 3078

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

Fairfield 3078

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Fairfield 3078

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

Fairfield 3078

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Fairfield

Storm Electrical Solutions

Storm Electrical Solutions

61B Hansen Street, 3025

Storm electrical solutions.

Too Hot Climate Systems

Too Hot Climate Systems

3 Perkin Court, 3175

Comfort and Quality, Delivered with Care

Plumbzall Pty Ltd

Plumbzall Pty Ltd

4 Bundoran Ct, 3429

Quality Plumbing Services You Can Trust

Sharpie the Sparkie

Sharpie the Sparkie

Ringwood, 3134

Quality tradesmen for your electrical & air conditioning needs

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Fairfield
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Fairfield: Melbourne Regional Office - approx. 1.2 km

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

Fairfield 3078

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Fairfield

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.

Zing Solar Vic

Zing Solar Vic

2 Main Street, 3030

100% Australian based

Solar Run Keysborough

Solar Run Keysborough

35 Pacific Drive, 3173

Australia’s preferred solar company making installation simple.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Fairfield, 3078

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

24°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Fairfield uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Melbourne Regional Office), which is at an elevation of 31 metres above sea level and started operating in 1908 with the latest data recorded in 2015, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Fairfield’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

30 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Fairfield uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Melbourne Regional Office), which is at an elevation of 31 metres above sea level and started operating in 1908 with the latest data recorded in 2015, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Fairfield will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

47%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Fairfield uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Melbourne Regional Office), which is at an elevation of 31 metres above sea level and started operating in 1908 with the latest data recorded in 2015, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Fairfield’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

4,987

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3078 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3078 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

$547 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 3078, 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 Fairfield, 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

2,190 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2190kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3078, 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 Fairfield, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

29,922 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3078 each day if all 4987 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 Fairfield, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$7,480 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 4987 each day if all Fairfield 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 Fairfield, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$2,730,382 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3078 each year if all 4987 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 Fairfield, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

9,064 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3078 each year if all 4987 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 3078 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

126,908 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3078 each year if all 4987 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

75,538,089 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3078 each year if all 4987 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

Fairfield and the postcode of 3078 has a total 4987 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Fairfield 2364 are houses, 1147 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 1456 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 20% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 34%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 46%. 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 2.3 number of people per household and with 60% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3078, 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 Fairfield

Fairfield VIC 3078 enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. The average maximum temperatures range from 20°C to 26°C throughout the year. The hottest months are January and February, with maximum temperatures reaching up to 30°C. To combat the heat, residents often rely on efficient cooling systems like split system air conditioners. These systems provide targeted cooling, making them ideal for homes in Fairfield. Local aircon service and installation businesses offer expertise in HVAC systems, ensuring residents stay comfortable year-round.

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