Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Kongwak, VIC 3951

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Kongwak, VIC 3951

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Kongwak, located in postcode 3951. Using the nearest weather station data from WONTHAGGI at an elevation of 55 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1911 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Kongwak 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 5.2 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 2.2 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 75% at 9am and 61% 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, Kongwak experiences wind speeds of up to 11.3 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 Kongwak

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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 Kongwak

Cool Watts

Cool Watts

Robin Hood Way, 3818

Efficient Heating & Cooling Solutions for Every Space

Naron Air Conditioning

Naron Air Conditioning

10 Frogmore Lane, 3977

Experience comfort, efficiency, and reliability.

PMJ Plumbing & Air-Conditioning

PMJ Plumbing & Air-Conditioning

PAKENHAM, 3810

Stay comfortable with PMJ Plumbing & Air-Conditioning

GMS Air Conditioning

GMS Air Conditioning

30 Halcyon Way, 3805

Your comfort, our priority!

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Kongwak
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Kongwak: Wonthaggi - approx. 6.7 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 Kongwak

Patel Electrical

Patel Electrical

36 Palladium Circuit, 3978

Take control of your energy bills.

Solahart Greater Gippsland

Solahart Greater Gippsland

119 Moore Street, 3825

Get Smart Get Solahart

Variety Solar

Variety Solar

13a Smith Street, 3820

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Suri & Suri Electrical

Suri & Suri Electrical

Hampton Park, 3976

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Kongwak, 3951

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

21°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Kongwak uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wonthaggi), which is at an elevation of 55 metres above sea level and started operating in 1911 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Kongwak’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

19 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Kongwak uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wonthaggi), which is at an elevation of 55 metres above sea level and started operating in 1911 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 Kongwak will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

61%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Kongwak uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wonthaggi), which is at an elevation of 55 metres above sea level and started operating in 1911 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Kongwak’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

350

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3951 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3951 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

$361 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 3951, 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 Kongwak, 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

1,414 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3951, 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 Kongwak, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

1,370 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3951 each day if all 354 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 Kongwak, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$350 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 354 each day if all Kongwak 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 Kongwak, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$129,164 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3951 each year if all 354 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 Kongwak, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

425 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3951 each year if all 354 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 3951 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

5,959 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3951 each year if all 354 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

3,574,646 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3951 each year if all 354 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

Kongwak and the postcode of 3951 has a total 354 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Kongwak 354 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 42% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 49%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 9%. 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 2.6 number of people per household and with 89% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3951, 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 Kongwak

Kongwak VIC 3951 is a charming town located in Victoria, Australia. The town experiences a temperate climate with mild summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature in Kongwak is around 15 degrees Celsius, making it an ideal location for year-round comfort.

During the summer months of December to February, Kongwak experiences its hottest temperatures, with average maximums ranging from 24 to 27 degrees Celsius. These warm temperatures highlight the need for effective cooling solutions to keep residents comfortable.

One popular cooling option for Kongwak residents is split system air conditioning. Split systems provide efficient and targeted cooling, allowing individuals to control the temperature in specific areas of their homes. Additionally, split systems are known for their energy efficiency, which can help reduce electricity bills. With the possibility of using solar power to power the unit, residents can further decrease their environmental impact while enjoying the benefits of a comfortable indoor environment.

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