Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Nelson, VIC 3292

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Nelson, VIC 3292

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Nelson, located in postcode 3292. Using the nearest weather station data from MOUNT GAMBIER POST OFFICE at an elevation of 65 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1860 and the latest recorded data in 1974, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Nelson experiences summers that have reached up to 44 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -3.1 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 5.7 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 3.6 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 60% at 9am and 52% 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, Nelson experiences wind speeds of up to 13.2 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 Nelson

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Nelson 3292

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Nelson 3292

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

Nelson 3292

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Nelson 3292

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

Nelson 3292

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Nelson

HD Refrigeration & Airconditioning

HD Refrigeration & Airconditioning

345 Commercial Street West, 5290

Stay comfortable all year round with HD Refrigeration & Airconditioning

Knights Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Knights Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

197 Percy St, 3305

Stay comfortable all year round with Knights Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Mac's Trashpak

Mac's Trashpak

100 Sturt St, 5290

Stay comfortable with Mac's Trashpak

AJ's Refrigeration

AJ's Refrigeration

8, Evans Road, 5291

Cooling and Heating Solutions for Every Space

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Nelson
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Nelson: Mount Gambier Post Office - approx. 9.5 km

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

Nelson 3292

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Nelson

Phase Electrical & Energy Solutions

Phase Electrical & Energy Solutions

1 Bodey Street, 5290

Powering your future with solar energy

O'Brien Electrical Mount Gambier

O'Brien Electrical Mount Gambier

18 Calula Drive, 5291

Your Local Electrical Experts

Keppel Prince Engineering

Keppel Prince Engineering

184 Darts Road, 3305

Building a Sustainable Future

Crouch Electrical

Crouch Electrical

Mount Gambier, 5290

Powering your future with solar energy

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Nelson, 3292

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

22°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Nelson uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Mount Gambier Post Office), which is at an elevation of 65 metres above sea level and started operating in 1860 with the latest data recorded in 1974, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Nelson’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

22 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Nelson uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Mount Gambier Post Office), which is at an elevation of 65 metres above sea level and started operating in 1860 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 Nelson will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

53%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Nelson uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Mount Gambier Post Office), which is at an elevation of 65 metres above sea level and started operating in 1860 with the latest data recorded in 1974, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Nelson’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

76

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3292 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3292 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

$365 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 3292, 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 Nelson, 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

1,460 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1460kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3292, 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 Nelson, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

304 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3292 each day if all 76 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 Nelson, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$76 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 76 each day if all Nelson 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 Nelson, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$27,740 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3292 each year if all 76 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 Nelson, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

92 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3292 each year if all 76 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 3292 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

1,289 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3292 each year if all 76 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

767,448 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3292 each year if all 76 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

Nelson and the postcode of 3292 has a total 76 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Nelson 74 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 17% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 57%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 26%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 0% 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 1.9 number of people per household and with 89% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3292, 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 Nelson

Nelson VIC 3292 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 Nelson is around 17 degrees Celsius, making it a comfortable place to live.

During the summer months of December to February, the average maximum temperature ranges from 22 to 26 degrees Celsius. The hottest month in Nelson is typically January, with temperatures reaching up to 30 degrees Celsius. With the warm weather, residents of Nelson often rely on cooling systems to keep their homes and businesses comfortable.

One popular option for cooling in Nelson is split system air conditioning. Split systems are ideal for individual rooms or smaller spaces, providing efficient cooling without the need for extensive ductwork. They are also energy-efficient, which is essential in a town that values sustainability. In fact, residents of Nelson can even consider using solar power to power their split system units, reducing their carbon footprint and saving on energy costs.

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