Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Purnim West, VIC 3278

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Purnim West, VIC 3278

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Purnim West, located in postcode 3278. Using the nearest weather station data from WARRNAMBOOL AIRPORT NDB at an elevation of 71 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1998 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Purnim West experiences summers that have reached up to 44.8 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -3.4 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 5.8 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 4 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 74% at 9am and 56% 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, Purnim West experiences wind speeds of up to 18.9 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 Purnim West

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Purnim West 3278

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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)

Purnim West 3278

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Purnim West

West Fridge

100 Caramut Rd, 3280

Stay comfortable all year round with West Fridge

Pat J & LM Walsh

25 Mckiernan Rd, 3280

Stay comfortable all year round

Leahys Home Living

227 Koroit St, 3280

Stay cozy with Leahys Home Living

Turland Bros

541` Raglan Parade, 3280

Stay warm, stay cool, with Turland Bros!

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Purnim West
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Purnim West: Warrnambool Airport Ndb - approx. 9.4 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 Purnim West

Urban Renewables

40 Jamieson Street, 3280

Smart solar energy.

Solargain Warrnambool

13 Strong Street, 3280

Power your home with the sun's energy

Leahy's Electrical Services

6 Scott Street, 3280

Powering Southwest Victoria with Quality Electrical Solutions

CW Electrical

50 Victoria Street, 3266

Power your home with clean and sustainable solar energy

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Purnim West, 3278

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

17°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Purnim West uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Warrnambool Airport Ndb), which is at an elevation of 71 metres above sea level and started operating in 1998 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Purnim West’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 Purnim West uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Warrnambool Airport Ndb), which is at an elevation of 71 metres above sea level and started operating in 1998 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 Purnim West will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

46%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Purnim West uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Warrnambool Airport Ndb), which is at an elevation of 71 metres above sea level and started operating in 1998 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Purnim West’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

98

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3278 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3278 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

$371 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 3278, 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 Purnim West, 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

721 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 1825kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3278, 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 Purnim West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

488 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3278 each day if all 120 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 Purnim West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$122 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 120 each day if all Purnim West 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 Purnim West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$26,300 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3278 each year if all 120 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 Purnim West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

148 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3278 each year if all 120 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 3278 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

1,069 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3278 each year if all 120 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

731,923 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3278 each year if all 120 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

Purnim West and the postcode of 3278 has a total 120 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Purnim West 120 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 48% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 42%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 6%. 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 2.7 number of people per household and with 80% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3278, 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 Purnim West

Purnim West is a charming town located in Victoria, Australia. It experiences a temperate climate with mild summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature in Purnim West is around 15 degrees Celsius.

During the summer months of December to February, the average maximum temperature ranges from 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. The hottest month in Purnim West is typically January, with temperatures often reaching the mid-30s. These warm temperatures make cooling systems essential for maintaining comfort in homes and businesses.

One popular cooling option for Purnim West residents is split system air conditioning. Split systems are energy-efficient and provide both cooling and heating capabilities, making them suitable for year-round use. Additionally, they can be powered by solar energy, reducing reliance on traditional electricity sources and lowering energy costs. Local air conditioning service and installation businesses in Purnim West offer a range of HVAC solutions, including split system aircon, ensuring residents can stay comfortable no matter the season.

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