Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - St Helens Plains, VIC 3400

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - St Helens Plains, VIC 3400

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for St Helens Plains, located in postcode 3400. Using the nearest weather station data from HORSHAM AERODROME at an elevation of 134 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1990 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

St Helens Plains experiences summers that have reached up to 47.9 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -6 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 17.2 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 11.5 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 57% at 9am and 28% 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, St Helens Plains experiences wind speeds of up to 20.7 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 St Helens Plains

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

St Helens Plains 3400

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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 St Helens Plains

Jeff O'Donnell Airconditioning & Electrician

Unit 1 / 7 Austin street, 3380

Your Comfort is Our Priority

Deckaire

40 Victoria Street, 3418

Stay comfortable all year round with Deckaire Pty Ltd

JDM Auto Electrics & Air Conditioning

527 Wimmera Hwy, 3402

Expert Solutions for Your Auto Electrics & Air Conditioning Needs

Graham Walsh Refrigeration

45-47 Urquhart Street, 3400

Stay comfortable all year round with Graham Walsh Refrigeration

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in St Helens Plains
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to St Helens Plains: Horsham Aerodrome - 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 St Helens Plains

H.Tink Electrical

Nhill, 3418

Empowering homes with solar energy

Wimmera Electrical

Dimboola, 3414

Power your future with solar!

Laser Electrical Horsham

89 89 Plumpton Rd, 3400

Your 'Totally Dependable' Electrician

VV Electrical and Solar

29 Alexander Avenue, 3400

Your green energy specialist.

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - St Helens Plains, 3400

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

22°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in St Helens Plains uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Horsham Aerodrome), which is at an elevation of 134 metres above sea level and started operating in 1990 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for St Helens Plains’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

50 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in St Helens Plains uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Horsham Aerodrome), which is at an elevation of 134 metres above sea level and started operating in 1990 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 St Helens Plains will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

23%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in St Helens Plains uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Horsham Aerodrome), which is at an elevation of 134 metres above sea level and started operating in 1990 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for St Helens Plains’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

2,599

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3400 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3400 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

$639 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 821.25 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3400, 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 St Helens Plains, 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

1,279 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 3285kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3400, 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 St Helens Plains, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

22,658 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3400 each day if all 6331 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 St Helens Plains, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$5,565 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 6331 each day if all St Helens Plains 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 St Helens Plains, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$2,079,600 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3400 each year if all 6331 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 St Helens Plains, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

6,772 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3400 each year if all 6331 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 3400 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

96,533 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3400 each year if all 6331 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

57,538,527 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3400 each year if all 6331 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

St Helens Plains and the postcode of 3400 has a total 6331 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in St Helens Plains 5611 are houses, 345 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 366 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 26% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 53%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 20%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2% 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 2.2 number of people per household and with 67% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3400, 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 St Helens Plains

St Helens Plains, located in VIC 3400, experiences a temperate climate with distinct seasons throughout the year. The average weather in this area is characterized by mild summers and cool winters. The town experiences an average maximum temperature of around 26°C in January, making it the hottest month of the year. The temperature gradually decreases in the following months, with July being the coldest month, averaging around 13°C.

Given the climate of St Helens Plains, having a reliable cooling system is essential to ensure comfort during the warmer months. One popular option for cooling is split system air conditioning. Split systems provide efficient cooling by separating the indoor and outdoor units, allowing for better temperature control and energy efficiency. With the ability to cool individual rooms or the entire house, split systems are a versatile choice for residents of St Helens Plains.

Considering the increasing focus on sustainability, residents of St Helens Plains can also explore the possibility of using solar power to power their air conditioning units. By harnessing the abundant sunlight in the area, solar-powered split system air conditioners can significantly reduce energy consumption and lower electricity bills. Local air conditioning service and installation businesses in St Helens Plains can provide expert advice on choosing the right split system cooling solution and help residents make the most of solar power for their cooling needs.

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