Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Wangaratta West, VIC 3677

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Wangaratta West, VIC 3677

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Wangaratta West, located in postcode 3677. Using the nearest weather station data from WANGARATTA at an elevation of 150 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1868 and the latest recorded data in 1987, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Wangaratta West experiences summers that have reached up to 44.4 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -4.6 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 18.9 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 13.8 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 52% at 9am and 30% 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, Wangaratta West experiences wind speeds of up to 7.2 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 Wangaratta West

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Wangaratta West 3677

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Wangaratta West 3677

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

Wangaratta West 3677

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Wangaratta West 3677

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

Wangaratta West 3677

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Wangaratta West

Yarra-Mul Heating & Air-Conditioning

69-75 Benalla Road, 3730

Stay comfortable all year round

0 Reviews

O"Brien Plumbing & Air Conditioning

17 -19 Muntz Street, 3677

Your Comfort, Our Priority

0 Reviews

Premier Airconditioning Services

101-115 Victoria St, 2647

Your Comfort, Our Priority

0 Reviews

BP Air Services

4 /539, Hume Street, 2640

Your Comfort, Our Priority

0 Reviews

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Wangaratta 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 Wangaratta West: Wangaratta - approx. 7.4 km

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

Wangaratta West 3677

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Wangaratta West

Urban Renewables

8 Wonga Park Drive, 3678

Smart solar energy.

0 Reviews

Shannon Fraser Solar & Electrical

50 Thomas Street, 3677

For all your solar power and electrical needs.

6 Reviews

Thompson Electrical Solar

115 Benalla-Yarrawonga Rd, 3730

Solar installation specialists in Yarrawonga.

7 Reviews

Hines Electrix

63 Odonnell Avenue, 3737

Powering your future with the sun

0 Reviews

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Wangaratta West, 3677

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

29°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Wangaratta West uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wangaratta), which is at an elevation of 150 metres above sea level and started operating in 1868 with the latest data recorded in 1987, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Wangaratta West’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

64 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Wangaratta West uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wangaratta), which is at an elevation of 150 metres above sea level and started operating in 1868 with the latest data recorded in 1987, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Wangaratta West will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

32%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Wangaratta West uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Wangaratta), which is at an elevation of 150 metres above sea level and started operating in 1868 with the latest data recorded in 1987, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Wangaratta West’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

7,914

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 3677 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 3677 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 638.75 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 3677, 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 Wangaratta 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

2,555 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2555kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 3677, 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 Wangaratta West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

55,398 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3677 each day if all 7914 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 Wangaratta West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$13,850 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 7914 each day if all Wangaratta 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 Wangaratta West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$5,055,068 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 3677 each year if all 7914 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 Wangaratta West, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

16,783 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3677 each year if all 7914 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 3677 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

234,960 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3677 each year if all 7914 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

139,856,208 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 3677 each year if all 7914 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

Wangaratta West and the postcode of 3677 has a total 7914 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Wangaratta West 6750 are houses, 1127 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 5 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 27% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 49%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 20%. 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 2.2 number of people per household and with 67% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 3677, 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 Wangaratta West

Wangaratta West VIC 3677 experiences a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and dry, while winters are cool with occasional rainfall. The average maximum temperature in January, the hottest month, is around 31°C, making it essential to have effective cooling systems in place to combat the heat.

One popular cooling option for residents of Wangaratta West is split system air conditioning. These systems are energy-efficient and allow for individual temperature control in different rooms, providing optimal comfort. Additionally, split systems are quieter compared to traditional air conditioning units, ensuring a peaceful environment.

Considering the rising energy costs, many residents in Wangaratta West are exploring the possibility of using solar power to operate their air conditioning units. Solar-powered split systems not only reduce electricity bills but also contribute to a greener and more sustainable environment.

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