Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Dumbarton, WA 6566

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Dumbarton, WA 6566

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Dumbarton, located in postcode 6566. Using the nearest weather station data from NORTHAM at an elevation of 170 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1877 and the latest recorded data in 2023, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Dumbarton experiences summers that have reached up to 48.1 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -3.9 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 24.8 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 5.7 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 55% at 9am and 31% 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, Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton

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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 Dumbarton

Aircomforts Airconditioning & Refrigeration Services

Aircomforts Airconditioning & Refrigeration Services

Ellenbrook, 6055

Reliable Aircon Professionals

Airmate Airconditioning

Airmate Airconditioning

65 Chelsea Court, 6059

Stay comfortable all year round with Airmate Airconditioning

Waalitj Wanderings

Waalitj Wanderings

66 Brookvale Mews, 6084

Stay comfortable all year round with Waalitj Wanderings

Coldcare

Coldcare

PO Box 523, 6059

Stay warm, stay cool with Coldcare

Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Dumbarton
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Dumbarton: Northam - approx. 2.9 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 Dumbarton

Middle Swan Solar

Middle Swan Solar

2b/59 Great Northern Highway, 6056

High Quality Solar & Battery System Supplier.

AVL Electrical Services

AVL Electrical Services

Ballajura, 6066

Friendly & professional Electricians at your service.

Belenus

Belenus

32 Meliador Way, 6056

Powering your future with solar energy

Rural Energy Services

Rural Energy Services

Western Australia, 6069

Powering Your Future with Renewable Energy

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Dumbarton, 6566

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Dumbarton uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Northam), which is at an elevation of 170 metres above sea level and started operating in 1877 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Dumbarton’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

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Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Dumbarton uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Northam), which is at an elevation of 170 metres above sea level and started operating in 1877 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 Dumbarton will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Dumbarton uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Northam), which is at an elevation of 170 metres above sea level and started operating in 1877 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Dumbarton’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

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Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 6566 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 6566 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

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Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 1003.75 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 6566, 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 Dumbarton, 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

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Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 4015kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 6566, 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 Dumbarton, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

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Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 6566 each day if all 1291 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 Dumbarton, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 1291 each day if all Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 6566 each year if all 1291 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 Dumbarton, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 6566 each year if all 1291 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 WA, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 6566 by switching to a more energy-efficient air conditioning split system for cooling.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 6566 each year if all 1291 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 WA, 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

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Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 6566 each year if all 1291 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 WA, 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

Dumbarton and the postcode of 6566 has a total 1291 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Dumbarton 1254 are houses, 10 are semi-detached or townhouses, and 0 are flats or apartments. We see that homes of 4 or more bedrooms in size are 34% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 42%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 20%. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics 5% 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 80% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 6566, 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 Dumbarton

Dumbarton WA 6566 experiences a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The average annual temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius, making it an ideal location for cooling solutions.

During the summer months of December, January, and February, Dumbarton reaches its peak temperatures with average maximums of 32 to 35 degrees Celsius. These hot summer months create a high demand for efficient cooling systems to keep residents comfortable.

For residents of Dumbarton, split system cooling is an excellent choice. Split systems offer both cooling and heating capabilities, making them versatile for year-round use. Additionally, these systems are energy-efficient, which is crucial in a town that experiences hot summers. To further enhance energy efficiency, residents can consider using solar power to operate their split system units, reducing their carbon footprint and saving on electricity bills.

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