Energy Efficient Air Conditioning - Westwood, WA 6316

Air Conditioning & Split Systems - Westwood, WA 6316

Welcome to the air conditioning guide for Westwood, located in postcode 6316. Using the nearest weather station data from KATANNING COMPARISON at an elevation of 310 metres above sea level, which commenced operations in 1891 and the latest recorded data in 2012, we can measure the temperature fluctuations that will affect the heating and cooling requirements of your home.

Westwood experiences summers that have reached up to 44.6 degrees C and winters that have been as cold as -3 degrees C, showcasing the need for versatile HVAC systems. In January, temperatures often there are on average 15.9 days over 30 degrees C, while July sees an average of 4.1 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 59% at 9am and 32% 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, Westwood experiences wind speeds of up to 10.5 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 Westwood

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

Westwood 6316

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Extremely Hot Days (10% of the time)

Westwood 6316

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

Westwood 6316

9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

Westwood 6316

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

Westwood 6316

Featured Air Conditioning Installers Servicing Westwood

Wagin Betta Home Living - Fridges and Electricals

30 Tudhoe St, 6315

Stay comfortable all year round with Wagin Betta Home Living - Fridges and Electricals

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Air Conditioning & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Westwood
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Westwood: Katanning Comparison - approx. 7.5 km

Split System 5 Star
6kW Solar System
20.020.016.016.012.012.08.08.04.04.00.00.0Split System 5 StarJanJanFebFebMarMarAprAprMayMayJunJunJulJulAugAugSepSepOctOctNovNovDecDec40.040.030.030.020.020.010.010.00.00.06kW Solar System
Est Daily Split System Cooling Offset By Solar Power

Westwood 6316

Featured Solar Installers Servicing Westwood

Community Air Conditioning Statistics - Westwood, 6316

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Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

21°C

Avg Summer Temperature (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Temperature at 3pm in Westwood uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Katanning Comparison), which is at an elevation of 310 metres above sea level and started operating in 1891 with the latest data recorded in 2012, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Westwood’s Summer months.

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Avg Days Over 30°C

42 days/per year

Avg Days Over 30°C

Our calculation for Average Days Over 30°C in Westwood uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Katanning Comparison), which is at an elevation of 310 metres above sea level and started operating in 1891 with the latest data recorded in 2012, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Westwood will be over 30 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

25%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity (3pm)

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 3pm in Westwood uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Katanning Comparison), which is at an elevation of 310 metres above sea level and started operating in 1891 with the latest data recorded in 2012, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Westwood’s Summer months in the afternoon.

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Total Number Of Homes

107

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 6316 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 6316 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

$480 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 6316, 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 Westwood, 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

889 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 2555kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 6316, 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 Westwood, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

746 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 6316 each day if all 142 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 Westwood, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$187 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 142 each day if all Westwood 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 Westwood, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$36,148 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 6316 each year if all 142 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 Westwood, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

191 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 6316 each year if all 142 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 6316 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 6316 each year if all 142 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

846,414 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 6316 each year if all 142 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

Westwood and the postcode of 6316 has a total 142 occupied dwellings. Of these dwellings in Westwood 142 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 32% of all dwellings, while 3 bedroom homes are 39%, and 2 or fewer bedroom dwellings are 23%. 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 2.4 number of people per household and with 72% of properties mortgaged or owned outright in 6316, 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 Westwood

Westwood WA 6316 experiences a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. The average annual temperature in Westwood is around 18 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are typically January and February, with average maximum temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius. The cooling requirements in Westwood during these months are high, making air conditioning essential for maintaining comfort indoors.

One effective cooling solution for Westwood is split system air conditioning. Split systems offer efficient cooling and heating options, making them ideal for year-round use. They consist of an indoor unit that cools or heats the air and an outdoor unit that dissipates heat. Split systems are energy-efficient and provide individual temperature control for different rooms, ensuring maximum comfort.

For reliable air conditioning services and installations in Westwood, look no further than the local aircon businesses. These professionals specialize in HVAC systems, including split system air conditioning. They offer expert advice, installation, maintenance, and repair services to ensure optimal cooling performance. Additionally, with the increasing popularity of solar power, many aircon businesses in Westwood also provide solar-powered split system options, reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.

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