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26 Sep 2024

What should I consider when building a new home?

Education Hub

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Hey, it's Alex, I'm here to run through a few things to consider when building a new home.
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It can be very exciting when you get to build your new dream home.
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However, we are finding many people are forgetting about the solar aspect and they're coming to see us after handover has been completed.
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What can happen here is a house that's not perfectly optimised to save the most cost possible and increase sustainability.
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The main things to consider when building a new home, from an electrical standpoint, are whether to go single or three-phase.
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Are single or three-phase both available? What type of hot water system, even how many units are you considering?
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Are you considering any EVs in the future?
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Are you going to heat the home electrically?
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Are you going to cool it electrically as well?
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Are you planning on any pools, spas, heat pumps, saunas?
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Are blackouts a big concern where you're looking to build?
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The advantage of engaging the KDEC team at the start of the build is to design a system which can factor in all these.
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A 6.6 system simply won't cut it in the modern age when we're talking about designing a system that can be integrated to have all the add-ons, such as EV chargers, hot water units, batteries as well.
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If you have already built your home and you want to incorporate a system, it's definitely not the end of the world.
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We can still design a system that will best suit your needs and save costs.
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The main thing is to get in touch with KDEC to discuss your needs and future considerations because tomorrow matters.

In this video, a member of the KDEC team will explain some of the important things you should consider when building a new home.

When it comes to planning your house’s layout and design, one of the vital factors you have to plan for is its solar energy system. That’s because an improperly optimised solar system can prevent you from fully maximising its benefits, such as the long-term savings you can enjoy from your energy bills. Plus, by considering solar during the planning phase, you can prepare your home for a system that can accommodate other sustainable products, such as electric vehicle chargers, hot water units, and solar batteries.

To gain a better understanding of the things you should consider when building a home, watch this quick informative video. If you want to learn more about how we can help you optimise your future home for solar energy systems, you may get in touch with a specialist from KDEC by calling us at 02 6021 6033 or sending us an email at kdec@kdec.com.au.

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As Albury Wodonga's leading solar experts, Kdec’s promise of quality service is guaranteed with our roster of trained and licensed Electricians. Whether you’re a commercial business, a new homeowner or looking to upgrade your family home, our 25 years of experience means you’re in safe hands.

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