Heat pump guides for Christchurch homes
We've written up what we explain to people every week: how a heat pump works, which one suits your house, what it costs to fit and run, and what to do when it plays up.
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Heat pump guides for choosing the right one
What a heat pump does, the different types, and how to pick the size and model for your rooms.
How heat pumps work
How a heat pump pulls heat out of cold outside air, and why it defrosts on frosty mornings.
Types of heat pumps
High wall, floor console, cassette, multi room and ducted, and which rooms each one suits.
Buying a heat pump
A checklist on type, size, the energy label and the installer, so you compare quotes properly.
Heat pump sizing
How kW ratings work and what goes wrong when a unit is too small or too big.
Heat pump size calculator
Each measurement the calculator asks for, and how to read the kW it gives you.
Ducted vs split
Comfort, looks, noise and install work side by side, with the houses each one suits.
Cold climate heat pumps
What to check on the label so the unit keeps heating through Canterbury frosts.
Low temperature performance
What happens below zero, and what to check when it stops heating on a frosty day.
Heat pump brands and costs
How the brands we fit compare, what an install costs, and how to pick an installer.
Heat pump brands compared
Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu and Toshiba compared by the people who fit them, as well as Rinnai.
Best heat pump brands
Why no brand wins every house, and the figures that decide the right model.
Choosing an installer
The licences, sizing and paperwork a careful installer gives you.
Installation cost
Every factor that moves the price of an install, from pipe runs to wall brackets.
Ducted heat pump cost
How roof space, room count, ducting and power supply change the price.
Heat pump covers
Louvred cabinets, timber screens and roof shelters, and the airflow each one needs.
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Heat pump running costs and efficiency
How to get more heat for less power, and what the energy label tells you.
Energy efficient heat pumps
How the label, sizing, install and settings each change your power bill.
Energy ratings
How to read the energy rating label and the figures for our climate zone.
Carbon footprint
How a heat pump compares with a wood burner on emissions and air quality.
Allergies and asthma
Why a dirty unit spreads dust and mould, and how to keep the air cleaner.
Running costs
What drives the power a heat pump uses, and the settings that keep the bill down.
Heat pump vs gas or wood burner
How the three compare on running, upkeep, air quality and Christchurch burner rules.
Heat pump rules and problems
Where the outdoor unit can go, the paperwork you need, and what to do when something goes wrong.
Boundary rules and consent
Christchurch sets noise limits, not a distance. Where the outdoor unit can go and when consent applies.
Regulations and building code
Building consent, the electrical certificate and the Healthy Homes heating rules for rentals.
Common heat pump problems
Symptom by symptom checks you can do safely, and when to book us.
Noise problems
Which sounds are normal and what rattling, buzzing or grinding usually means.
Mitsubishi Electric error codes
How to read the code or blinking light, and which faults need a technician.
Daikin error codes
Finding the code on the remote, the common ones, and safe first checks.
Fujitsu error codes
Reading the timer and operation light flashes, and when to call us.
Get a heat pump quote
Call 03 242 1023, Monday to Friday, or use the quote form. Quotes are free, and we’ll size the heat pump for your rooms and give you a quote.
Heat pump guide questions
Where should I start if I'm buying my first heat pump?
Start with the types of heat pumps, then work out the size you need. Once you know the type and the kW, quotes are much easier to compare.
Can you check the size for me instead?
Yes. Quotes are free. We measure the rooms and check the insulation and windows, then tell you the size and give you a quote.
Get a free heat pump quote
Free quotes, no obligation. We call or email you back the same working day. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
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