Heat Pumps

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Choosing the right heating system for your home can be tricky, but we can help you sort through options to find the best solution for your home. We specialise in energy efficient heating and cooling solutions that are affordable to buy and run.

There are various heating systems on the market, with heat pumps being the most energy efficient electric option while a connected panel heater system can be a great option for smaller rooms.

Heat Pumps: Best Brands, Quotes & Installation:

Heat Pump air conditioning is perfect for winter warmth & summer cooling – all at the touch of a button. Heat pumps are highly regarded as the most energy efficient form of electric heating for NZ homes and can provide summer air conditioning for less than $1 a day .We have a range of NZ’s best air conditioning brands: Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic and Rinnai.

We can review your needs, compare brands, discuss where your heat pump is best located and provide an obligation free quote.What’s best for smaller rooms? If you are looking to heat or cool just one room such as a bedroom, office or small living room, there are a range of options available. Picking the right size heat pump can get confusing, so contact us for advice and a no-obligation heat pump quote.Running Costs: Heat pumps are more efficient than you think.

If you are buying a heat pump or air conditioner, it is best to have it correctly sized and installed in your home and we offer free advice and no-obligation quotes plus information on what financial assistance is available.

The Best Heat Pump Brands: We stock leading brands Haier, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic and Rinnai heat pumps which are great at heating and air conditioning. All widely trusted by New Zealanders.

Heat Pump Servicing: We can service your heat pump to make sure it is working properly and efficiently. Now’s a great time to get your heat pump serviced, after a busy winter of use, and before the humid, high pollen season begins. We’ll test and make sure everything is working properly and efficiently, give everything a good clean and tidy, and more.

Finance & Funding:

Heat pumps are considered the most energy efficient form of electric heating for NZ homes. We have a range of financial support available to make installing heat pumps in your home more affordable.

Contact us for Finance

Question & answers.

How much does it cost to run a heat pump?

Using EECA’s “Rightware” tool it costs between $90 – 150 to use a 3kW heat pump for heating 5 hours per day for 180 days per year. That’s less than $1 per day. The basis for EECA’s calculations are shown here.

What types of Heat Pump are there?

There many types of heat pump but the three of most interest and appeal in New Zealand are:

Hi Wall/Split System Heat Pumps: These have the familiar long rectangular indoor unit that is mounted high on one of your internal walls. It is connected to an outside unit that includes the compressor.
Floor Console Heat Pumps: A floor console unit heats a bit more quickly due in part to the fact that heat rises. They are a good option when you don’t have suitable wall space for a wall/split heat pump as they sit on the floor instead.
Ducted Heat Pumps: A ducted system which distributes heat to multiple rooms via ducts to roof vents.

What's the difference between a Heat Pump and an Air Conditioner?

A heat pump is a type of technology that is used in refrigerators and air conditioning units. They work by taking heat from one air source and transferring it to another using a sophisticated compressor, fan and refrigerant gases.

In New Zealand, because our use is focused on winter heating, “Heat Pump” has become a generic term for reverse cycle air-conditioners.

What's a reverse cycle heat pump?

In New Zealand heating is the primary reason that people buy a heat pump. Virtually all heat pumps available in New Zealand are “reverse-cycle” which means they can be used for both heating and cooling which has undeniable benefits on hot summer days and nights.

What size heat pump do I need?

The size heat pump you need depends on the size of the room, the number and size of windows and orientation of the room to the sun. Whether or not the home is insulated will also affect performance.

As each home is individual, a home assessment from us is necessary to ensure the correct size heat pump is quoted

Correct location of your indoor unit is essential for optimum performance and for comfort. Placement of a high wall system:

is ideally on an outside wall,
should not be directly above where you will be sitting as it will create avoiding draughts and possibly noise nuisance,
cannot be too close to the ceiling or an adjacent wall.

We are experts and can help you choose the perfect spot to install the heat pump based on the layout of your home.

Do you service heat pumps?

We do, we supply and install heat pumps. Spring and summer is a good time to service heat pumps after a busy winter of use. We recommend getting your heat pump serviced at least once a year. Our qualified heat pump teams will check both indoor and outdoor units to make sure they’re working properly and efficiently, give everything a good clean and tidy, and replace the remote control battery if needed.

What brands of heat pump do you sell?

Scope Works can give you a free quote on Hitachi Mitsubishi Electric or Panasonic heat pumps. These are all heat pump brands which have an established reputation in New Zealand and provide excellent after sales support with parts, service and warranty.