Expert tips
Heat pumps are known to be one of the best heating and cooling systems to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home; popular because they are effective, energy efficient and have a good lifespan. With regular heat pump servicing , you can get between ten and fifteen years use out of your heat pump, and maintenance should start from its first full year of use – this will undeniably extend its lifespan. Its durability will depend on how you use it, how often you have it serviced and the local climate of where you live. For example, heat pumps Christchurch and the Canterbury surrounding areas need a heat pump with a good defrost cycle to prevent an accumulation of ice on the coil which hinders the heat pumps capacity to generate heat. However, even a well-maintained heat pump will eventually fail in time. You will most likely contact us if your unit starts making unusual noises or emitting strange odours, but there are other signs your heat pump needs attention.
The most popular way that Kiwis heat our homes is through air source heat pumps. There are three types:
Many Kiwis turn to various heating methods during the colder months, especially in Christchurch or elsewhere in the South Island. As the needle drops, portable space heaters such as the unflued portable gas heaters can be a popular choice as a matter of cost. However, heat pumps, though initially more expensive, are worth it as you make your money back in the long-term as you are using a lot less energy to heat the same space.
The government has expanded its home insulation programme to include efficient wood burners and heat pumps. This was announced by the Energy Minister Megan Woods in Christchurch on the 18 July. The programme started in July last year, focused initially on insulation subsidies, but is now broadneing it to efficient heating as part of the governments Winter Support package.
It’s at this time of year that your attention turns to your heating system. As the mercury heads south, you want to keep your home warm by the most cost-efficient method as possible – sometimes wearing an extra sweater just doesn’t do the trick. Whether you are installing a heat pump for the first time or looking to update your current heating system, you need to know what your options are for climate control. It’s heat pumps Christchurch residents favour, and even within this type of heating, heating your home requires specialist attention. Our heat pump specialists (Christchurch based) assess your home to ensure that your heating performs to its ideal capacity.
You may have heard conflicting views on this topic but we highly recommend you use your heat pumps timer. Why? We don't recommend running your heat pump 24 hours a day, especially if you are at work during the day. Use the timer to activate your heat pump an hour before you arrive home for a more comfortable home. We do not recommend leaving your heat pump running 24 hours a day unless snow is on the ground otherwise you will have a higher power bill. We will certainly show you how to use your heat pump after installation.
To ensure that you heat pump works efficiently giving it a regular service annually will save you some dollars on your power bills while adding to your units lifespan.
We are excited to share with you our new website and blog! Our new site better reflects who we are what services and products we have to offer. We have also introduced a new blog with helpful tips and adive for all your heat pump and refrigeration needs. We are the experts in refrigeration solutions in the Canterbury region, providing expert services for businesses large and small, as well as heat pump supply & installation for Christchurch homes, and as far South as Timaru, and as far North as Kaikoura. We welcome the opportunity to work with you from plan to action, right through to installation and ongoing maintenance as required. When it comes to your Christchurch refrigeration and heat pump requirements we cover all bases, including: Design Quote Supply Installation Service & Maintenance We may not be the cheapest if you’re looking to undercut the competitors, but we are excellent value as small business with low overheads, fronted by an extremely reliable and experienced team of mobile refrigeration and heat pump technicians. We use only the most respected quality brands, and because we offer heat pump service and maintenance, we want those brands to last and last. For heat pumps we recommend Toshiba, as units are well priced, reliable, and very fast to supply. We can usually source a unit from our yard the same afternoon or morning following a consultation, for full installation. Why wait? Contact us today for your heat pump needs.
