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Heat Pumps NOW's guide to choosing the right heat pump

By Heat Pumps NOW

Heat Pumps NOW's guide to choosing the right heat pump

06/10/2015 Heat pumps are available in all shapes and sizes. As technology improves, heat pumps get better and smarter. Trying to compare all the information can make choosing the right heat pump for your Christchurch home difficult.

Heat Pumps NOW are your Christchurch heat pump specialists, and we want to help you find the right heat pump. We will simplify the whole process, starting by meeting you for a free, no-obligations consultation.

The biggest factor that determines what heat pump you need is the size of the room you want to heat. Obviously, a big room needs a heat pump with more kW power. For example, a 2.6kW heat pump could not warm a 30m2 room. That kind of strain would burn your heat pump out very quick.

This is why a free onsite quote from the accredited Christchurch specialists at Heat Pumps NOW is so important. We can accurately size up the room you want heated and recommend the right heat pump for the job.

If you are wanting to heat more than one room, have a chat with us about ducted systems, a multi-room system, or installing a number of heat pumps around your home.

The next heat pump decision you have to make is whether you want a hi-wall or a floor console. There are benefits to choosing both. Hi-wall heat pumps are installed out of the way, up on the wall, which is better for directing air around the room. Hi-wall heat pumps are the most popular type of heat pump in Christchurch.

Floor consoles are perfect for replacing old wall mounted heaters, because you can put them in the gap left in the wall. Being closer to the ground means furniture can restrict the heat pump’s airr flow around a room. But, their dual air flow capability, being able to pump air from the bottom of the unit means floor console heat pumps will keep your feet very toasty all winter. Floor consoles tend to be more powerful, and able to heat rooms faster than hi-wall heat pumps.

You'll need to factor your budget when choosing a heat pump. Heat pumps are more expensive up front than electric fans or oil heaters, but the energy savings and lower power bills will pay off over time. Heat pumps are reliable and long lasting, and generally covered by warranty’s and guarantees to protect you if anything does happen to go wriong. Oher heaters don’t offer anything like that.

Having made those big decisions, you can now look at the extra features that make heat pumps fun. Energy Efficiency Star Ratings, Wi-Fi, controling your heat pump using a smartphone app? Maybe a 7 day timer, so your heat pump keeps you warm without you needing to do anything. You can even get ones that clean themselves.


Whatever you need or however fare you are along the decision making journey, Heat Pumps NOW can help you find the right heap pump for your home. Just call 03 377 7393 or visit www.heatpumpsnow.co.nz for your free, no-obligations quote.



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Heat Pumps NOW

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Heat Pumps NOW are Christchurch's accredited heat pump installation experts.We can supply and install all the best heat pump brands: Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Toshiba and Panasonic. Being accredited with all of these companies means Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Toshiba, and Panasonic have all independently asses…

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