When it comes to heat pump hot water units, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing a tank big enough for your needs. As I’ve heard one commentator put it, “no one likes being left cold, wet and naked.”
Hot Water Heat Pump Size: Don’t Get Left Cold & Wet
Hot Water Heat Pump Savings Are All In The Timing
Hot water heat pumps can slash energy bills and carbon emissions due to their sheer efficiency, but take things to another level when timed to draw on cheap solar instead of expensive grid energy. Here’s what your heat pump needs to make this possible.
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Heat Pumps Win The Hot Water Efficiency War
When it comes to efficiency, hot water heat pumps have long had the definitive edge over alternative technologies anywhere south of Brisbane. Our latest analysis further upgrades this advice: heat pumps today are the most efficient way to heat your hot water, no matter what area of Australia you live. [Read more…]
The Dumb Way Plumbers Can Ruin Your Day
It might not appear to be earth-shattering, but a malfunctioning hot water storage tank may just shatter your walls. Here’s how a perfect storm (or an unlicensed idiot) can do real damage.
Explainer: Hot Water Heat Pumps In A Hurry
If you’re curious about heat pump hot water systems and want an introduction to the technology, here’s the perfect place to start. Discover how these systems work and the different types available, efficiency, costs, solar integration, and more. [Read more…]
Sunshine On Tap: Turn Your Hot Water System Into A Battery
Don’t you hate it when you’re out and realise you’ve left the gas on at home? It’s a nightmare when we do it with a gas stove, yet millions of Australians are essentially doing this every day to keep their water piping hot. There’s a more efficient alternative: use a hot water heat pump as a thermal battery.
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Hot Water Heat Pump Warranties Ranked From Best To Worst
Hot water heat pump systems are great for saving energy, but there’s a major problem dogging them like an overly friendly labrador that has been rolling in fish guts. Most warranties stink! I can only think of four brands commonly sold in Australia with warranties I consider close to acceptable.
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