Whether you install generic Auckland heat pumps or one by a well-known manufacturer, it needs to be efficient if you want to get the most out of it. But with efficiency comes knowledge, and you’ll need all the facts if you’re going to install a new heat pump in your Auckland home. Let’s start with the basics.
What Types Of Heat Pumps Are Available?
When you’re looking to purchase anything, let alone a relatively expensive appliance, it’s never a good idea to buy the first one you find. Before buying any heat pump, there are a few considerations to make first. One of them is what type of heat pump is best for you. There are three kinds available:
- Single-Split Systems – The most popular model of heat pump, single-split heat pump systems are air-to-air, which means that two units make up the whole appliance. One unit is installed outdoors, which brings heating or cooling from the air through to the second unit, which is indoors. These systems don’t manage the temperature of the whole building, only the room it’s installed in. So if you worked from home, or wanted a comfortable living room, you would connect a single-split system in the room where you’d like to be most comfortable.
- Multi-Split Systems – Multi-split systems are capable of heating or cooling more than one room in a building. The external unit is connected to each room you’d like to heat or cool simultaneously. Therefore, you can control the temperatures in the most-used rooms in the house, like the bedrooms, living room or study.
- Ducted Heat Pumps – A ducted heat pump provides centralised heating to the whole building through ducts that lead to every room. With some models, you can even control which areas get heating and cooling and at what times are preferable, such as when you’re at work or when the kids are home from school.
How To Choose The Best Model For You
Now that you know what kind of heat pumps are available in Auckland, you can start searching for the model that is best for you, your home and your family. Heat pumps are the most energy-efficient heating and cooling system available, but some are more efficient than others, which means you need to do some research into finding the right one. Heat pumps save money in the long run, but the initial expense can be quite high, so you don’t want to buy the first one that you find!
You can visit stores, ask friends and colleagues about their heat pumps, and look on websites. You can also find reviews of some heat pump models online which can help you narrow down the search. Eventually, a few models that are in your price range will stand out. However, if you don’t know the first thing about heat pumps, how do you know what to look for? Use these factors to find a heat pump that will work well for you:
- Insulation – All homes need to be well insulated to keep heat and cooling inside. To have a heat pump that is energy-efficient and effective, you’ll need proper insulation to keep your home at comfortable temperatures all year round. Get the insulation in the walls, floors and ceilings inspected. If it’s not up to scratch, the warm or cold air will dissipate, making you run the heat pump more than you should. This type of use isn’t efficient, and it won’t save money on energy. If your home is well insulated, you’ll be able to install a smaller heat pump system, which will lower your energy consumption even further.
- Brand – The brand you choose to install should be high-quality. Well-known brands are trustworthy and reliable but can be expensive. Fortunately, there are middle range models available at lower costs that work just as well. Just make sure that you get a decent warranty that comes along with it.
- Size – The size of the heat pump that you install is essential. A larger model will heat and cool your home quickly, making it effective, but too expensive to buy if a smaller model can do the job just as effectively at a lower price. However, if the system you install is too small, it’ll strain to manage the temperature of your home and break down more frequently.
When the time comes to buy and heat pump installation for your Auckland home, you need to get a model that is perfect for your budget, home and routine. Use these tips to find a heat pump that’s perfect for your requirements – it’ll be money well spent.