Heat Pump Hot Water Adelaide

Q: Are heat pump hot water units noisy?

Modern heat pump hot water units produce only a slight amount of noise, similar to an air conditioner, at around 48Db. Customer feedback shows they are barely noticeable because they usually run during the daytime.

Q: Do we need an electrician as well as a plumber to install the heat pump hot water unit?

Yes. If replacing an existing heat pump with another heat pump without electrical changes, only a licensed plumber qualified for electrical disconnect and reconnect may be required. For new installations, a qualified electrician is needed to install a dedicated circuit and isolator.

Q: What size heat pump hot water unit do we need?

Common sizes are 180L and 270L. A 180L heat pump unit is suitable for smaller one-bathroom homes or units, while a 270L unit is better for larger homes and families with greater hot water demand.

Heat Pump Hot Water Advice

Are you thinking about upgrading your hot water unit to save money by installing a heat pump hot water service in Adelaide? but not sure whats involved?

Read below to find some commonly asked questions and find out our thoughts about heat pump hot water systems in Adelaide.

STC and REPS rebates available

What brands of heat pump hot water systems are available that your install?

We can install any brand of heat pump hot water providing it comes with a good warranty! We don’t believe installing the cheapest heat pump is the best idea! Instead install a quality brand for reliable hot water for years to come.

We recomend the installation of either Rheem, Istore, Rinnai or Stieble Eltron heat pump units. These all come with good warranties and are all available at short notice making them our choices of heat pump systems.

Heat Pump hot water system installed in an Adelaide home

Adelaide heat pump hot water system installed by South Adelaide Plumbing and Gas

Do heat pump hot water systems save you money on your energy bills?

Yes! Heat pump hot water systems are very efficient. They run on M Tariff electricity which is during the day time and not overnight like a traditional hot water service.

If you have rooftop solar this will save you more money by acting like a battery at a fraction of the cost! It converts energy to hot water and stores it for later use!

Are heat pump hot water units noisy?

The new heat pump hot water units do produce a slight amount of noise, just like your air conditioner.

They are all around 48Db.

Customer feedback has been that they barely notice it as it runs during the daytime when they are either at work or making louder noise inside.

Do we need an electrician as well as a plumber to install the heat pump hot water unit?

Yes is the short answer. If you have a heat pump being replaced with another heat pump which doesnt require the electrical to be changed then just a plumber is required. As long as they are licensed for Electrical disconnect/reconnect.

For all other installations a qualified electrician is required to wire in a new dedicated circuit and install an isolator adjacent to the heat pump hot water system.

What size heat pump hot water unit do we need?

There are various size heat pump hot water services available on the market. Most common sizes are either 180L or 270L.

The 180L heat pump units are good for smaller one bathroom units which don’t require as much hot water demand.

The 270L heat pump units are good for larger homes and families who require more hot water compared to a small unit.

STC Rebates are available for heat pump hot water system installations in Adelaide. Take advantage of the rebate and start saving money on your energy bills today! Interest free available!

If you have any further questions about how a heat pump hot water unit can help save you money and provide steady hot water please get in contact with us.

Our team will be happy to help answer any questions, we also provide free hot water quotes in Adelaide. Contact us on 0406 061 168 to book in today!