Heat pump require for the indoor air filter to be cleaned approximately every 8 weeks. This is an easy task and instructions can be found in the manufacturer's manual which comes with your new heat pump.

We also offer a maintenance contract which is affordable and convenient, giving you complete peace of mind and confidence in the knowledge that your heat pump will be operating at it's peak performance all of the time. And you'll avoid those surprise service bills!

Unlike some other types of heating systems, heat pumps don't consume oxygen, so your home won't become stuffy and stale.

We like to ensure the job is done properly, so we do all of our own installations. Some heat pump retailers sub-contract this important task out but that often means that no-one is to blame if things go wrong!

By installing all of our own heat pumps we have complete control of the installation process and can therefore be sure that the installation is always carried out to the highest standard. Plus you have a convenient single point of contact for advice or resolving any issues that may occur

Each home is as individual as its owner. When choosing a heat pump you need to consider the size of each room you plan to include in your new heating and cooling system, the type and extent of existing insulation, what activities you use the room for, ceiling or stud height and number and size of windows. This assessment is best carried out by experienced and qualified specialists such as Rimu Electrical.

The amount of heating needed will depend on the potential for heat loss through walls, windows and roofs. To minimise this loss, good insulation is recommended. By insulating first, the size of heat pump selected will be generally smaller and therefore cheaper to run. The aspect of the home is also an important factor as north facing rooms are generally warmer and require less heating.

If you wish to heat or cool a single room, a simple heat pump is generally all that's required. To control the climate in multiple rooms or create a ducted system, a larger and more powerful heat pump system is required.

Heat pumps are designed to be unobtrusive in their size and style, with low noise levels. There are various types of heat pumps. Some can be fitted into existing fireplaces or be recessed into walls. Others can be mounted on walls close to the ceiling or ducted split systems can be hidden in the ceiling. 

ENERGY STAR is New Zealand's mark of energy efficiency. It's awarded to around the top 25 percent most energy efficient appliances and products in a range of categories. Energy rating labels provide consumers with information on how much electricity an appliance uses in a year, plus a star rating to show how energy efficient it is. The label helps the buyer compare between models and choose the most energy-efficient appliance that suits their needs.

All new white ware and heat pumps available for sale in New Zealand must display an energy rating label. It is important as choosing an energy efficient appliance can save you lots on your power bill, and help the environment. For example, you can save up to 44% on running costs by simply choosing a 5.5 star energy rated heat pump instead of a 3.5 energy rated unit.

To check out these energy efficient appliances, look at ENERGY STAR'S website.

TIP 1 - Switch off lights when not in the room. Lighting accounts for around 15% of your energy use. Either use a pre-programmed timer or switch off your lights when out of the room or on holiday.

TIP 2 - Switch off appliances at the wall when not in use. Computers, TV's and other appliances that are never switched off add dollars to your power bill. So rather turn them off than leaving them on standby.

TIP 3 - Keep doors closed. Close the kitchen door when you use the oven and it will heat the kitchen. Keep the kitchen windows closed too. You will also keep the heat in the other rooms that you are heating.

TIP 4 - Insulate your home. Keep warm in winter and cooler in summer by installing wall and ceiling insulation. A well insulated home can be up to 7 degrees warmer in winter.

The actual running cost depends on the amount of heating required. Assume 6Kw of heating is needed; electric heating is normally 100% efficient, so for 6Kw of heating you pay for 6Kw of electric energy. Heat pumps transfer two to three times more heat, meaning efficiencies of 200-300%.

In other words, to produce 6kW of heating, a heat pump would only require about 2kW of electrical energy. Inverter type heat pumps are even more efficient, being closer to 400% efficient.