What are the benefits of a hot water heat pump?

If you’re thinking about upgrading your hot water system, heat pumps are worth serious consideration. They’re efficient, environmentally friendly, and come with a range of financial incentives to help you save upfront and long-term. Below we consider the benefits of a heat pump for your home. 

Rebates and Incentives Available

Switching to a heat pump doesn’t just make environmental sense—it makes financial sense too. Here are the key incentives currently on offer that we can help you claim:

• Solar Victoria Rebate: Receive up to $1,000 to install a heat pump through the Solar Victoria program.
• Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs): Depending on the unit, you can get around $700 in savings.
• Victorian Energy Efficiency Certificates (VEECs): Get up to $450 for replacing a gas system, and even more when switching from an old electric unit.

Benefits of installing a hot water heat pump

• Lower Energy Costs: Heat pumps use far less energy than traditional hot water systems, slashing your power bills.
• Constant Hot Water: Enjoy instant hot water when you need it.
• Smart Timer Settings: Set your system to heat only when needed—or during known solar PV hours. This is essentially like sending energy into a battery as you’re powering the heat pump for free as long as the sun is shining. The water is then stored at 60 degrees ready for use when required. 
• Eco-Friendly: Reduce your household’s carbon footprint by using a cleaner, more efficient energy source.
• Durability: Modern heat pumps are designed to last and perform in varying weather conditions.

Heat Pump Brands We Trust

Here are some top-quality heat pump brands we install and recommend:

• Haier Monoblock (200L & 250L): Known for its reliability and efficiency.
• Stiebel Eltron WWK (200L & 300L): The latest models offer advanced performance and quiet operation.
• Reclaim CO2 Heat Pump (250L & 315L): Highly efficient with CO2 technology—higher efficiency in colder climates, perfect for our frosty Victorian winters. Reclaim tanks are Australian Made. 

To decide which hot water heat pump is right for you, we consider your water consumption and size of your property to make sure your tank size is suitable for your needs.

When replacing an existing gas tank system, the heat pumps are generally like for like in size and make for an easy swap with limited additional plumbing works. All of our trusted brands offer between 5-10 year warranties.