Low running cost
Roughly a third of the electricity of a standard electric tank for the same hot water. The saving is largest in homes on a single-rate tariff.
HEAT PUMPS · LOW RUNNING COST · INSTALL AND SERVICE
Heat Pump Hot Water Caboolture
A heat pump moves heat from the surrounding air into the tank instead of generating it, so it heats the same water for a fraction of the power an electric tank uses. Caboolture Plumbing and Hot Water installs, repairs and services heat pump systems across Caboolture and the Moreton Bay region and explains where they make sense and where they do not.
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What a heat pump gives you
Works with rooftop solar
A timer that runs the heat pump through the middle of the day uses power the panels are already making.
Quieter than the early units
Modern compressors are far quieter, but placement near a bedroom window or a neighbour's fence still needs thought.
Works in Caboolture winters
Units are designed to keep performing in cool overnight temperatures. The element backs them up on the coldest mornings.
Rebate eligible
Eligible units attract federal small-scale technology certificates at purchase. We confirm current schemes when quoting.
Needs airflow
The unit draws air from around it, so it needs an outdoor position with clearance. Not every hot water cupboard suits one.
Heat pump or electric tank?
A heat pump pays back if Lower bills
- You are on a single-rate tariff and use a fair amount of hot water
- There is an outdoor spot with airflow near the old tank
- You have rooftop solar or plan to get it
- You intend to stay in the house long enough to see the saving
Stick with an electric tank if Cheaper to buy
- The tank must go in an enclosed cupboard with no airflow
- Hot water use is very low
- The budget is tight and the tank has failed today
- Noise near a bedroom cannot be managed
Installation, repairs and servicing
Installation
Sizing, placement for airflow and noise, a timer set for solar or off-peak, and the electrical connection by a licensed electrician where needed.
Repairs
Not heating, tripping the power, or a noise it did not make before. We diagnose the fault and repair units from every major brand.
Servicing
Refrigerant circuit checked, coil and fan cleaned, anode and valves inspected. An annual service protects the warranty.
Local knowledge
Heat pumps in Caboolture conditions
Humid summers and cool overnight winter temperatures both affect how a heat pump performs, and we factor both into placement and timer settings. Most of the older homes near the Caboolture town centre still run electric tanks on a single-rate tariff, which is exactly where a heat pump saves the most.
We install and service heat pumps from Caboolture through Morayfield, Burpengary, Narangba and Kallangur to North Lakes, Bribie Island and the Redcliffe peninsula.
What a heat pump install includes
What a heat pump install includes
The old electric tank comes out, the heat pump goes in with room to breathe, and the timer is set so it heats at the cheapest time of day.
- Old tank removed and disposed of
- Heat pump positioned for airflow and noise
- Tempering valve and new valves fitted, timer set
- Electrical connection by a licensed electrician where required, then tested and explained
How it works
1
Call or book online
Tell us the system type, roughly how old it is and what it is doing. Send a photo of the rating plate if you can.
2
Check the unit
The plumber tests the element, thermostat, valves or burner and looks at the tank and the connections before saying repair or replace.
3
Options and prices
Repair is priced first. If the unit is not worth repairing, you get the replacement options with their prices before deciding.
4
Fix, test, hand over
The repair or the new unit is installed, tested with water running and explained. The old unit leaves with us on a replacement.
Questions answered
Are heat pumps worth it for a family home?
For most Caboolture households on a single-rate tariff, yes. The running cost saving is large enough that the higher purchase price is recovered within a few years, faster again with rooftop solar.
Do they still work on cold mornings?
Yes. Modern units are rated to keep working in cool temperatures, and an element backs them up on the coldest days, so our winter mornings are not a problem.
What should I check before buying one?
Tank size for the household, warranty length, noise rating and where it can go. If you have read reviews and are not sure which apply to your house, we will talk it through in plain terms.
How often should a heat pump be serviced?
Annually is standard and usually a warranty condition. We advise based on your unit and water supply.
Ready to look at a heat pump in Caboolture?
Call 1300 568 203 or book online for a quote that compares a heat pump against a straight electric replacement.