Wellington heat pump installers
High-wall heat pump installation in Wellington
Wellington high-walls have to cover south-facing, windy rooms, often 6–8 kW rather than a 5 kW catalogue pick. A sheltered outdoor unit matters as much as the indoor head.
- Free to request a quote
- Sized for your room during a site visit
- New installs and replacements
- No obligation to go ahead
High-wall in Wellington
What to know about high-wall heat pumps in Wellington
Newtown, Berhampore and Thorndon villas need a clean pipe route that does not wreck weatherboards. Hill sections add scaffolding. Hutt and Kapiti family homes are milder, still damp, and usually a living-area high-wall first.
The capital is wet and windy. South-facing rooms and houses on the hill stay cold even when the north side is fine. Capacity still has to match the room, a pretty 2.5 kW head in a draughty lounge will never catch up.
Is a high-wall system right for your home?
A quick way to tell before the installer visits.
A good choice when
One room you actually live in
Lounge, open-plan, or a bedroom that will not warm. One head, one job, one outdoor unit.
A grant conversation
Warmer Kiwi Homes only funds approved high-wall units in the living area. Floor consoles and ducted are out.
A first unit or a straight swap
Fastest install. Replacement is cheaper when the outdoor pad and hole still make sense.
Consider another type when
Trying to heat the whole house
A hallway head that ‘covers everything’ does not. Use multi-split or ducted, or a second standalone split.
A wall that cannot take the head
No free wall, heritage restrictions, or a room that needs even throw, look at cassette or floor console.
How it works
How to get a high-wall heat pump quote in Wellington
- 1
Tell us about the job
What you need, whether that is a new heat pump, a replacement, a repair or a service. It takes about a minute.
- 2
A local heat pump business gets in touch
We pass your request to a local heat pump business that covers your area. They call to talk it through and book a visit.
- 3
Get your quote and decide
They take a look and give you a written quote for the work. Go ahead only if you are happy.
High-wall heat pumps in Wellington: questions
Is a high-wall heat pump the right choice for Wellington?
Wellington high-walls have to cover south-facing, windy rooms, often 6–8 kW rather than a 5 kW catalogue pick. A sheltered outdoor unit matters as much as the indoor head. A local installer confirms the type and size on site.
What size high-wall heat pump do I need?
A bedroom is often 2.5–3.5 kW. A typical Kiwi living area is 5–7 kW. Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill living rooms often need more. Insulation, glazing and a south wall all move the number. The installer sizes on site.
How much does a high-wall heat pump cost in NZ?
It depends on the size of the unit, the pipe run, the wall type and any switchboard work. The installer looks at the room and gives you a written quote for that house.
Will Warmer Kiwi Homes pay for a high-wall?
If you qualify, yes, high-wall in the living area is the funded type. It is means-tested, for homes built before 2008, with insulation rules. Mention it on the form.
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