Heat pumps in Rotorua, built for cold plateau winters
We install, size and stand behind heat pumps right across greater Rotorua, from single-glazed western-suburb bungalows to sealed lakes-edge builds. Corrosion-resistant units that shrug off the sulphur air and keep your home warm through the frostiest mornings.
Heat pumps sorted, start to finish
From a first free quote to a tidy install and years of backup, here's how we keep Rotorua homes warm and dry through winter and cool through humid summers.
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Heat pump installation
New heat pump installation done tidy and sized right for your rooms, so you're not paying to heat air you can't feel. Corrosion-resistant coils fitted as standard here.
About our installs
How much does it cost?
Honest, up-front pricing with real Rotorua figures. See what shifts the number and what the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant can cover for eligible homes.
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Ducted whole-home systems
Even, whole-home warmth through every room, zoned to suit your layout. A good fit for larger lakes-edge homes, new builds and renovations.
About ducted systems
Types of heat pump
High-wall, floor console, ceiling cassette or multi-split. We help you match the right type to each room, your home and your budget.
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Servicing and repairs
We look after the systems we install, keeping filters, coils and that sulphur-air protection working properly through the years.
About our servicing
Air conditioning
A heat pump is a reverse-cycle air conditioner, so the same unit cools your home through humid lakeside summers and heats it through winter.
About air conditioningWarmer Kiwi Homes could cover 90% of your heat pump
The Warmer Kiwi Homes grant covers 90% of an approved heat pump, up to $3,450 including GST, for eligible older homes. If you own and live in a home built before 2008, you may qualify. We'll help you check.
How it works
No pressure and no surprises. Four simple steps from your first call to a warm, dry home.
Free quote
Tell us about your home and what you want warmer. We'll talk through the options and rough costs, no charge.
Site visit
We come out to measure up, check sizing and siting, and factor in sulphur exposure and cable runs. You get a clear, fixed quote.
The install
Our team fits your unit tidy and on time, tests it, and shows you how to run it for the lowest power bills.
Backed by warranty
Your system is covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and we service the systems we install for the long haul.
Why Rotorua homeowners choose us
We're local, straight about cost, and we back our own work. Here's why homeowners across the district call us first.
Sized right, not oversized
The right size for the room beats brand or grunt every time. We size to your home so it heats fast and runs cheap, rather than selling you a bigger unit than you need.
Built for geothermal air
Standard coils corrode fast in Rotorua's sulphur air. We fit corrosion-resistant blue and gold-fin heat exchangers so your unit lasts where others rust out early.
We stand behind our work
We service and repair the systems we install, so a tidy, lasting job matters more to us than a quick sale. That's your reassurance, not a sales line.
Honest, fixed quotes
You get a clear price up front with no vague estimates or surprises on install day. We'd rather tell you straight than win the job on a lowball.
We know local homes
From single-glazed western-suburb bungalows to sealed lakes-edge builds, we know how Rotorua houses lose heat and how to make them warm and dry.
All the major brands
We fit Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Fujitsu, Panasonic and Hitachi, so our advice suits your home and budget rather than one supplier.
Brands we install
We install all the major heat pump brands and match the unit to your rooms and budget, from premium quiet performers to strong value picks. No exclusive deals, just the right fit for your home.
Not sure what size heat pump you need?
Too small and it struggles on frosty mornings; too big and you overpay to run it. Our quick sizing tool gets you into the right kW range for your rooms in under a minute.
Areas we cover
We cover greater Rotorua and the surrounding Lakes district, and we know how the cold, the damp and the sulphur air change from one suburb to the next.
Rotorua city
From Rotorua Central to Glenholme and Fenton Park, we size heat pumps for single-glazed central homes and the sulphur air that drifts off the lakes.
Western suburbs
Western Heights, Pukehangi and Fordlands are full of mid-century timber and ex-state homes that gain the most from a correctly sized, well-fitted unit.
Lynmore & Owhata
Newer, better-sealed eastern-suburb builds hold their heat well and often suit a discreet high-wall or ceiling cassette that also cools in summer.
Ngongotaha & the Lakes
Out to Ngongotaha, Hamurana, Mamaku and the lakes at Rotoiti and Okere Falls, we cover the wider district; see all the areas we serve.
Common questions
How much does a heat pump cost in Rotorua?
Most single-room high-wall heat pumps run about $2,500 to $3,500 supplied and installed, while larger living-area units are around $4,500 to $6,500. The final figure depends on the size your home needs and the run to the outdoor unit. Our installation cost guide breaks it down, and the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant can cover 90% for eligible homes. Get a free heat pump quote for your exact price.
Which heat pump is best for a cold Rotorua winter?
There's no single best model; the right size for the room matters more than brand or grunt. For our cold plateau mornings we often fit Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps and Daikin heat pumps for strong low-temperature performance, with floor console heat pumps a good pick for older bungalows. Compare the types of heat pump or run our heat pump sizing calculator to see what suits your rooms, then we confirm it on a heat pump installation site visit.
Do heat pumps work in frosty, damp conditions?
Yes. A correctly sized heat pump keeps heating through Rotorua's sharp overnight frosts, running an automatic defrost cycle so it works on the coldest mornings. For a larger, damp home, ducted heat pumps spread even warmth through every room. Sizing is the key, since an undersized unit struggles on the frostiest nights.
Do I need a corrosion-resistant heat pump in Rotorua?
In most of Rotorua, yes. The geothermal hydrogen sulphide around Whakarewarewa, Ohinemutu and the lakeside fringes corrodes standard outdoor coils, so we fit corrosion-resistant blue or gold-fin heat exchangers built to last here. It's the same reverse-cycle unit that gives you summer air conditioning, and regular heat pump servicing keeps that coil protection doing its job.