Efficient electric hot water

Heat pump hot water designed around household demand, installation conditions and your electricity plan, with timer settings that can make better use of available daytime solar.

An everyday energy load

A heat pump uses electricity to move warmth from the air into stored water. Energy use depends on the model, weather, household demand and any electric boost. We compare these conditions with your existing system when planning an upgrade.

  • Reduce electricity use compared with resistance heating where appropriately specified.
  • Time it to heat during the day on your own solar.
  • Cut a major gas load, or get off gas entirely.
Heat sourceAmbient airPerformance depends on operating conditions
Heating controlsTimedSchedule around demand and available solar

Designed around your home

The right system depends on how many people live there, where it can go, and whether you are pairing it with solar. We plan all three before recommending a model.

01Heat pump hot water unit

Sized to your household

Tank size and recovery matched to how many people live there and when you use hot water most, including winter recovery needs.

02Home exterior

Placement and noise

Located for airflow, drainage, and service access, and kept away from bedrooms and boundaries so the compressor stays unobtrusive.

03Rooftop solar

Timed to your solar

Use an appropriate daytime heating window to make use of available solar, while preserving hot-water demand and safety controls.

Hot water rebates & incentives

Up to $1,000 back, plus STCs.

The Solar Victoria rebate and federal STCs stack on an eligible heat pump upgrade. We confirm eligibility and handle the paperwork, so the discount comes off your price.

See what you qualify for
$0back on a typical upgrade

What good looks like

A heat pump install is plumbing, electrical, and sometimes gas disconnection done cleanly. Placement, changeover, and handover decide how well it lives with your home.

Beyond the gas bill

A heat pump changes how the home runs: lower bills, reliable hot water sized to your household, and a real step toward all-electric living.

Move warmth from the air into stored water.

Less resistance heating, with performance matched to conditions.

A heat pump moves heat from the air rather than relying only on an electric element. Efficiency varies with the model, outdoor temperature, water temperature and boost use. Suitable timers can shift heating towards available solar.

Plan your hot water upgrade
Model-specific performanceHeating timersTariff-aware planning

Plan storage and recovery together.

Reliable hot water, matched to your household.

We size the tank and recovery rate around how many people live in the home and when you use hot water most — with allowance for peak demand and winter recovery.

Plan your hot water upgrade
Sized to your homeWinter-ratedQuiet operation

Plan the complete gas-disconnection pathway.

A step off gas, not just a new tank.

Replacing gas hot water removes a major gas load — and if it is your last gas appliance, you can disconnect entirely and stop paying the daily gas supply charge. The right upgrade order depends on your existing appliances and budget.

Plan your hot water upgrade
Gas disconnection pathwayCheck retailer feesAll-electric planning

Heat pump systems

Compare model-specific performance, installation requirements and warranty terms. Rebate eligibility is checked for the exact product, household and installation.

  • Haier HP200M1U1P 500 Series monoblock — manufacturer product image; other Haier models differ.

    R290 monoblock / R32 split — model dependent

    Haier heat pumps

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  • iStore 180L R290 heat pump — manufacturer product image; the range also includes a 270L model.

    180 L / 270 L · All-in-one

    iStore R290

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  • Reclaim CO₂ split heat pump, controller and storage tank — manufacturer product image.

    Split heat pump · Selected storage tank

    Reclaim CO₂

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  • AquaPlus APAIO range — manufacturer product image; capacity is confirmed by the quoted model.

    200 L / 270 L · All-in-one

    AquaPlus R290

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Getting off gas

Hot water can be a practical appliance to electrify. The right order depends on the condition of your equipment and your budget. If it is your last gas appliance, discuss disconnection and any fees with your retailer before counting avoided supply charges.

NowSwap gas or old electric for an efficient heat pump
NextMove cooking and heating off gas over time
FutureDisconnect gas and drop the supply charge for good

The Lightning process

No vague promises. We check your current setup, recommend the right model, install it cleanly, and make sure the timer is set to your solar.

01

Assess

Current system, household size, hot water habits, placement, and rebate eligibility.

02

Recommend

The right model and tank size, with rebates and out-of-pocket cost made clear.

03

Install

Plumbing, electrical and any gas work coordinated around the agreed installation and hot-water changeover plan.

04

Handover

Solar timer set, controls explained, warranties registered, and rebates lodged.

Available times

Book a hot water consultation.

Pick a time that works. We'll review your current system, household demand, placement, solar pairing, and the rebates you qualify for.

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Questions about heat pump hot water

Do heat pumps work through winter?

Modern heat pump systems are designed for year-round operation when correctly specified and installed.

Can this replace gas hot water?

Yes, heat pumps are a common gas replacement path. Your existing system, location, and household demand determine the right option.