A quarter of the energy
Moves heat from the air instead of making it — roughly four units of hot water per unit of power.
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Haier heat pumps
Hot water for around a quarter of the energy — timed to run on your own solar.
- ~4.0COP efficiency
- 280 LTank capacity
- 37 dBNoise level
~4.0COP efficiency
280 LTank capacity
37 dBNoise level
6 yrWarranty
Why Haier
Why this heat pump.
Where Haier fits best, how it is sized and installed, and why Lightning Energy stands behind it as part of a complete energy system.
Runs on your solar
Timed to heat during your solar window, so most of your hot water is effectively free.
Gets you off gas
Replaces gas or old electric hot water — a major step toward an all-electric home.
Specifications
The numbers that matter.
Indicative specifications for Haier. Final figures depend on the exact model and configuration in your system design.
| Tank capacity | 280 L | COP | ~4.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant | CO₂ (R744) | Noise | ~37 dB(A) |
| Recovery time | ~2 hr | Backup element | 3.6 kW |
| Warranty | 6 years | Dimensions | 1860 × 620 mm |
Built to last
Years of cheap hot water.
Haier is built to keep delivering hot water for years, through Victorian winters, with support close to home.
6 yearsProduct warranty
Manufacturer cover on the heat pump unit, registered at install.
TankCylinder warranty
Separate cover on the tank itself for peace of mind on the pressure vessel.
LocalWho you call
Lightning Energy handles the claim with Australian manufacturer support.
On real homes
Haier, installed by Lightning.
Not stock imagery — real Haier systems we have designed and installed across Victoria.
What it means for you
A quarter of the energy for hot water.
Indicative of what Haier saves versus an old electric tank. Your numbers depend on household size and tariff.
~75%less energy
COP ~4efficiency
Solartimed heating
~$300+saved / year
Rebatesavailable
Gasoff the bill
Designed to work with
Honest comparison
How Haier stacks up.
We fit every option below, so we have no reason to oversell one. Here is how Haier compares against the rest of our range.
| Model | Tank | COP | Warranty | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haier | 200 / 280 L | ~4.0 | 6 yr | Best value CO₂ |
| iStore | 180 / 270 L | ~4.3 | 6 yr | Popular all-rounder |
| Reclaim | 250 / 315 L | ~4.5 | 7 yr | Premium quiet |
| Aquaplus | 270 / 315 L | ~4.5 | 7 yr | Cold-climate performance |
Choose Haier if
- Haier suits your household size and hot water demand.
- You want the lowest running cost and solar-timed heating.
- You are moving off gas or replacing an old electric tank.
Consider another option if
- You have very high peak demand better suited to a larger tank.
- Your install location is tight on space or airflow.
- You need the quietest possible unit near a bedroom wall.
How we install it
Specified inside a complete system.
Haier is never sold as a box on its own. It is designed, installed, and handed over as part of your whole energy plan.
Assess
Household demand, install location, and gas / electric changeover mapped first.
Design
Haier sized to your usage, with placement and a solar heating timer planned in.
Install & hand over
Old system removed, plumbing tempered to code, timer set, warranty registered.
Available times
Talk to us about Haier.
Pick a time that works. We'll confirm whether Haier is the right fit, size it to your home, and walk through rebates and the install.
