Heat pumps are shit!

**325rocket** · 24th July 2009, 22:12

Originally Posted by Kiwi Graham

Got Fujitsu, noooooooo problems oh and a six year warranty

same here ... fantastic, its like hawaii in here

**blossomsowner** · 24th July 2009, 22:42

we run a metro fire...........its shorts and a tee shirt all winter long here.........all the free firewood i can burn.

**onearmedbandit** · 24th July 2009, 23:16

Mitsubishi make one that works to -16.

**Rayray401** · 24th July 2009, 23:23

Had no idea heat pumps were that popular..we just stick with the fireplace, heater and blankets

**The Stranger:Me** · 24th July 2009, 23:24

Originally Posted by blossomsowner

we run a metro fire...........its shorts and a tee shirt all winter long here.........all the free firewood i can burn.

Open fire place.
I live on a hill, so what if Greenland melts - I'll have a beach front property.

**James Deuce** · 25th July 2009, 00:11

No, your heat pump is shit. Research before you buy and buy one that will work at the coldest recorded temperature for where you live.

**sels1** · 25th July 2009, 00:18

Got the built in gas fire so always toasty here. But otherwise I would install a heat pump. Most important thing about them is the design - you have to get the right size and type for your situation. Heat load calculations etc should be done. If you buy one from an appliance store and have it installed by a local electrician (nothing against sparkies, mind) you could have issues - Design and instalation by experienced refrigeration/HVAC engineers is a better option.

**Molly** · 25th July 2009, 07:34

What if I provide the outside unit with better protection from the elements? The Daiken is in a sheltered spot whilst the Fujitsu is more exposed.

**Blackbird** · 25th July 2009, 08:00

Originally Posted by 325rocket

same here ... fantastic, its like hawaii in here

Yep, no complaints whatsoever with our 6.5 kw Fujitsu.

**James Deuce** · 25th July 2009, 08:16

Originally Posted by sels1

Got the built in gas fire so always toasty here. But otherwise I would install a heat pump. Most important thing about them is the design - you have to get the right size and type for your situation. Heat load calculations etc should be done. If you buy one from an appliance store and have it installed by a local electrician (nothing against sparkies, mind) you could have issues - Design and instalation by experienced refrigeration/HVAC engineers is a better option.

Bingo! We got a ventilation kit and the heat pump specced at the same time and the combination has been brilliant.

**doc** · 25th July 2009, 08:29

Are these heat pumps very expensive to run, and what sort of servicing costs are there ? Cost of woodburner in Waikato at daughters house ended up costing nearly 5k

and now there is the cost of wood. She reckons if she did it over again she would go heatpump.

**Genestho** · 25th July 2009, 08:55

6.5 kw output Panasonic here, it's just like I'm in Brisbane with the temp being 30 degrees, this morning LOL!

**rainman** · 25th July 2009, 08:55

Harden up, the lot of you!

**smokeyging** · 25th July 2009, 08:58

Originally Posted by doc

Are these heat pumps very expensive to run, and what sort of servicing costs are there ? Cost of woodburner in Waikato at daughters house ended up costing nearly 5k

and now there is the cost of wood. She reckons if she did it over again she would go heatpump.

We have’nt noticed our heatpump expensive to run when you bring into account what it can cost to keep warm. we've had our heatpump for 5 years and all we have done to it is clean the filters in it ourselves. so no real servicing costs. as for your daughters log burner, the good thing about them is if the power goes off you can still keep warm.

**James Deuce** · 25th July 2009, 09:01

Originally Posted by doc

Are these heat pumps very expensive to run, and what sort of servicing costs are there ? Cost of woodburner in Waikato at daughters house ended up costing nearly 5k

and now there is the cost of wood. She reckons if she did it over again she would go heatpump.

No. Our power bill has dropped by $150/month in winter.

As smokeyging said, just clean the filters and keep the outside unit clear of undergrowth.