Heat pumps built for cold Palmerston North winters
We install and size heat pumps for real Manawatū conditions, the grey damp cold, the frosts and the wind funnelling off the ranges. Honest advice, a tidy install and a fixed price, with no pressure.
How we can help your home
From a single high-wall unit in an older Terrace End villa to a full ducted system in a new Kelvin Grove build, we install, size and look after heat pumps across greater Palmerston North, Feilding and Levin.
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Heat pump installation
Correctly sized units, tidy pipework and wind-smart outdoor placement for our exposed sites. Right sizing beats grunt every time, especially in a draughty single-glazed home.
About our installs
How much does it cost?
Clear, honest price ranges before you commit. We quote a fixed price for supply and install so there are no surprises once the job is done.
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Ducted whole-home systems
Quiet, even, whole-home warmth with zoned control. Ideal for better-sealed newer builds in Aokautere, Whakarongo and Kelvin Grove, or larger renovated homes.
About ducted systems
Types of heat pump
High-wall, floor console, ceiling cassette, multi-split or ducted. We help you match the right type to each room rather than defaulting to one option.
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Servicing and repairs
Filter cleans, checks and repairs on the systems we install, so your unit keeps working hard through the long Manawatū winter.
About our servicing
Air conditioning
Every unit we fit is reverse-cycle, so it cools those warm sticky summer afternoons as well as it heats. One system, comfortable all year.
About air conditioningUp to 90% off with Warmer Kiwi Homes
If your home was built before 2008 and you hold a Community Services Card, the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant can cover 90% of an approved high-wall heat pump, capped at $3,450 incl GST. We'll help you check whether you qualify.
How it works
From your first call to a warm, dry home, we keep it simple and straight. Here's how a heat pump job runs with us.
Free quote
Tell us about your home and rooms and we'll come back with honest options and a clear price, usually before the end of the same day.
Site visit
We check the space, insulation, wall and outdoor unit placement, and factor in wind exposure so the system is sized for how your home really loses heat.
The install
A tidy, careful fit with neat pipework and a sensible outdoor spot. Most single-unit installs are done in a day, and we clean up after ourselves.
Backed by warranty
Your unit is covered by the manufacturer's warranty, and because we service the systems we install, we're here if you ever need us.
Why Palmerston North homeowners choose us
We're local, we're straight about cost and sizing, and we stand behind the work we do. No sales patter, just a well-fitted system that suits your home.
We know Manawatū homes
Pre-1980s single-glazed villas in Terrace End and Hokowhitu lose heat fast, while newer Kelvin Grove builds are a different job entirely. We size for the home in front of us.
Right sizing, not the biggest unit
A unit that's too small never quite warms the place and one that's too big short-cycles and wastes power. We work out the honest capacity your rooms actually need.
Wind-smart placement
The gap winds funnelling between the Tararua and Ruahine ranges are hard on outdoor units. We position and mount yours so it copes with the grit and the gusts.
Honest fixed quotes
You get a clear price for supply and install up front. A tidy install matters more than a cheap sticker price, and we'd rather tell you that than surprise you later.
We back our own work
We install, and we service and repair the systems we install. That's our proof: we're happy to stand behind every job long after it's finished.
Every major brand fitted
We're not tied to one label, so we recommend the brand and model that genuinely suits your home and budget, from premium units to solid value options.
Not sure what size heat pump you need?
Answer four quick questions and get a kW range for your room, allowing for single-glazing and Manawatū wind chill. Then send it straight through for a free quote.
Areas we cover
We cover greater Palmerston North and head north to Feilding and south into the Horowhenua. Here's a quick look at the wider district we serve.
Palmerston North
From single-glazed villas in Terrace End, West End and Hokowhitu to better-sealed new builds in Kelvin Grove and Aokautere, we cover the city and all the areas we serve around it.
Feilding
About 20 minutes north on the flat Manawatū plains, Feilding's older central streets are full of draughty pre-1970s timber homes that suit a well-sized high-wall or floor console. See more on heat pumps in Feilding.
Levin & Horowhenua
South in the damp, coastal Horowhenua, Levin's older weatherboard homes are ideal for subsidy-funded high-wall swaps. Read about heat pump installation in Levin and the nearby coastal towns.
Common questions
Are heat pumps good for cold Palmerston North winters?
Yes. A modern heat pump handles our cold, grey, frosty Manawatū winters easily, even on still mornings when the damp really bites. The trick is right sizing for a single-glazed timber home, not just grabbing the biggest unit. Our heat pump sizing calculator gives you a quick starting point, and a proper heat pump installation with wind-smart placement does the rest.
How much does a heat pump cost to install in Palmerston North?
Most high-wall heat pumps land between $2,500 and $6,500 fitted, depending on the size of the room and the unit you choose. Ducted whole-home systems run higher. Our full installation cost guide breaks down every option, and eligible older homes can claim the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant to bring the price right down.
Which heat pump brand is best for the Manawatū climate?
There's no single best brand, it depends on your home and budget. For reliable low-temperature output in our frosty winters, premium Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps and quiet Daikin heat pumps are hard to beat, while Fujitsu, Toshiba, Panasonic and Hitachi all do a solid job. Our guide to the types of heat pump helps you match the unit to the room.
Can a heat pump cool my house in summer too?
Yes. Every heat pump we install is a reverse-cycle unit, so the same system that warms your home in winter also runs as air conditioning through those warm, sticky Manawatū afternoons. Ducted heat pumps can do the whole house at once, and because we only look after the systems we fit, our heat pump servicing keeps yours running well for years.