Heat pumps and the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant in Palmerston North
The Warmer Kiwi Homes grant can pay most of the cost of a heat pump for older homes across Manawatū and Horowhenua. If you qualify, we'll fit it.
The Warmer Kiwi Homes grant covers 90% of the cost of a heat pump for eligible homeowners, up to a cap set by EECA. You apply through EECA, not us. Your home needs to be built before 2008 and have insulation, and you'll usually need a Community Services Card or live in a lower-income area.
Why a funded heat pump is worth it in Manawatū and Horowhenua homes
Winters here are cold and damp, and a lot of the older weatherboard homes around Feilding, Levin and Foxton were never built to hold heat. Bedrooms sit cold, windows run with condensation, and the power bill climbs from running a plug-in heater that barely touches it.
A heat pump changes that. It's cheaper to run than electric heaters, it dries the air out, and it keeps a warmer, healthier home through the worst of the season. When the grant pays most of the cost, the maths gets a lot easier for a lot of families.
How to apply for the EECA heat pump grant
You apply directly through EECA, the government agency that runs Warmer Kiwi Homes. We're not an EECA-registered provider, so we don't administer the grant or lodge the application for you. What we do is the install once you're approved.
Start on the EECA website or phone their team to check you qualify. They'll confirm your funding and point you to approved suppliers. Once that's sorted, get in touch and we'll book the heat pump installation and talk through what suits your home. If the grant doesn't cover you, it's still worth seeing the real heat pump installation cost before you decide.
What gets fitted in a subsidy-funded install
For most of these homes it's a single high-wall heat pump sized to heat the main living area, which is exactly what the grant is built around. That's a good fit for the modest older homes we see all over Levin and Feilding.
We fit reliable, efficient units that handle a damp Manawatū winter, including Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps. We'll match the size to your room rather than overselling you a bigger unit than you need.
Getting a funded heat pump in Levin and the wider Horowhenua
Plenty of the pre-2008 homes that qualify sit in Levin, Foxton and Shannon, so we're out that way often. If you're after heat pump installation in Levin, tell us your suburb and we'll work around your area.
Not sure where to start? Have a read of the pages on cost and your options, and give us a call on 06 242 4317 when you're ready.
Approved for the grant, or close to it?
Send us your suburb and we'll get you a quote for the install.
Common questions about the Warmer Kiwi Homes heat pump grant
Who is eligible for the Warmer Kiwi Homes heat pump grant?
You generally need to own and live in a home built before 2008. Most people qualify by holding a current Community Services Card, or by living in an area EECA has identified as lower-income. EECA checks eligibility when you apply, so it's best to confirm with them directly.
How much does the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant cover?
The grant covers 90% of the cost of a heat pump, up to a cap that EECA sets. That means a small amount to pay yourself in most cases. The exact figure depends on the unit and your home, so we'll give you a clear quote once we know what's needed.
Do I need a Community Services Card to qualify?
Usually, yes. A current Community Services Card is the most common way to qualify. You may also be eligible if your home is in a lower-income area on EECA's map, even without the card. EECA will tell you which applies to you.
Does my home need insulation before a subsidised heat pump?
In most cases, yes. Warmer Kiwi Homes wants ceiling and underfloor insulation up to standard before it funds a heater, because a heat pump can't do its job in an uninsulated home. If insulation is also grant-funded, EECA can often sort both together.
Ready to warm up your home this winter?
Confirm your grant with EECA, then call us on 06 242 4317 or send your details for a quote.