How do I choose the right heat pump for my home?

Are you replacing an existing heat pump or planning to install a new one? You might be wondering which model to choose, where to install it, and how much it’s going to cost. You won’t find the answers to those questions in this blog, but you will find them much easier to answer if you read on.

This article covers five things you should consider so you can choose the best heat pump for your home.

01. How many rooms do you want to heat?

Did you know that you can heat your whole home with a heat pump? As well as high wall heat pumps that heat single rooms, you can get ducted heat pumps to heat your whole house, and multi-split heat pumps that use one outdoor unit to heat or cool multiple rooms.

Considering whether you would like to heat one room or many will help you to explore the heat pump options that will meet your needs. Ask the team at Snug if you would like to find out more about your heat pump options. Snug specialises in supplying and installing Rinnai heat pumps, using the latest heat pump technology to heat and cool your home.

02. What size is the room/space you need your heat pump to heat?

Do you know what size of space you would like your heat pump to heat? The space a heat pump needs to heat or cool determines the size of the heat pump and how much power it will need to use.

Being able to make an estimate of the floor area(s) you’re working with will help you make sure your heat pump is big enough for the job on hand. Choosing the right size of heat pump means you can enjoy the heating and cooling you need in the most energy efficient way possible.

03. What’s the layout/structure of your house?

All heat pumps have an external unit that connects to an internal unit. Understanding the layout and structure of your home is an important first step for anyone who wants to install or sell a heat pump, so they can understand what’s possible.

Multi-room heat pumps, like ducted heat pumps and multi-split heat pumps, need to be able to connect across homes and with the outdoor unit in order to function. High Wall single unit heat pumps need to be able to connect between the indoor and outdoor unit.

Your heat pump installer or seller will want to know the location of external walls in relation to the space you want to heat, and how your home is constructed - walls,ceilings and floors - as well as understanding what access is available to work in these spaces. Having this information upfront will speed up your decision making process so you can understand what will and won’t work in your home.

04. What interior style do you want to achieve?

Installing a heat pump can be a challenge if you’re not keen on the appearance of the unit in your interior space. There are different models of heat pump available: if a high wall heat pump is the right option for you, make sure you look around to find a heat pump with a profile that fits in your space.

Alternatively, you could choose to install a ducted heat pump, where the unit is installed in your ceiling or floor and a discreet vent is installed so hot or cool air can be pumped into your rooms. Vents are available in a range of designs, making them easy to match to your interior style.

05. How much do you want to spend on your heat pump?

Understanding the budget you have to spend on your heat pump will help you to work out which type and model of heat pump is right for your home. Your budget should consider running costs as well as installation and upfront purchase costs - so you can afford to use your heat pump as much as you would like to.

Don’t forget to ask your heat pump salesperson to talk you through the energy-efficiency of your preferred heat pump model. It’s important to make sure your heat pump is efficiently converting the energy you’re paying for to the cooling or heating benefits you want to enjoy.

Are you ready to choose your new heat pump?

Snug are experts in the Rinnai range of heat pumps and can help you choose the right type and model of heat pump for your home. If you’re shopping online you can call our team and we’ll answer any questions you have about matching the right heat pump model to your home.

If you’re in Hawke’s Bay, why not pop into Snug and take a look at the Rinnai heat pump range in our Hastings store. We’ve got all our heat pump models installed and running so you can see them in action and get an accurate feel for how they would look in your home.

Contact Snug today.