Sized for the household
Tank size depends on how many people live there and how much hot water you use. Too small and it runs out; too big and it costs more to buy and keep hot.
A heat pump hot water system heats water using warmth drawn from the outside air, so it uses much less electricity than an old electric storage tank. It’s one of the simplest ways to cut a household’s power use, and it pairs well with solar panels.
LENNELEC arranges the whole job. A licensed plumbing partner installs the new tank and takes away the old one, Joel does the electrical work, and the rebates are organised with the partner, so you have one point of contact from quote to finish.
How the swap works
- Your current system and hot water use checked
- Rebate eligibility checked with the plumbing partner
- New tank installed and plumbed in by the licensed plumber
- Circuit, isolator and connection by Joel
- Timer set up, then the system tested
Placed for airflow and quiet
The unit draws heat from the air around it, so it needs space to breathe, and a spot away from bedroom windows and the neighbours keeps its hum out of the way.
Run it when power is cheapest
A timer can run the heat pump in the middle of the day off your solar, or on an off-peak tariff if you have one.
Rebates are organised with LENNELEC’s licensed plumbing partner. What you can claim depends on the property and the product.
great communication and easy to arrange the job with. Very prompt, polite and professional and very happy with the work performed. I’ll be asking Joel to do electrical work for me again.
Quoted word for word from LENNELEC on Service.com.au, where Joel is rated 5.0 from 7 reviews.
How does a heat pump hot water system work?
Like a fridge in reverse. It pulls heat out of the outside air and moves it into the water in the tank, so it uses much less electricity than an old electric system that heats the water with an element.
Who installs a heat pump hot water system?
Two licensed trades. LENNELEC’s licensed plumbing partner installs the tank, connects the water and removes the old system. Joel does the electrical work: the circuit, the isolator and the connection. Joel arranges both with you.
Can you organise the rebate?
Yes. LENNELEC organises the rebates with its licensed plumbing partner. What you can claim depends on your property, the system being replaced and the product, so it’s checked when you get a quote.
Can a heat pump run off my solar panels?
Yes. A timer can run the heat pump in the middle of the day while your panels are producing, so more of your hot water is heated by your own solar power.
Can I replace a gas hot water system with a heat pump?
Yes. Many homes swap gas or old electric storage systems for a heat pump. The licensed plumber removes the old system and connects the new tank, and Joel adds the circuit it needs after checking the switchboard has the capacity.
Are heat pumps noisy?
The outdoor fan and compressor make a low hum while heating. Putting the unit away from bedrooms and the neighbours, and running it during the day, keeps that from being a problem.
Heat pump hot water in key areas
LENNELEC covers the Mornington Peninsula and south-east Melbourne. See the full service area or call Joel to check your suburb.
Ready to swap your hot water?
Tell Joel what system you have now and how many people live there, or call to talk about rebates and options.