New Zealanders have faced price increases in power of over 50% in the last few years at the same time as there has been restrictions on the type of heating that can be used in most parts of the country. This has helped heat pumps gain favour as they work with up to 400% efficiency as opposed to the normal rate of 100% efficiency for most other ways of heating with electricity. This means a saving of about a third in the amount of electricity required. The reason why heat pumps are cheaper to run is because they do not heat the air but transfer heat from the air outside to the air in the house and they can do this even in very cold weather. Electricity is only needed to power heat pump's compressor and fan.

Even the smaller models of heat pumps are able to put out lots of heat. 2300 watts is as much as you can get from a fan heater of the plugged in variety whereas the least powerful Fujitsu heat pumps can put out 3600 watts. Even these small models provide a lot more heat while costing a lot less to run.

Fujitsu Heat Pumps can be installed with ease and not much expense. A straightforward system should not take more than six hours but more complex systems will take longer depending on what is required. You can expect to pay between $2500 and $5000 per heat pump depending on the model and size. This normally includes installation and GST. Installing the correct size and model of heat pump to fit the heating area is vital.

The first step is to find an accredited Fujitsu Accredited Installer. They will be able to give you advice about the heat pump best suited to your needs. You need to make sure that the system matches your unique needs as how efficiently the heat pump works depends on it. You may buy a smaller unit only to find that it is running constantly in cold weather and your electricity bills are much higher than expected.

Many councils now offer subsidies to homeowners who convert from dirty heating to the more environmentally friendly heat pumps. Ask you Fujitsu installer about how to apply for those funds. If your chimney has been damaged by an earthquake you will probably also qualify for the installation of a heat pump to replace it. Once again ask your supplier of Fujitsu Heat Pumps about how to apply for this.

Fujitsu have brought out special software called EzeCalc which can calculate which size heat pump is needed to heat the area in question. The expertise and experience of the accredited installer combined with the software will ensure that you buy the heat pump system that is best suited to your unique needs.