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Heat pump hot water systems |
Installation, service & repair
Howzat Plumbing's qualified team of Brisbane plumbers regularly carry out the following hot water related services to residential properties:
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installation of heat pump hot water systems
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repairs to heat pump hot water systems
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heat pump hot water system servicing
Brands we supply and install include Rheem, Dux, Thermann and Rinnai.
About heat pump hot water systems
When a solar hot water system is not a viable option for a residential property, this is when a heat pump hot water system comes into play.
Heat pumps work on the same principle as a refrigerator, using a refrigerant that evaporates at low temperatures – but instead of allowing the waste heat to dissipate into the open air, it is transferred into the hot water system.
There are a number of key steps in a heat pump hot water system process:
Step 1: A liquid refrigerant passes through an evaporator where it picks up heat from the air and becomes a gas.
Step 2: The gas refrigerant is compressed in an electric compressor. Compressing the gas causes its temperature to increase so that it becomes hotter than the water in the tank.
Step 3: The hot gas flows into a condenser, where it passes its heat to the water and turns back into a liquid.
Step 4: The liquid refrigerant then flows into an expansion valve where its pressure is reduced, allowing it to cool and enter the evaporator to repeat the cycle.
The heat pump is powered by electricity to drive the compressor and fans. This is supplemented by a built-in electric resistance heater, like those found on traditional electric hot water systems, to ensure consistent and reliable hot water temperatures. As long as the outside temperatures are higher than the cold refrigerant, the heat pump will continue to transfer heat to the hot water tank. The warmer the outside air, the easier it is for the system to work. As outside temperatures decrease so does the efficiency of the system, which make them less suitable for cold climates but ideal for Brisbane’s sub-tropical climate.
Howzat Plumbing can install, service and repair:
Split system heat pump hot water systems: The tank and the compressor are separate units.
Integrated heat pump hot water systems: The tank and the compressor are a single unit.
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Split system heat pump hot water system
Integrated heat pump hot water system
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Need a Brisbane plumber to install a new heat pump hot water system?
Whether it is for a brand new house, a renovation or you would just like a new heat pump hot water system installed, our Howzat Plumbing team have experience installing electric, gas, heat pump and solar systems to residential properties throughout Brisbane.
Brands we supply and install include Rheem, Dux, Thermann and Rinnai.
Need a local plumber to repair & service a heat pump hot water system?
Like any other hot water system, heat pump hot water systems require periodic maintenance to ensure that the system is operating within its optimal range.
Sometimes hot water systems stop working properly (e.g. the water keeps going cold or the pipes are making noises). This can lead to increase costs to you and inconsistent water temperatures that can either be a nuisance or dangerous hazard to you and your family.
Our professional and friendly Brisbane plumbing team can service or sort out any problem you may have with your heat pump hot water system, whether at your home or a residential investment property. We can carry out:
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a heat pump hot water system installation
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heat pump hot water system repairs
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servicing of a heat pump hot water system
Through our experience, our plumbers are familiar with each make and model and know they work – if we determine that a repair to your hot water system is not cost effective, we can help you select a new option that will suit your needs and budget.
Howzat Plumbing are reliable local plumbers who will do their best to repair and / or service your hot water system as soon as possible. Please don't hesitate to contact us to arrange a convenient day and time.
Based in Chermside, we are a
Brisbane northside plumber
providing heat pump hot water plumbing services throughout Brisbane
Howzat Plumbing is based in Chermside, however we service, repair and install new heat pump hot water systems to homes throughout the Brisbane northside and southside, the Moreton Bay and Samford Valley regions, along with Brisbane's East, Bayside, Western suburbs, CBD and inner-city.
