Future Energy heat pump installations typically fall in these ranges: a single-room high wall heat pump averages around $2,500 installed, a multi-room system runs $5,000 to $10,000 depending on the number of indoor units; a ducted system for a typical home is $5,000 to $12,000. For very large homes that need two or three condenser units to cover the entire property, pricing can range from $20,000 to $60,000. Final pricing depends on the brand, the number of rooms, and any access or ducting work required. We'll give you exact pricing in writing at your free Home Energy Consult.

For most Kiwi households, hot water, space heating and cooling are the three largest electricity costs, often accounting for more than 60% of the power bill. That’s why the best way to reduce home energy costs is a combination approach: a hot water heat pump cuts water-heating costs by up to 70%, while efficient air conditioning and ventilation reduce heating loads. Add solar and a home battery, and you’re generating the electricity to run them for free.

As a rough guide, allow 60 to 100 watts of heating capacity per square metre of floor area for a well-insulated NZ home, and 100 to 150 watts per square metre for older or poorly insulated homes. A typical 80 square metre open-plan living area needs around 6 to 8 kW of capacity. Undersizing means the system runs at full capacity constantly and never quite catches up; oversizing wastes money. We size every system at the free consultation based on your home's actual layout, insulation and orientation.

High wall is the most affordable and works well for a single living area. Multi-room is the right step up for families wanting different temperatures in different rooms without the cost of full ducting. Ducted is the premium choice: whole-home comfort, hidden vents, and the cleanest aesthetic, ideal for new builds or major renovations. We'll talk you through what fits your home at the free consultation.

Future Energy ducted heat pump systems typically run $5,000 to $12,000 for a standard New Zealand home. For very large, multi-zoned homes that need two or three condenser units to cover the whole property, costs can range from $20,000 to $60,000. The price depends on your home's layout, ceiling space available for the ducts, the number of zones, the brand and capacity selected, and whether you're building new (cheaper to integrate) or retrofitting an existing home (still very achievable; we do this regularly across Auckland and Dunedin).

Modern heat pumps deliver 3 to 5 units of heating for every 1 unit of electricity they use, making them 3 to 5 times more efficient than fan heaters, oil column heaters, or electric panel heaters. EECA confirms that heat pumps are among the most energy-efficient ways to heat a home in New Zealand. Pair them with solar and your daytime heating and cooling is effectively free.

A high-wall single-room installation typically takes 4 to 6 hours on-site. A multi-room system takes 1 to 2 days. Ducted systems are usually 2 days; new builds take 2-3 days and are scheduled across two visits. We schedule installs to minimise disruption and complete all consents and electrical sign-off before we leave site.

Yes, but the process is straightforward. We recommend an annual professional service, with simple filter cleaning every 3 to 6 months that you can do yourself (open the front cover, remove the filter, vacuum then wash in warm water, let it dry, refit). A Future Energy service of a high wall system covers the condensate drain and drip tray, electrical connections and terminals, the refrigerant connection, the filter, the coil, both outdoor and indoor units, fan and airflow, and a full function check including fault diagnosis. For ducted systems we also inspect the supply and return grills and verify airflow through the ductwork. Important: under your manufacturer warranty, faults caused by skipped servicing are not covered. Annual servicing protects your warranty and extends the life of the system.