HEAT PUMP HOT WATER SA
Heat your water with your own solar
Hot water is one of the biggest energy uses in most homes. An old electric storage tank heats water with an element, much like a kettle. A heat pump moves heat from the air into the water instead, and uses a fraction of the electricity to do it.
Set to run in the middle of the day, a heat pump heats your water from your own solar rather than off-peak power from the grid.
It suits you if
- Your electric hot water system is old or failing
- You want to move off gas
- You export a lot of solar during the day
REBATES
Certificates and REPS discounts
Heat pumps earn small-scale technology certificates, which come off the price. In South Australia, you may also be eligible for a discount under the Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS) when an old electric or gas system is replaced. We explain how it works when we quote.
We show the certificate discount on your quote.
RUN IT ON SOLAR
Timed to your solar, not the night tariff
Most old electric tanks run overnight on a controlled-load tariff. A heat pump does better heating during the day from solar. We set the timer so it runs when your panels produce most.
If your solar system is small, adding a few panels can cover the heat pump. With a battery, the rest of the house runs on stored solar after dark.
Older homes may need a new circuit or a switchboard upgrade. As electricians, we do it in the same job.
WHY YORKE SOLAR
One team for solar, hot water and the switchboard
Family-owned and South Australian since 2018, based in Maitland and working across Adelaide and regional South Australia. Our licensed electricians do the electrical work, and the hot water installation is done by licensed plumbers. Rated 5 out of 5 from more than 100 reviews.
Finance is available through Plenti green loans and Parker Lane.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Heat pump questions
Usually. A heat pump uses much less electricity than an electric tank, and running it on daytime solar cuts the cost further.
Heat pumps earn small-scale technology certificates, and you may be eligible for a REPS discount when replacing an old electric or gas system.
They make a sound similar to a split system’s outdoor unit. We place it away from bedrooms where we can.
Yes. The heat pump is installed by licensed plumbers, and our electricians do any electrical work.
Call 08 7111 0780, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm, or request a quote online.