Heat Pump Installation in Pukekohe & Franklin
We fit heat pumps across the Franklin district, from Pukekohe town to the lifestyle blocks out Waiuku and Bombay way. Gear and sizing that hold up to those cold, foggy inland mornings.
We install heat pumps right across Pukekohe and Franklin, from town villas to rural lifestyle blocks. Inland frosts and single-glazed older homes mean sizing matters here, so we work it out for your place and give you a fixed price before we start.
Why Franklin homes need a bit more thought
Franklin isn't the mild Auckland coast. Out on the plains around Patumahoe, Buckland and Bombay you get proper frosts, damp winters and that morning fog that hangs about till mid-morning. A heat pump that would breeze it in a Devonport townhouse can struggle on a cold Pukekohe morning if it's undersized.
The housing doesn't help either. Plenty of the older rural and lifestyle homes out here are single-glazed with big rooms and high ceilings, so they lose heat fast. The new subdivisions going in around Paerata and Pokeno are tighter and better insulated, which changes the sums again. We size for the home in front of us, not a rule of thumb.
For the colder inland spots we usually point people at cold-climate units that keep their output when the temperature drops. The Mitsubishi Electric cold-climate models are a solid pick for that, and there's a wider rundown of the heat pump installation explained if you want to see how it all comes together.
Sizing for big rooms and open-plan living
Getting the size right is where most jobs go wrong. Too small and it runs flat out on the cold mornings and never quite gets there. Too big and it short-cycles, costs more than it should and wears itself out.
For a standard lounge or bedroom a single high-wall unit does the job nicely. For a rambling lifestyle home or an open-plan new build with several rooms to heat, a single head often won't cut it, and that's where ducted heat pumps for larger homes earn their keep by heating the whole place evenly off one system. If you want a rough idea before we visit, you can work out your heat pump size with a few room measurements.
What the job costs and how it runs
We give you a fixed price up front so there are no surprises on the day. Most single-room installs are a straightforward one-day job. Older rural homes can add a bit if the wiring needs updating or the run to the outdoor unit is long, and we'll flag that when we quote rather than spring it on you later.
There's a full breakdown of what goes into a heat pump installation cost if you want to understand the numbers before you commit. If you're eligible for a Warmer Kiwi Homes grant, that's applied for through EECA directly, not us, so check your eligibility with them.
The Franklin towns we cover
We're out here regularly, so Pukekohe, Waiuku, Tuakau, Patumahoe, Buckland, Bombay, Paerata and Pokeno are all well within our patch. You can see the full list of areas we serve if you're on the edge of the district.
We also cover the wider south, so if you've got family or a rental up the motorway there's heat pump installation in South Auckland too, and we head over to heat pump installation in North Shore as well. Not sure which unit suits your place? Give us a call on 09 234 2345 and we'll talk it through.
Want a price for your Franklin home?
Tell us the rooms you want heated and roughly how old the house is. We'll come back with a fixed quote.
Common questions from Pukekohe and Franklin homeowners
How much does heat pump installation cost in Pukekohe?
It depends on the unit, the size of the room and how tricky the install is. A straightforward single high-wall unit in a Pukekohe home is usually a one-day job at the lower end, while ducted systems for a big lifestyle home cost more. Older rural homes can add a bit if the wiring or the outdoor run needs work. We quote a fixed price after we've seen the place, so you know exactly what you're paying.
Do inland Franklin frosts affect which heat pump I need?
Yes they do. The inland Franklin frosts around Bombay, Buckland and Patumahoe are colder than the coast, and a standard unit can lose output on a frosty morning right when you need it most. For those spots we usually recommend a cold-climate model that holds its heat output down to low temperatures, so it still warms the house when it's near freezing outside.
Can a heat pump heat a large lifestyle or rural home?
It can, but you need the right setup. A single high-wall unit won't heat a big open-plan or multi-room lifestyle home on its own, especially with the high ceilings and single glazing common out here. Either a couple of well-placed units or a ducted system will do it. We size it to the whole home so no room gets left cold.
Do you service the Franklin district and Bombay?
Yes, we install across the full Franklin district, including Bombay, Pukekohe, Waiuku, Tuakau and the lifestyle blocks in between. We look after the heat pumps we've fitted ourselves, so once we've installed your system we're the ones you call. Get in touch and we'll sort a quote.
Get your Franklin heat pump sorted
Fill in the form or ring us on 09 234 2345. We'll size it for your home and give you a fixed price.