Heat pump hot water
in Hobart.
Installation, servicing and repairs for heat pump hot water,
the most energy-efficient system available.
Works through a Tasmanian winter, day or night.
Installed and serviced by Howrah Plumbing since 1982.
Howrah Plumbing installs, services and repairs heat pump hot water across Greater Hobart. A heat pump works like a refrigerator in reverse, pulling warmth out of the surrounding air rather than generating it with an element. Systems are sized on site, placed for airflow and installed to Tasmanian building codes.
- Sized on site
- Tasmanian building codes
- Servicing and repairs
- Since 1982
Why choose Howrah Plumbing
Sized for your household
Assessed on site, not guessed from a catalogue.
Tasmanian building codes
Installed to compliance, every time.
Since 1982
Tasmanian-owned. 50+ local staff. 45+ vehicles.
Servicing and repairs
Not just installation, we look after it after.
01 / The technology
How heat pump
hot water works.
A heat pump works like a refrigerator in reverse. Instead of pumping heat out of a cold box, it pulls warmth out of the surrounding air and moves it into your water.
Because it's moving existing heat rather than generating it, it uses a fraction of the electricity an element does.
- Reverse fridge Moves heat, doesn't make it
- Air source Works day and night
- Electric No gas connection needed
02 / The cold question
Heat pumps in a
Tasmanian climate.
The reasonable question is whether a system that takes heat from the air still works when the air is cold. It does: there's usable warmth in the air well below zero, and the systems are built for it.
What matters more here is siting. Airflow, shelter and where the unit can physically go make a bigger difference in a Hobart winter than the badge on the front.
Ask us about your site
03 / What we do
Installation, repairs
and servicing.
On-site first, every time. A heat pump that suits the household and the site will outlast one that suits the catalogue.
Installation
On-site assessment first, then a system sized to your household and sited for airflow. Installed to Tasmanian building codes.
Servicing
Annual servicing keeps a heat pump running efficiently. Filters, coils, thermostat accuracy and electrical components checked.
Repairs
Diagnostics and repairs when performance drops off. Same or next-day where we can.
04 / Troubleshooting
Common heat
pump problems.
Most heat pump faults announce themselves before they fail completely.
-
Not enough hot water
Often sizing or a failing element, not the pump itself. -
Noisy compressor
Worth diagnosing early, noise usually precedes failure. -
Frost build-up
Common in cold snaps. Persistent frost isn't normal. -
Thermostat faults
Water too hot, too cold, or inconsistent. -
Electrical faults
Tripping circuits or a unit that won't start. -
Longer recovery times
Taking longer to reheat than it used to.
05 / Coverage
Greater Hobart
and Southern Tasmania.
Based at Mornington, with an office in Hobart and a storage facility at Kingston. Local crews across both shores.
- Mornington Head office
- Hobart Office
- Kingston Office
We service
- Austins Ferry
- Battery Point
- Berriedale
- Bellerive
- Blackmans Bay
- Chigwell
- Claremont
- Clarence
- East Coast
- Geilston Bay
- Glenorchy
- Goodwood
- Hobart
- Howrah
- Kingston
- Lenah Valley
- Lindisfarne
- Lutana
- Margate
- Midway Point
- Montrose
- Moonah
- Mornington
- Mount Stuart
- New Town
- North Hobart
- Rokeby
- Rosetta
- Rosny
- Sandy Bay
- Sorell
- South Hobart
- Taroona
- Tranmere
- Warrane
06 / Common questions
Heat pump
questions, answered.
Do heat pumps work in Tasmania's cold?
Yes. They're designed to keep extracting heat from cold air, and they run day and night regardless of sunlight. Siting matters: airflow and shelter make more difference here than in a warmer state.
How much less energy does a heat pump use?
Significantly less than a conventional electric storage system, because it moves existing heat rather than generating it with an element. Exactly how much depends on your household and the system.
Where does the unit need to go?
Outside, with clear airflow around it. We assess the site before recommending anything, a heat pump in a sealed alcove won't perform.
How often does a heat pump need servicing?
Annually is the general recommendation. Filters and coils need cleaning, and thermostat accuracy is worth checking.
Are there rebates for heat pump hot water?
Government rebates may apply to qualifying systems. Worth checking before you decide, as it can change which system makes sense.
Can you replace my electric storage system with a heat pump?
Usually, yes. It's one of the more common changeovers we do. The main considerations are where the unit goes and whether the existing electrical supply suits.
07 / Next step
Thinking about a
heat pump? Let's talk.
We'll assess the site and tell you whether it suits, including if it doesn't.