Stay warm with a Hypercore heat pump, even while Christchurch is freezing

Heat Pumps NOW are proudly accredited Mitsubishi heat pump installers in Christchurch. But during the past few months we have come across a little customer confusion on a few installations.

Mitsubishi Electric offer an impressive range of quality heat pumps, especially designed for New Zealand conditions, and tested for the Christchurch market. But while Heat Pumps NOW have been installing some Mitsubishi GE heat pumps, customers have asked us about their ability to perform at -15 degrees.

It’s important to note that not all Mitsubishi heat pumps will operate at full capacity in a Christchurch winter, all the way down to -15 degrees. For example, the Mitsubishi GE range of heat pumps are best known for being whisper quiet. The GE 35 Mitsubishi heat pump is New Zealand’s quietest heat pump, and will pump out a full 4kW of heat at just 19 decibels. That’s just slightly above the sound of breathing.

As well as being Wi-Fi capable, the Mitsubishi GE heat pump series are very energy efficient, which will help reduce your power bill. The i-save option allows your Mitsubishi heat pump to remember your favourite temperature and fan settings so you can return to them at the touch of a button. Meanwhile the Econo Cool setting is perfect for summer, providing maximum energy efficiency while air conditioning and dehumidifying your home.

For all these reasons and a few more besides, the Mitsubishi GE heat pump series are one of the most common models Heat Pumps NOW installs around Christchurch.

Despite their energy efficiency and whisper quiet technology, the performance of a Mitsubishi GE heat pump will start to fall when temperatures reach freezing point.

Only the Mitsubishi Hypercore heat pump range are guaranteed to keep their full heating output right down to -15 degrees. Granted, we don’t get too many days in Christchurch where temperatures fall that low. But on those few days in Christchurch where the temperatures really drop, that’s when you’ll really appreciate the power of a Mitsubishi Hypercore heat pump.

New Zealand's Best Performing Heat Pump in Cold Conditions.

It’s a lot harder keeping warm in Christchurch given the Canterbury Regional Council’s regulations around lighting fires. Many of us are reluctant to switch on other element heaters, given how much they add to the price on our power bill. If you know how cold your part of Christchurch can get at times, you’ll know if a Mitsubishi Hypercore heat pump is right for you.

Some Heat Pumps Struggle In Winter

You may find that some heat pumps struggle to heat your home when temperatures reach between 3 – 5 degrees Celsius outside.  The reason for this is that heat pumps don’t actually produce heat, rather they shift it from one place to another. The colder it is outside, the harder your heat pump has to work to pump warm air into your home. For more about how heat pumps work, click here.

The Mitsubishi Hypercore heat pump series is not a one-trick, sub-zero pony. Other great features include Dual Split Vane technology, so you can customise airflow to different parts of the room. Perfect for split level rooms, sending air around obstacles to where it’s needed most, or for areas that require additional heating or cooling.

 The advanced Plasma Quad Filtration in the Mitsubishi Hypercore range effectively catches and neutralises 99% dust particles, allergens, bacteria and viruses before they are pumped into your home. Ideal for any members of your family with asthma or respiratory conditions.

Exclusive to the deluxe Mitsubishi FH Hypercore heat pump series is the 3D i-See Sensor Technology. The sensor continually scans the room to detect hot and cold spots and ensure an even spread of heating or cooling. The 3D sensor can also detect when you’ve left a room, and after a set period of time will lower the temperature on a power saving mode, which can lead to energy savings of up to 10%. As soon as it senses you’re back in the room, the Mitsubishi deluxe FH Hypercore heat pump will bring the room back to your ideal temperature.

Not All Heat Pumps Are Equal

Not all heat pumps are the same. For that matter, not all Mitsubishi heat pumps are identical. If you ever have a question about the kind of heat pump you need, or a specific feature you’d like, Heat Pumps NOW are happy to help. However, it pays to remember, and is worth repeating that if you’re specifically after a heat pump with a guaranteed output down to -15 degrees, only a Mitsubishi Hypercore heat pump will deliver. The same does not apply to all heat pumps, or even all Mitsubishi heat pumps.

If you have any questions, please contact us. Heat Pumps NOW are happy to help. Or if you know what you want and would like a free, no obligations on-site quote, Give Heat Pumps NOW a call on 03 377 7393.

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