Hitachi heat pumps for New Plymouth homes
Hitachi make a solid, quiet high wall that suits our damp Taranaki mornings. We'll help you pick the right size and put it where the salt air won't chew it up.
Hitachi heat pumps are a good, quiet choice for New Plymouth homes. The Summit series high wall handles our cold, damp mornings well and holds heat through a coastal winter. Sized right and sited away from the salt spray, it'll warm a mid-century home that's slow to get going.
What the Hitachi Summit series does well
The Hitachi Summit series is the range we fit most in New Plymouth. It's a high wall unit, so it mounts up on the wall and blows warm air down into the room. Quiet at low fan speed, which matters if it's going in a bedroom or a lounge you sit in at night.
The thing that suits us here is how it copes with cold, damp starts. Coastal Taranaki mornings are slow to clear, and an older weatherboard place holds that damp in the walls. A Hitachi high wall gets the room up to temperature and keeps chipping away at the moisture, so the house feels drier by mid-morning.
It's not the only good high wall out there. If you're weighing brands, have a look at how it stacks up against Panasonic heat pumps and Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps before you decide.
Siting a Hitachi outdoor unit near the coast
The outdoor unit is the part that takes a hammering on the western coast. Salt-laden wind off the Tasman gets into the fins and fittings, and a unit bolted to an exposed western wall in Marfell or Frankleigh Park will corrode faster than one tucked round the sheltered side.
We'll walk the section with you and find a spot that's out of the direct spray, with room for air to move and for us to service it later. Hitachi's outdoor coils hold up fine when they're sited sensibly, but nothing survives being blasted with salt day and night. Good placement is half the job, and it's a big part of what a proper heat pump installation in New Plymouth is about.
Hitachi high wall or something bigger
A high wall covers most rooms, but it's not the only option. If you've got an open-plan area, a long hallway or several rooms to warm off one system, a ducted or floor-mounted unit might suit better. It's worth understanding the different types of heat pump before you settle on a high wall.
For a single lounge in a Bell Block or Waiwhakaiho home, a well-sized Summit high wall is usually plenty. We'll size it to the room and the way your house leaks heat, not just slap the biggest one on the wall. Oversized units short-cycle and cost more to run.
- Quiet operation for bedrooms and living rooms
- Strong heating output on cold, damp mornings
- Built-in filters that help with the damp air older homes hold
- A range of sizes to match the room, not the house next door
Hitachi heat pump prices in New Plymouth
A Hitachi high wall supplied and fitted usually lands in a similar band to the other main brands. The final number comes down to the size you need, how tricky the run is between indoor and outdoor units, and how far the electrics have to go. A straightforward lounge install costs a lot less than a two-storey job with a long pipe run.
We give you a fixed price after we've seen the room, so there are no surprises. For a fuller breakdown of what goes into the number, see the cost to install a heat pump. If you're on a benefit or a Community Services Card, you may also qualify for help through the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant, which is run by EECA, not by us.
Still comparing? It's also worth pricing up Daikin heat pumps and Fujitsu heat pumps so you can see where Hitachi sits for your budget.
Not sure which Hitachi suits your room?
Give us a call on 06 242 5842 and tell us the room and the house. We'll point you to the right size and give you a straight price.
Hitachi heat pump questions we get asked
Are Hitachi heat pumps good?
Yes, Hitachi make a reliable, quiet heat pump that does well in our climate. The Summit series high wall is the one we fit most, and it handles the cold, damp Taranaki mornings without fuss. Sized and sited properly, it's a good long-term choice.
How long do Hitachi heat pumps last?
A Hitachi heat pump that's serviced and kept clear of salt spray will usually run well for 10 to 15 years, and often longer. On the exposed coast, keeping the outdoor unit out of direct spray makes a real difference to how long it lasts. Regular filter cleaning helps too.
Are Hitachi heat pumps reliable in cold weather?
They hold up well in the cold we get here. New Plymouth doesn't get hard frosts like the central plateau, so the bigger challenge is damp rather than deep cold. A Hitachi high wall keeps heating through those slow, damp mornings and has a defrost cycle for the odd frosty start.
How much does a Hitachi heat pump cost to install?
Most single-room Hitachi high wall installs sit in a mid-range band, with the final price set by the size, the pipe run and the electrical work. A simple lounge fit costs less than a two-storey job with long runs. We quote a fixed price once we've seen the room.
Get a fixed price on a Hitachi heat pump
We install across New Plymouth, from Glen Avon to Bell Block. Call 06 242 5842 or send us your details and we'll sort a quote.