Apricus Heat Pump Hot Water in Tweed Heads, NSW
Looking at a Apricus heat pump for your Tweed Heads home? Installed pricing for Apricus in NSW ranges from $3,000 - $3,250 before rebates, with an estimated $1,660 - $2,420 after all available New South Wales rebates and federal STCs are applied. three to five person households in hard water areas that value a long parts and labour warranty over a spec sheet.
Apricus is priced below the local average of $4,200 - $6,600, making it one of the most affordable options for households in this area. Combined with available rebates, out-of-pocket costs can be very competitive.
Heat pumps perform well in this climate. Hot summers mean excellent efficiency for most of the year, though winter mornings may see slightly reduced COP. CO2 refrigerant models handle temperature swings better than R134a models.
PumpSwap installers who service Tweed Heads
Installers registered with PumpSwap who take heat pump hot water jobs in Tweed Heads include the businesses below. You do not need to ring around them. Tell us about your system and up to 3 local installers who cover your street send you a quote.
- Pinky's Plumbing Services
- Envision Energy PTY LTD
- Ballina Plumbing Co
- Jaypee Plumbing Pty Ltd
- Optimus Plumbing
Registered means the business has signed up to quote through PumpSwap and services this area. It is not an endorsement or a licence check, so ask any installer for their licence and insurance details before you book. Not every installer supplies Apricus, so check the brand and model on each quote.
Apricus Models Available
Apricus All-In-One 260L (APHP-R290-260)
Estimated cost in Tweed Heads after rebates: $1,660 - $2,420
How Apricus Performs in Tweed Heads's Climate
Apricus performs exceptionally well in climate zone 4. With warm ambient temperatures for most of the year, the R290 refrigerant system will operate near its rated COP of 4.13. Running costs will be at the lower end of estimates, and you can expect consistent hot water delivery year-round.
Noise Levels in a Regional Area
At 43dB, Apricus produces moderate noise. In a regional area, the extra distance between properties means noise is less of a concern than in metro locations.
Pros
- Six years on both parts and labour, from the date of installation
- Electric anode as well as a sacrificial one, which suits hard water
- One model only, so quotes are easy to compare
- 43 dB published sound level
- Australian company with local support
Cons
- One size only, so a large household may need a bigger tank from another brand
- Published COP of 4.13 on the data sheet is below the best R290 units
- The install manual quotes 4.49 for the same model, so ask which test the quote relies on
- Not on the Solar Victoria locally made list, so it earns the lower Victorian rebate tier
Available Rebates for Apricus in Tweed Heads
Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs)
Applied as a point-of-sale discount by your installer. Value varies by system type and climate zone.
Energy Savings Scheme (ESS) Certificates
All New South Wales households. An upfront point-of-sale discount via participating retailers: up to $640 when replacing an electric water heater with a heat pump, or up to $330 when replacing a gas system. The exact amount varies by installer, model and location.
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