Apricus Heat Pump Prices in Victoria
A Apricus hot water heat pump is $3,000 - $3,250 installed in Victoria before rebates. After Victoria rebates and federal STCs, most households pay around $370-$1,450 out of pocket. Apricus is a Byron Bay company that built its name on solar hot water and now sells a single all-in-one heat pump, the 260L APHP-R290-260. Keeping to one model makes it simple to quote and to service. The tank is enamel-lined carbon steel with both a sacrificial and an electric anode, which is unusual at this price and helps in hard water areas. It runs on the heat pump alone from -7C to 43C.
Apricus price in Victoria (2026)
Out-of-pocket assumes federal STCs plus Victoria's available rebate stack, applied by your installer at point of sale. Cheapest model: Apricus All-In-One 260L (APHP-R290-260) from $3,000.
Victoria gas ban: why it matters for Apricus buyers
From 1 March 2027, if the gas hot water system in an existing owner-occupied home breaks and cannot be repaired, it must be replaced with an electric alternative; in a rental it must be replaced with a heat pump water heater. Repairs are still allowed and exemptions exist. From 1 January 2027, new homes must be built all-electric.
With 80% of Victoria homes connected to gas, planning your Apricus replacement now lets you claim rebates and choose your installer on your timeline.
Apricus rebates in Victoria
Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs)
Applied as a point-of-sale discount on your Apricus system. Value varies by model and climate zone.
Solar Victoria Hot Water Rebate
Victorian owner-occupiers: 50% of the purchase price up to $1,000, or up to $1,400 for an eligible locally made system. Combined household taxable income under $150,000 (reduced from $210,000 on 1 July 2026), property value under $3 million, replacing a system at least 3 years old, using a Solar Victoria registered installer. Stacks with the VEU discount and federal STCs.
Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Certificates
All Victorian households. A variable point-of-sale discount funded by energy-saving certificates (VEECs), currently up to around $630 depending on the certificate price. Stacks with the Solar Victoria rebate.
Apricus models available in Victoria
Apricus All-In-One 260L (APHP-R290-260)
Apricus prices across Victoria
Local pricing and free quotes for Apricus in major Victoria areas.
Heat pump hot water costs across regional Victoria
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Apricus in Victoria: FAQ
How much does a Apricus heat pump cost in Victoria?
A Apricus hot water heat pump costs $3,000 - $3,250 fully installed in Victoria before rebates. After stacking those rebates, most Victoria households pay around $370-$1,450 out of pocket.
What rebates can I claim on a Apricus heat pump in Victoria?
On top of federal STCs (worth $600-$600), Victoria households can stack Solar Victoria Hot Water Rebate and Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Certificates, taking total rebates to $1,800-$2,630. That is the biggest stack in the country, and most of it is automatic: STCs and the Victorian Energy Upgrades discount are already inside the price your installer quotes. Solar Victoria's rebate is the one worth going after on top, and your installer drives it. They lodge it with your quote, you add ID and proof of income, and it comes off your invoice on approval.
How does the Victoria gas ban affect my Apricus choice?
From 1 March 2027, if the gas hot water system in an existing owner-occupied home breaks and cannot be repaired, it must be replaced with an electric alternative; in a rental it must be replaced with a heat pump water heater. Repairs are still allowed and exemptions exist. From 1 January 2027, new homes must be built all-electric. A Apricus heat pump is a compliant electric replacement, and planning the switch before your gas unit fails lets you claim the rebates and choose your installer on your own timeline rather than in an emergency.
Where can I get a Apricus heat pump installed in Victoria?
PumpSwap matches you with local Victoria installers who quote on Apricus systems. Submit one request and compare up to three quotes from installers covering your suburb, with rebates already factored in.
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