Apricus Heat Pump Hot Water in Melbourne CBD, VIC
Looking at a Apricus heat pump for your Melbourne CBD home? Installed pricing for Apricus in VIC ranges from $3,000 - $3,250 before rebates, with an estimated $270 - $1,550 after all available Victoria 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 $4,100 - $6,400, 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 work well in this climate zone but will see some efficiency reduction during cold winter mornings (below 5C). Split system models with CO2 refrigerant (Sanden, Reclaim) maintain better performance in cold conditions than integrated R134a models.
PumpSwap installers who service Melbourne CBD
Installers registered with PumpSwap who take heat pump hot water jobs in Melbourne CBD 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.
- Elecsol Electrical
- National Hot Water
- Sunrise Saves Energy Pty Ltd
- Vicsaver
- VRJ Electrics
- Seddon Electrical services
- Energytick
- Sustainable facility group energy PTY LTD
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 Melbourne CBD after rebates: $270 - $1,550
How Apricus Performs in Melbourne CBD's Climate
Apricus's R290 refrigerant is well-suited to climate zone 6. Propane (R290) holds its output in cooler conditions better than R134a does, making Apricus a strong choice for this area. Winter mornings below 5 degrees will reduce efficiency slightly, but the system recovers quickly as temperatures rise.
Noise Levels in a Metro Area
At 43dB, Apricus produces moderate noise comparable to a quiet conversation. In metro areas with close neighbours, consider placement on the side of the home furthest from neighbouring bedrooms.
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 Melbourne CBD
Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs)
Applied as a point-of-sale discount by your installer. Value varies by system type 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.
Victoria Gas Ban Affects Melbourne CBD
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 75% of Melbourne CBD homes connected to gas, switching to a Apricus heat pump now locks in current rebate levels and avoids the rush as the deadline approaches.
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