Apricus Heat Pump Hot Water in Mildura, VIC
Looking at a Apricus heat pump for your Mildura 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 $4,000 - $6,200, 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.
Apricus Models Available
Apricus All-In-One 260L (APHP-R290-260)
Estimated cost in Mildura after rebates: $270 - $1,550
How Apricus Performs in Mildura'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 Mildura
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 Mildura
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 55% of Mildura 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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