Quantum Heat Pump Hot Water in Port Augusta, SA
Looking at a Quantum heat pump for your Port Augusta home? Installed pricing for Quantum in SA ranges from $3,250 - $4,450 before rebates, with an estimated $2,550 - $3,950 after all available South Australia rebates and federal STCs are applied. small households needing a 150L or 200L tank, and anyone outside Victoria who wants a long-established Australian brand.
Quantum is priced below the local average of $4,000 - $6,500, 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.
Quantum Models Available
Quantum 150L (150-08AC6-290)
Estimated cost in Port Augusta after rebates: $2,550 - $2,900
Quantum 200L (200-08AC6-290)
Estimated cost in Port Augusta after rebates: $2,600 - $3,000
Quantum 270L (270-08AC6-290)
Estimated cost in Port Augusta after rebates: $2,800 - $3,400
Quantum 340L (340-08AC6-290)
Estimated cost in Port Augusta after rebates: $3,300 - $3,950
How Quantum Performs in Port Augusta's Climate
Quantum 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 4.3. 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 50dB, Quantum produces moderate noise. In a regional area, the extra distance between properties means noise is less of a concern than in metro locations.
Pros
- Four tank sizes from 150L to 340L, the widest range here
- A 150L option, which almost no other brand offers
- Australian company with a manufacturing facility at Seaford, South Australia
- Propane (R290) across the range
- On the register since 2014, so the models have a long track record
Cons
- Not on the Solar Victoria product list at all, so a Quantum does not qualify for the Victorian hot water rebate
- Only 2 years on the electrical and refrigeration parts, the shortest here
- Quantum publishes no labour warranty term
- The product pages and the 270L data sheet disagree on the minimum operating temperature (-10C against -15C)
- 50 dB on the 150L and 200L
Available Rebates for Quantum in Port Augusta
Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs)
Applied as a point-of-sale discount by your installer. Value varies by system type and climate zone.
Retailer Energy Productivity Scheme (REPS)
South Australian households via participating energy retailers. There is no fixed rebate amount: South Australia does not set or publish prices, so the incentive is a variable discount or subsidised install applied by your retailer. A minimum co-payment of $33 including GST may apply, and is waived for concession and priority-group households.
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