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Hot water heat pumps

Energy-efficient heat pumps to work with your solar power system, installed by experts

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Bundle your solar with a hot water heat pump¹

Get more from your solar system with a quiet and environmentally-friendly hot water solution.

¹Hot water heat pumps are only available to customers who purchase solar.

^Exclusions apply. This offer is available when purchasing a solar or battery system from RACV Solar between 1 September to 31 October 2024. The $500 discount is valid for systems that are 6.6kw or larger for residential homes only, and will apply off the total value of the system. The offer is not valid for EV Chargers, Solar Hot Water Systems, or in conjunction with any other offers or promotions.

Benefits of hot water heat pumps

Use up to 80%^ less energy for hot water

Heat pumps only use a fraction of the energy that regular hot water systems use.

Schedule and save on costs

Schedule your heat pump to run during the day on solar power or during off-peak energy rate periods.

Efficiently heated, when you need it

Heat pumps absorb heat from air outside (even on cold days) and use it to heat your water more efficiently.

^Energy usage varies based on individual household requirements and location. Estimate is based on the results of field trials undertaken in Australia across 2018.

Why choose RACV Solar for hot water heat pumps

Quality heat pumps backed by warranty

Tried and tested heat pumps, with industry-leading warranties.

Safe installation

Experienced and vetted local experts safely install your hot water solution.

Options to suit your home

Choose from recommended heat pumps for different home setups.

Ongoing support and care

Support and troubleshooting during business hours. Emergency help 24/7.

Heat pump brands we supply

We’ve researched, tested and compared brands to confidently offer the best quality heat pumps, designed for Australian conditions.

Rebates and finance options

Homes we’ve switched to solar and heat pumps

Frequently asked questions

Heat pump hot water systems use a heat exchange system that absorbs the heat from the surrounding air and uses it to heat your water.

Essentially, the system’s heat pump pulls air outside the pump into its evaporator with a fan. The evaporator’s piping contains a special refrigerant, which the warm outside air turns into gas. The refrigerant gas is then pumped through a valve by a compressor. This compression process generates heat, which a heat exchanger then moves from the gas pipes to the water storage tank. 

These processes can be powered by the energy generated from solar panels, although regular electricity will work too.

Heat pump hot water systems must be installed by an accredited technician, like RACV Solar. Before the install, your supplier will provide you with a tailored quote recommending the perfect hot water system for your household’s size and requirements.

Most installs can happen within one day. Typically, water will only be turned off for no more than one to two hours.

At RACV we stand by the quality of our work with warranties on labour and services. This includes the installation and workmanship:

  • Solar panels and battery installation: 10-year warranty
  • Hot water heat pump system installation: 5-year warranty
  • Electric vehicle charger installation: 1-year warranty.

Each of our partner brands also offer industry-leading warranties on their products.

Check our table below for product warranties.

Brand
Brand

Product

Warranty

BYD Batteries 

Product

Batteries

Warranty

10-year warranty

Enphase 

Product

Inverters

Warranty

15-year standard warranty, option to extend to 25 

Fronius 

Product

Inverters

Warranty

10-year warranty 

GoodWe 

Product

Batteries, Inverters

Warranty

10-year warranty 

PowerPlus Solutions

Product

Batteries 

Warranty

10-year warranty 

REC Solar 

Product

Solar panels

Warranty

25-year product and performance warranty 

Selectronic 

Product

Inverters

Warranty

10-year warranty 

Tesla Powerwall 

Product

Batteries 

Warranty

10-year warranty 

Trina Solar 

Product

Solar panels - 445 W 

Warranty

  • 25-year product warranty
  • 30-year performance warranty

Trina Solar 

Product

Solar panels - 510 W comm 

Warranty

  • 12-year product warranty
  • 25-year performance warranty

**3.99% p.a. and 8.40% p.a. comp. rate is based on a $30,000 loan for 5-year loan period. See the comparison rate warning on www.plenti.com.au. All applications for credit are subject to approval. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Credit provided by Plenti Finance Pty Limited ACN 636 759 861 (supported by its servicer, Plenti RE Limited ACN 166 646 635) or Perpetual Corporate Trust Limited ACN 000 341 533, Australian Credit Licence number 392673 (as custodian).