The Bay of Plenty Heat Pumps blog pulls together Mitsubishi Electric product advice, home comfort guidance, and common questions from Tauranga homeowners comparing their options.
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As we dive head-first into summer, you’re probably keen to keep your house nice and cool without suffering eye wateringly high energy bills. The good news is air conditioners are one of the most efficient ways to keep your house comfortable, and with a few heat pump hacks from the team at BOP Heat Pumps, you can keep the power bill to a minimum.
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In the midst of a global pandemic, it’s never been more important to find ways to keep your family healthy and safe. While a warm, dry house won’t kill a virus, it will certainly contribute to your overall health throughout the cooler months. Combining the well stated public health advice – wash your hands, cough into your elbow – with the health benefits of a heat pump is the best way to make sure your family stays well this winter.
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It’s nearly that glorious time of year when Kiwis toss our hot water bottles aside and start enjoying swims, sunshine and BBQs. With summer just around the corner in NZ, now’s the perfect time to get your air conditioner ready. By paying some attention to your A/C unit now, you’ll have a cool, healthy, comfortable house all summer long.
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Heat pumps are the most efficient way to heat NZ homes and Mitsubishi Electric is the best of the best, which is why Mitsubishi is the only brand that BOP Heat Pumps installs. There are many reasons that Mitsubishi is superior – here’s a deep dive into a few of them.
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There are many factors to consider when it comes to choosing your best heat pump, and it all comes down to balancing efficiency, convenience and personal style. At Bay of Plenty Heat Pumps in Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and Papamoa, we always start by measuring rooms, considering insulation and thinking about the location of the heat pump to maximise efficiency before helping you choose which air conditioning unit to install.
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Have you felt that distinctive chill in the air that signals winter is on its way?Here is the Bay of Plenty, the days are getting shorter, mornings are becoming awfully fresh and windows are starting to cry. Don’t wait until the cold sets in for good – now is the time to buy a heat pump. Here’s why.
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Heating your home efficiently is one of the best investments you can make for your family's comfort and wellbeing. For many New Zealand households, the Government's Warmer Kiwi Homes Programme has made it easier and more affordable to install an energy-efficient heat pump, helping create warmer, drier, and healthier living environments.
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Choosing the right size heat pump isn’t just about comfort — it’s about efficiency, performance, and long-term running costs. Too small and it will struggle in winter. Too large and it may short-cycle, wasting energy and reducing lifespan. If you’re in Tauranga or anywhere in the Bay of Plenty, here’s what you need to know.
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When it comes to choosing a heat pump in New Zealand, one brand consistently stands above the rest. Mitsubishi Electric has earned a reputation for reliability, performance, and innovation, making it the preferred choice for homeowners across the country. At Bay of Plenty Heat Pumps, we are certified Mitsubishi Electric heat pump installers and service providers, proudly servicing Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa, and the wider Bay of Plenty region.
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New Zealand’s new-build townhouses are warmer and tighter than ever. That is great for energy efficiency, but it also creates a growing problem: retained heat with nowhere to go. Headlines calling modern homes a sauna without the fun captured a genuine issue for many owners. The brief to builders and developers is now clear: deliver homes that are efficient and comfortable all year. Mitsubishi Electric Lossnay mechanical ventilation with heat recovery is a practical way to meet that brief.
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Forecasts point to a La Niña summer with above-average temperatures and high humidity across the Bay of Plenty. Warm, moisture-laden air makes bedrooms feel clammy, raises night-time heart rate, and disrupts deep sleep—even when the thermometer isn’t extreme. The good news: your Mitsubishi heat pump can quietly manage both temperature and humidity so you sleep cooler, drier and longer.
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A major opportunity is now on the horizon for homeowners seeking to reduce energy costs and move off ageing gas systems. A recent report released by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) argues that a government subsidy scheme for replacing gas and inefficient heaters with heat pumps could save New Zealand households up to $1.5 billion a year.
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