Hitachi Heat Pumps in Tauranga
Hitachi's airHome range runs quiet and holds a steady temperature, which suits Tauranga bedrooms and open-plan living. We size, supply and fit them across the Bay.
Hitachi heat pumps are a solid, quiet choice for Tauranga homes. The airHome range heats and cools well through damp Bay of Plenty winters and warm summers, runs low on noise for bedrooms, and comes in wall, ducted and floor console models. We install and service the ones we fit.
What's in the Hitachi airHome range
Hitachi splits its range into airHome tiers. The higher models push harder in the cold and sip less power, the entry ones keep the price down for a single room. Most Tauranga homes land somewhere in the middle.
You can get Hitachi as a wall unit, a floor console that sits low like a heater, or ducted through the ceiling. Wall units cover most living rooms and bedrooms. If you want to warm the whole house from one system, look at our ducted heat pump options before you settle on a wall unit in every room.
Not sure whether a high-wall, floor console or ducted setup fits your place? We walk through the types of heat pump and what each does best.
- Wall units for living rooms and bedrooms
- Floor consoles for under windows or low-wall spots
- Ducted systems for whole-home heating from one unit
- Corrosion-treated outdoor units for salt-air streets
Matching a Hitachi to your Tauranga home
An older single-glazed cottage in Greerton or Brookfield loses heat fast, so it needs more grunt than the room size alone suggests. A newer Bethlehem build holds warmth better, so you can often go a size down and save on both the unit and running cost.
If you're near the water at Bayfair or Arataki, salt air chews through standard outdoor coils over time. We fit corrosion-treated units on those streets so the outdoor gear lasts. We measure the room, check your glazing and insulation, then size it properly rather than guessing.
Good sizing matters more than the badge. A well-fitted Hitachi beats an oversized anything, and the same goes if you compare it against Panasonic heat pumps or the quiet-running Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps we also install.
How we fit and price a Hitachi install
We give you a fixed price before we start, no surprises on the day. What you pay depends on the model, where the indoor unit goes and how far the pipe run is to the outdoor unit. A straight back-to-back on an outside wall is cheap and quick; a long run across the house or up into a ceiling costs more.
You can see how the numbers stack up on our heat pump installation cost page, and read exactly how we handle a tidy fit on our heat pump installation in Tauranga page. We do the electrical, the brackets, the drainage and the make-good.
Servicing your Hitachi over the years
A Hitachi will run for years with a clean and a gas check now and then, especially near the coast where salt builds up on the outdoor coil. A quick annual filter clean keeps output up and power bills down.
Straight up: we only service and repair heat pumps we installed ourselves. If we fitted your Hitachi, book a heat pump servicing in Tauranga visit and we'll look after it. If another company installed yours, we can't take it on, but we're happy to quote you a fresh install.
How Hitachi stacks up against other brands
Hitachi is a strong all-rounder, quiet and reliable, and it's rarely the wrong choice. That said, no single brand wins every job. Some homes suit a different unit better on price or features.
We fit a few brands so we're not talking you into one badge. If you'd like to weigh Hitachi against Fujitsu heat pumps for value, just say so and we'll lay out the honest trade-offs for your rooms.
Want a Hitachi sized for your place?
Send us your room details and we'll come back with a fixed price for supply and install. Call 027 725 2525.
Hitachi heat pump questions from Tauranga homeowners
Are Hitachi heat pumps any good?
Yes, they're a reliable, well-built brand. The airHome range runs quiet and holds a steady temperature, which is why they work well in bedrooms and living areas. Like any heat pump, they only perform if they're sized and installed right for your room.
How much does a Hitachi heat pump cost to install?
For a straightforward wall unit fitted back-to-back on an outside wall, most Tauranga installs sit in the mid four figures supplied and installed. Larger units, long pipe runs and ducted systems cost more. We give you a fixed price after we've seen the room.
How quiet are Hitachi heat pumps?
Very quiet. The airHome wall units run low enough on their quiet setting that you barely notice them overnight, which is the main reason people put them in bedrooms. The outdoor unit is quiet too, handy on tight Tauranga sections close to the neighbours.
Are Hitachi heat pumps eligible for the Warmer Kiwi Homes grant?
The grant isn't tied to a brand, so a Hitachi can qualify if your home does. Warmer Kiwi Homes can cover up to 80% of the cost of an approved heat pump up to a set cap for eligible households. You apply through EECA directly, as we're not an EECA-registered provider.
Get your Hitachi quote for Tauranga
From Greerton cottages to Bethlehem builds, we size and fit Hitachi across the Bay. Tell us about your home and we'll send back a fixed price. Call 027 725 2525.