Australia’s cost-of-living crisis is continuing to affect people across the country. Worries about rising energy bills have left some households choosing between heating and eating.
Changing usage habits is a good step towards reducing energy costs, but sometimes, a new water heating system is required as a long-term, sustainable, cost-effective solution.
Reclaim Energy is an Australian-owned engineering company built on problem-solving, offering an answer to rising bills. The CO2 Heat Pump Hot Water System is an innovative, sustainable, cost-saving, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly hot water system for families.
You can purchase and install these systems with Same Day Hot Water Service to potentially save up to 80% on your household energy costs every year.
What is a Reclaim Heat Pump?
Think of your Reclaim Energy Heat Pump as a refrigerator in reverse. Water heater systems capture heat from the air or ground to heat water.
A heat pump water heater works by drawing in ambient air with a fan, which then passes through an evaporator coil containing a refrigerant. The refrigerant absorbs heat from the air and evaporates into a gas. This warm gaseous refrigerant is then compressed, which increases its temperature further. The hot refrigerant gas flows through a heat exchanger, transferring its heat to the water in the storage tank. Afterwards, the refrigerant cools down, condenses into a liquid, and repeats the cycle.
In contrast, traditional water heaters generate heat directly by burning gas or oil or using electricity to heat water through resistive elements.
Benefits of Installing a Reclaim Heat Pump
Reclaim Heat Pumps are sustainable due to their construction, which avoids the use of non-renewable resources. Their water heating systems convert energy into heat without unnecessary waste. Carbon dioxide has far less environmental impact than other commonly used refrigerants, as it’s naturally occurring and has excellent thermodynamic ability, meaning less energy is required to transfer more heat to water.
Reclaim’s Heat Pumps boast high energy efficiency — they require much less energy to heat water than a conventional hot water system.
These pumps are also straightforward to use. The Wi-Fi-operated model has a remote to seamlessly integrate your Reclaim heat pump with your PV/Home Management System. This allows for flexibility in operational modes to control your energy costs and consumption, including heat temperature and duration control.
Other benefits include:
- Easy to install
- Glass Lined Enamel and Stainless Steel tank options
- Suited to excel in any Australian climate
- High coefficient of performance (COP) creating high energy from low energy input
- The quietest option on the market with an average noise level of 37dB
- One shot boost function for continuous hot water
- Designed to use excess PV generation rather than exporting it to the grid
- Smart Controller allows control over energy costs and consumption
Potential Cost Savings
Installing a Reclaim Heat Pump is an investment with long-term potential savings for homeowners. Despite a potentially higher upfront cost than conventional, less environmentally friendly products, Reclaim’s range of heat pump technology reduces utility costs and greenhouse gas emissions over time.
According to the team at Reclaim Energy, a standard electric heater uses 3.6kW electrical input to create 3.6kW thermal output. In contrast, a Reclaim Energy Heat Pump uses 1kW electrical input to create 5.24 kW thermal output. These power savings translate to savings of up to 80% in hot water energy costs year after year.
One family in Victoria had a 315-litre electric hot water tank replaced by a Reclaim Energy CO2 Heat Pump, which reduced daily power consumption by over 80%. Before the Heat Pump installation, the annual electricity bill was $1,800, but this dropped drastically to $350 per year after the Heat Pump installation. This property saved a huge $1,450 per year.
Other Methods to Reduce Energy Consumption
At Same Day Water Service, our team can advise on a range of recommendations for minimising your bills further.
Ensure the system suits your environment. Specific models work best in certain climates; choosing the most suitable type for your home will increase efficiency.
Installing low-flow water fixtures like showerheads, faucets, and taps will reduce your carbon footprint and lower energy bills. Quality models use less water without sacrificing water pressure.
Behavioural changes can also aid in water-saving efforts. Consider taking shorter showers, washing clothes in cold water and only when you have a full load, fixing leaking taps and teaching younger children good water usage habits.
Furthermore, seasonal maintenance is advised to maintain the longevity of your purchase. Annual hot water system check-ups are best practices to ensure everything runs smoothly. A professional technician can visit your residence to inspect your water heaters and ensure no components in your heat pump system are faulty.
Issues such as hot water that lacks consistency in heat and pressure, strange noises, sediment dispersing from your system, signs of visible corrosion, or no hot water at all need to be addressed as soon as possible.
Choosing the Right Reclaim Heat Pump for Your Needs
Reclaim Energy’s 250 L storage tank is the best capacity heat pump for a medium-sized family of 3–4 people. These estimates support 1–2 bathrooms and are up to five times more efficient than a conventional water heater.
When selecting the best product, location is key. Your climate must be warm enough that the ambient air temperature will reliably heat the tank. Likewise, it should be installed in a well-ventilated space that is exposed to sunlight.
Same Day Hot Water Service is a distributor and installer of several Reclaim heat pumps. If you need help determining which water tank is best for you, speak to one of our helpful and experienced operators. We’re more than happy to offer our advice and support.
Before installation, here are the main questions you should have answered before we arrive:
- Where will your new hot water system be located?
- Is the area easily accessible for installation and maintenance and well-ventilated?
- Which plumbing connections does it need to be located near?
- Is the area cleared, and is nothing blocking the plumber’s access?
Make the Sustainable Switch and Save Money Today
Ready to increase your energy efficiency and maximise your energy savings?
Contact our friendly team at Same Day Hot Water Service on 1300 721 996 for expert advice on eco-friendly hot water systems best suited to your requirements.
Our commitment to sustainability means you’ll find the perfect balance of efficiency and eco-conscious living. Our online store offers a massive variety of hot water system options. With 30 years of experience up our sleeves, we’ll also take care of installation, repairs, and maintenance.
Switch to a greener future today and enjoy the benefits of environmentally friendly options with the Same Day Hot Water Service.