What are some new electrical upgrades for your house?
Are you looking to make some upgrades to your house before the winter hits? Or, are you simply planning for the next home renovation? Tech is changing at an astronomical rate, so it helps to make use of this in order to save you time and money.
Heading into the cooler months and with imminent rising energy costs, it is understandable why you’d want to focus on lowering your energy bills where you can. Implementing some new investments will prepare you to save money for many years to come.
So, what are some good ideas to upgrade your house? Let’s dive straight into it.
Solar Panel Energy System
Solar panels are becoming more and more common investments due to the simple fact they are better for the environment and your pocket. Gas and electricity are on the rise. These substantial power bills can be avoided by investing in solar panels, which create more than the amount of energy you use in your home. Each solar energy system is designed for the personal amount of energy used which means you don’t need to worry about the New Zealand sun not being enough to fuel your home.
The cost of solar panels have decreased 90% in the past ten years, in line with the increase in demand. Compare this to electricity having increased nearly 50% from 2000 - 2018 and you can see the price perks of switching to solar. This saving will be even more evident as electricity prices are set to become higher than ever seen before.
You can get a payment plan for solar panel systems to help pay off the installation over a number of years.
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Solar Panel Batteries
If you already have a solar energy system, now is the perfect time to analyse your system to pinpoint whether you need any upgrades. Solar panel batteries are often a necessary upgrade for New Zealand homes.
During the summer, New Zealand solar powered homes can produce approximately 30 percent more energy than they use. This number expectedly dramatically changes throughout the colder months when the sun is more sparse, lights are flicked on for longer periods, and heating is turned on.
The key benefit to solar panel batteries is that they can nearly double the amount of solar energy you can use. This is done by storing solar energy from certain peaks in the day and allowing you to utilise this sustainable energy at different times.
Solar panel batteries have become more and more affordable, with the prices set to decrease even more. With this affordability, 58% of households in New Zealand are expected to be run through solar panels by 2050.
Energy costs are expected to be higher than ever before. Whether you are heading into the winter months now or are wanting to prepare for future winters by opting for more sustainable upgrades, solar panel batteries are a great option.
Ducted Heat Pumps
Ducted heat pumps are a popular installation due to the ability to heat the entire home fast and efficiently, with a consistent temperature throughout. They also help to circulate air, which is especially important in colder months. Utilising the one heat pump unit outside and ducted vents in the ceiling, either warm or cool air, can be pushed from one area of the house to another. The vents make for a more discreet and quiet alternative to your standard heat pump.
How does ducted heat pump installation work? As each home has different dimensions, sized rooms and set ups, your vents will be positioned differently to others. Heat pump installers consult you on the best heat pump solution for your home.
Our free professional advice can help you discover the right heat pump for you, whether that’s ducted or another type. We stock the renowned heat pump brands - Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, and Panasonic, and more.
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