Heat Pump Installers in Palmerston North

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  • Updated 29 Oct 2026

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Typical NZ installed prices

Heat pumpTypical installed price
Small high-wall, about 2.5 kW (bedroom, small room)$2,000 to $3,200
Medium high-wall, about 5 kW (lounge)$2,800 to $4,800
Large high-wall, about 8 kW (open-plan living)$3,500 to $5,500
Ducted, whole house$12,000 to $22,000

Installed prices, including GST, for a standard back-to-back install. Based on published price guides from eight NZ installers and retailers, updated Oct 2026. What changes the price

What size heat pump do you need in Palmerston North?

Enter the room size and how well it holds heat for a rough size. An installer confirms it when they measure up.

About 5 kW

A rule of thumb NZ installers use, for a room with a standard 2.4 m ceiling. High ceilings, big windows and open-plan spaces need more, so an installer should confirm it.

How to size a heat pump

Compare 30 installers in Palmerston North

Sorted with heat pump specialists first, then electricians and other trades, each by Google rating and review count. Palmerston North is in the Cold zone on the heat pump energy label, like the rest of New Zealand, so compare models on their Cold-zone stars. How to compare heat pump brands

Judd Refrigeration

4.9(155 reviews on Google)

175 John F Kennedy Dr, Milson, Palmerston North

  • Installs heat pumps
  • Ducted systems
  • Multi-room systems
06 358 0896

Tranzheat

4.8(15 reviews on Google)

38 Lombard St, Central, Palmerston North

  • Installs heat pumps
  • Servicing and cleaning
  • Home ventilation
0800 922 653

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John Leader Electrical

4.9(280 reviews on Google)

245 Main St, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

  • Installs heat pumps
  • Ducted systems
  • Servicing and cleaning
027 442 1777

Couchmans Electrical

4.9(156 reviews on Google)

40 Railway Rd, Roslyn, Palmerston North

  • Installs heat pumps
  • Commercial work
  • Authorised brand dealer
06 354 1142

BDF Electrical Ltd

4.9(108 reviews on Google)

122 Princess St, City Center, Palmerston North

  • Installs heat pumps
  • Servicing and cleaning
  • Commercial work
06 355 5012

McNae Group

4.9(49 reviews on Google)

4 Roxburgh Cres, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North

  • Installs heat pumps
  • Home ventilation
  • Commercial work
06 357 0405

Knowles Electrical

5.0(27 reviews on Google)

733 Tremaine Ave, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

  • Installs heat pumps
  • Ducted systems
  • Home ventilation
06 355 9251

Hokowhitu Electrical

5.0(5 reviews on Google)

418 Albert St, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North

  • Installs heat pumps
  • Ducted systems
  • Servicing and cleaning
06 359 2357

Air Dynamics

5.0(4 reviews on Google)

71 Keith St, Roslyn, Palmerston North

  • Installs heat pumps
  • Servicing and cleaning
  • Repairs
06 356 9865

NZ Refrigeration Services

5.0(4 reviews on Google)

237 Prendergast Rd, Palmerston North (based in Turitea)

  • Installs heat pumps
  • Servicing and cleaning
  • Home ventilation
06 354 8060

Bowaters Plumbing Co

5.0(2 reviews on Google)

83/85 Bourke St, Takaro, Palmerston North

  • Installs heat pumps
  • Ducted systems
  • Multi-room systems
06 357 4187

Nexus Energy

5.0(30 reviews on Google)

17a Mohaka Pl, Kelvin Grove, Palmerston North

  • Commercial work
  • Registered electrician
  • Warranty

Envirosafe

5.0(2 reviews on Google)

650 Tremaine Ave, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North

06 355 1138

Kiwiair

5.0(2 reviews on Google)

9 Balcairn Pl, Terrace End, Palmerston North

  • Servicing and cleaning
  • Free quotes
027 444 3990

Heat pump installers near Palmerston North

These are based within 25 km of Palmerston North, and most heat pump installers will travel that far. Check when you call.

Feilding nearest installer 13 km away · 5

  1. APB Electrical Ltd Feilding · 13 km 4.8(94) 0800 272 363
  2. Jones Electrical & Heatpumps Ltd Feilding · 13 km 5.0(20) 06 323 2634
  3. Uneeda Plumber Feilding · 13 km 4.9(136) 06 323 3607
  4. Groombridge Electrical Feilding · 14 km 5.0(133) 06 324 0237
  5. PC Heatpumps and Electrical Feilding · 24 km 5.0(32) 021 172 8478

Sanson nearest installer 21 km away · 1

  1. AuldSpark Electrical Sanson · 21 km 5.0(50) 021 430 353

Woodville nearest installer 21 km away · 1

  1. Kinetic Electrical Woodville · 21 km 5.0(2) 06 374 9010

Pahiatua nearest installer 23 km away · 4

  1. Tararua Refrigeration Services Pahiatua · 23 km 4.8(17) 0800 272 827
  2. Heatrite - Plumbing, Bathroom, Heating & Cooling Specialists Pahiatua · 23 km 4.3(17) 06 376 0770
  3. Managh Electrical Pahiatua · 23 km 4.4(14) 06 376 7477
  4. MacDougall's Pahiatua · 23 km 4.5(14) 06 376 7770

Heat pump services in and around Palmerston North

Before you get quotes in Palmerston North

Palmerston North is the hub for heat pump installers across the Manawatū, and the installers here talk about the district as one market. Feilding is the place they name most often, followed by Whanganui and Levin, and Palmerston North City Council is the building consent authority for the town. Around Palmerston North, 25 businesses install heat pumps, and the lineup splits between refrigeration specialists, electricians and a long-running plumbing and heating retailer.

That retailer is Heatrite, a family owned and run business that has traded since 1964, with stores in Palmerston North and Pahiatua. It sells bathroom ware, plumbing, heating and cooling products, and its own installation team fits what it sells, including Rinnai Pro Series high wall units that can be controlled from an Android or Apple app, ducted heat pumps and multi-split systems. Heatrite is rated 4.8 from 416 reviews, the largest review count in the town. EnergySmart Palmerston North installs heat pumps and insulation and works across Manawatu and Wanganui, from Ohakune to Eketahuna, with a focus on Daikin units and help for eligible homeowners with Warmer Kiwi Homes.

Refrigeration firms are a large part of the heat pump market here. Judd Refrigeration, rated 4.9 from 155 reviews, designs and installs single room, multi room and whole home systems from Daikin and Mitsubishi, including ducted units, and also does process coolers for server rooms and commercial refrigeration. Chillmax Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Services Limited has a team of 8 staff and installs split, multi-split, floor standing and ducted units, plus VRV and VRF systems and domestic heat pump water heaters. It is rated 4.8 from 61 reviews and has a branch for the Auckland region. Chillmount Refrigeration Service Nz Limited works from Ashhurst across the North Island, from Hawke's Bay and Manawatū to Waikato, Taranaki, Auckland and Wellington, and installs high wall, floor console, ducted, multi-split and hot water heat pumps.

Electricians carry a large part of the residential work. John Leader Electrical, rated 4.9 from 280 reviews, is a Master Electricians firm with more than 40 years in business, covering the Manawatu, Feilding, Dannevirke and Levin and working on all the major brands. Couchmans Electrical, rated 4.9 from 156 reviews, has served the town since 1953 and is an authorised installer of Panasonic heat pumps. B & M Electrical runs a team trading as Manawatu Heat Pumps that handles heating and ventilation across Manawatū and Horowhenua, and is rated 4.4 from 207 reviews. Hokowhitu Electrical focuses on heat pumps, with Fujitsu and Daikin models, and is an accredited Fujitsu installer.

Further smaller firms are worth knowing about. Tranzheat has serviced, supplied and installed heat pumps since 2008 and runs a showroom on Lombard Street displaying Panasonic, Hitachi, Gree and Toshiba units. Knowles Electrical calls itself the residential specialist of the Manawatū and installs heat pumps and ducted heating. XPT Plumbing & Drainage serves Palmerston North, Feilding and the Manawatu and installs hot water heat pump systems and Mitsubishi Ecodan air-to-water units. BDF Electrical Ltd works from Palmerston North across the Lower North Island, Canterbury and Nelson.

Smaller places around town are served too. Chillmount Refrigeration Service is based in Ashhurst and NZ Refrigeration Services is based in Turitea. Laser Electrical Palmerston North Central travels to Marton, Bulls, Ashhurst and Levin, and S E S Limited covers Palmerston North, Feilding and Levin, with the Wairarapa also in its area. Feilding, Pahiatua, Levin, Whanganui and Masterton each have a page of their own.

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Common questions about heat pump installers in Palmerston North

Who installs Panasonic heat pumps in Palmerston North?

Couchmans Electrical is an authorised installer of Panasonic heat pumps and has served Palmerston North and the Manawatu since 1953. Tranzheat shows Panasonic units in its Lombard Street showroom, and John Leader Electrical works on Panasonic among the other major brands.

Which businesses help with Warmer Kiwi Homes?

EnergySmart Palmerston North helps eligible homeowners get Warmer Kiwi Homes subsidies and manages the installation. Judd Refrigeration and B & M Electrical also work with Warmer Kiwi Homes. Check eligibility with EECA before booking.

Who works in Ashhurst, Bulls and Marton?

Chillmount Refrigeration Service Nz Limited is based in Ashhurst. Laser Electrical Palmerston North Central travels to Marton, Bulls, Ashhurst and Levin. John Leader Electrical covers Feilding, Dannevirke and Levin as well as the Manawatu.

Who installs ducted heat pump systems in Palmerston North?

Judd Refrigeration, Chillmax Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Services Limited, Chillmount Refrigeration Service Nz Limited, John Leader Electrical and Hokowhitu Electrical all install ducted systems. Knowles Electrical and M K Electrical Services Ltd also work on ducted heating.

Is there a business that does heat pumps with insulation or ventilation?

EnergySmart Palmerston North has provided insulation and heat pumps since 1999 and uses Terra Lana insulation and SmartVent ventilation. M K Electrical Services Ltd designs home ventilation systems from the ground up, alongside heat pumps in the Roslyn area.

Which towns near Palmerston North have their own page?

Feilding, Pahiatua, Levin, Whanganui and Masterton each have a page. Heatrite has stores in Palmerston North and Pahiatua, and EnergySmart Palmerston North works from Ohakune to Eketahuna.

How much does a heat pump cost in Palmerston North?

Typical installed prices in New Zealand run $2,000 to $3,200 for small high-wall, about 2.5 kW, $2,800 to $4,800 for medium high-wall, about 5 kW, $3,500 to $5,500 for large high-wall, about 8 kW, $12,000 to $22,000 for ducted, whole house. A Palmerston North quote moves with the size, the brand, how far the pipes run and where the outdoor unit goes. Based on published price guides from eight NZ installers and retailers, updated Oct 2026.

What size heat pump do I need for a Palmerston North lounge?

As a rough guide, allow about 120 watts per square metre in a well-insulated room, 140 in an average one and 160 in an older, draughty one. A 30 m² lounge works out at about 4.2 kW with average insulation and 4.8 kW if it loses heat. Heat pumps come in set sizes, so both round up to a 5 kW unit. Use the calculator above for your room, then have an installer confirm it.

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