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Get a subsidised heat pump for your home with Warmer Kiwi Homes
As a partner of the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, we can help you save up to $3,450 on a heat pump. Check out this post to see if you are eligible.
The Benefits of Heat Pumps
The results of the most comprehensive study of heat pump use in New Zealand, or elsewhere in the world has recently been released. It evaluated the benefits, costs, and changes in behaviour in households who had a heat pump installed in the government’s Warmer Kiwi Homes (WKH) low-income heating and insulation installation subsidy programme.
The Makings of a Healthy Home
It can be daunting to know where to start with making your home healthier. While there’s no one size fits all approach, the following is a handy general guide on where to begin.
Sizing up the right heating for your home
New Zealand homes are notoriously under-equipped for the winter, and a lot of people struggle to keep their energy costs down over the colder months. Let us help you choose the right size heater or heat pump for your home.
Understanding Electrical Heaters: Cost, Efficiency, and Effectiveness
How do cost, efficiency and effectiveness relate to one another with electric plug-in heaters? We’re here to explain.
Get your Warmer Kiwi Homes insulation for FREE!
New Funding Available! As a partner of the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, we can now offer you up to 100% off the cost of your insulation. Eligibility criteria applies, check out this post to find out more.
Measure the moisture in your home with a hygrometer
A hygrometer is a small, inexpensive device that measures temperature and the amount of moisture in the air in your home. Use a hygrometer in different rooms and find out where you might need to address dampness issues.
Types of heat explained
Heaters, heating heat - understanding how heat is transferred will help you choose the right heating for your home.
In this post, we’ll run you through what to look for, what to look out for and (hopefully) we will be able to help you find the best heater for your home.
David on picking up a good heater
What makes a good heater? Ultimately, a heater needs to deliver warmth to where you sit or sleep, but there is plenty of science and technology behind how they work that can be confusing.
HomeFit - Fit for living
HomeFit is a home certification process created by the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) with the housing sector to help people understand how healthy their home is and support them to make the necessary changes.
Your Sustainable Home - Here to help
Did you miss our ‘Warm, dry, healthy home - here to help ’ webinar? No worries, here’s an overview of it, including a recording of the webinar + helpful links and supporting information for you to check out at your own leisure.
Retrofitting your home - Building smarter for a low-carbon world.
Want to reduce your home’s carbon footprint? Check out our lastest blog post on how you can retrofit your home using smart architecture.
Healthy Homes Standards – what do they mean for me?
The new Healthy Homes Standards for rentals now includes insulation, heating and ventilation. We work closely with landlords, property managers and tenants, so have put together this information to break down the changes.
Is your home properly insulated? 9 top tips to stay warm this winter
Here are some top tips to overcome common home insulation problems, based on our 15 years expertise creating warm, healthy homes.