One System, Year-Round Efficiency

• Carrier and Toshiba heat pumps provide both heating and cooling using advanced reverse-cycle technology.
• Instead of generating heat or cold, they move heat, making them far more energy-efficient than traditional heaters or older air conditioners.
• Fewer appliances, lower energy use, and less demand on resources — a smarter, more sustainable solution for year-round comfort.

A More Sustainable Way to Stay Cool

• Heat pumps can deliver 3–4 times more cooling energy than the electricity they consume.
• This high efficiency means lower power use and reduced carbon emissions, especially as New Zealand’s electricity grid continues to shift toward renewables.
• Using a heat pump for cooling is one of the lowest-impact ways to beat the heat without.

Cooling Costs — Better for Your Budget and the Planet

• Cooling with a heat pump typically costs around $1–$2 per day, depending on use and electricity rates.
• Over a summer month, this is often $60–$120, making efficient cooling far more affordable than many expect.
• Lower energy consumption doesn’t just save money — it reduces your home’s environmental footprint.
  

Smart Temperature Settings for Efficiency

• Recommended home cooling temperature: 19–21°C
• Keeps you comfortable without overworking the system
• Avoids unnecessary energy use and emissions
• Setting temperatures too low can increase power use by 10–15% with minimal comfort gains.
• Car air conditioning: around 22°C offers the best balance of comfort and efficiency.

Built-In Wi-Fi = Smarter, Greener Cooling

• All Carrier heat pumps include built-in Wi-Fi for easy smartphone control.
• Turn your air conditioning on just before you get home, instead of running it all day.
• This targeted use:
  o Cuts wasted energy
  o Reduces peak electricity demand
  o Helps lower overall emissions
• Smart scheduling means your home is cool when you need it — not when you don’t.

Leave It On or Turn It Off?

• For most homes, turning the unit on when needed and off when not is the most energy-efficient option.
• Wi-Fi control makes this easy — no need to leave the system running all day “just in case”.
• Well-insulated homes may maintain temperatures longer, but smart, timed use remains the greener choice.
  

Built to Last, Designed to Waste Less

• New Carrier heat pump installations come with a 10-year warranty, supporting long product life and fewer replacements.
• Durable systems mean less waste, fewer resources used over time, and better long-term sustainability.

Simple Ways to Reduce Energy Use Even Further
✔ Clean filters for better airflow and lower power draw
✔ Close doors and curtains during peak heat
✔ Cool only the rooms you’re using
✔ Use Wi-Fi timers instead of continuous operation

The Bottom Line

• Carrier and Toshiba heat pumps make it surprisingly affordable — and environmentally responsible — to stay cool.
• With high efficiency, smart Wi-Fi control, and long-term durability, you can enjoy summer comfort while using less energy and caring more for the planet.

Reference List

1. Heat pumps offer cooling (and heating) and are energy efficient — lower running costs and emissions
   EECA: Choose an efficient heat pump for your home — explains that heat pumps provide both heating and cooling, are highly efficient, and have low emissions. EECA – Heat pumps overview
2. Typical heat pump running costs in NZ
   Heat Pump Quotes NZ: Running Costs — NZ cost overview including daily, monthly and annual running cost ranges. Heat Pump Running Costs NZ – Cost Guide
3. Efficient temperature settings help save energy
   Consumer NZ guide — discusses how setting reasonable temperatures (e.g., not too low) can save energy and reduce running costs. Consumer NZ – Heat pump energy usage & efficiency
4. Carrier heat pump offer with built-in Wi-Fi control and 10-year warranty (NZ offer example)
   PERL Electrical Carrier Allure offer page — describes Carrier heat pumps being Wi-Fi ready and offering a 10-year warranty on qualifying NZ installations. Carrier Allure Heat Pump Offer (10‑yr warranty)
5. Carrier warranty information (AHI Carrier NZ)
   AHI Carrier NZ — highlights that Carrier systems backed by NZ authorised distributor include a 10-year warranty option. AHI Carrier – 10‑year warranty info