Landlords: Your Heat Pump Might Be Costing You More Than You Think
Why Servicing Your Rental’s Heat Pump Matters
Installing a heat pump is just the beginning of compliance. Under New Zealand’s Healthy Homes Standards, landlords must provide a fixed heating source able to maintain specific room temperatures.
But if your heat pump hasn’t been serviced, cleaned, or tested recently, it may no longer perform efficiently — or legally.
A clogged or poorly functioning system can:
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Fail to reach the required temperature (breach of standards)
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Circulate dust, mould and allergens, affecting tenants’ health
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Use more electricity and inflate power bills
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Shorten the unit’s life, leading to costly repairs or replacement
Beattie Air Does More Than Service and Repair — We Verify Performance
Our Christchurch technicians don’t just clean filters and check refrigerant levels — we complete heat load calculations for every serviced property.
This confirms the system delivers adequate heating and cooling output for the room size, insulation and layout.
That means:
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Accurate performance verification for your compliance records
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Lower maintenance risk through early detection of faults
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Energy efficiency restored after every service
We also handle heat pump repairs and new installations if your existing unit can’t meet current standards.
Compliance Made Simple for Landlords and Property Managers
When Beattie Air services your rental property:
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We inspect, clean and disinfect indoor and outdoor units
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Test temperature output and airflow for compliance
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Provide digital reports you can store for Tenancy Services records
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Offer priority call-outs for breakdowns and warranty repairs
Our goal: keep your property compliant, your tenants happy, and your systems running at peak performance.
The Real Cost of Neglect
| Maintenance Action | Approx. Cost | Avoided Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Annual service & clean | $150 – $180 | Energy waste & non-compliance |
| Minor repair (e.g. fan motor) | $250 – $400 | Full system failure |
| New heat pump installation | $2,800 – $5,000 | Major breakdown |
| Tenancy Tribunal fine | Up to $7,200 | Legal breach |
Preventive servicing always costs less than replacing or disputing.
Install, Service or Repair — Beattie Air Does It All
Whether you need:
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A new heat pump installation for a rental upgrade
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A repair on an underperforming system
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An annual service and clean to protect your investment
Beattie Air has the solution.
We supply and install Daikin and Mitsubishi Electric systems — trusted brands with proven reliability for Christchurch’s climate — and every job is supported by our Most Trusted Air Conditioning Company 2024 recognition.
Book Your Landlord Heat Pump Check Today
Stay compliant and avoid summer breakdowns.
Contact Beattie Air today to arrange your rental heat pump service, repair or installation.
We’ll complete a full heat load calculation and provide documentation confirming your property meets Healthy Homes Standards.
Call 0800 80 85 80 or message us here to book your appointment.
