Floor Console Heat Pumps for Nelson Homes
Warmth at floor level from the moment you switch on. Floor consoles suit older Nelson villas and any room where a high-wall unit looks wrong or won't fit.
A floor console heat pump sits low on the wall, near the floor, like a gas heater used to. It blows warm air out at ground level so cold Nelson rooms heat up fast where you actually feel it. Good for villas where high-wall mounting is awkward.
Why floor consoles suit older Nelson villas and bungalows
A lot of homes around The Wood, Washington Valley and Britannia Heights have high ceilings, decorative cornices, or picture rails that make a high-wall head look out of place. A floor console sits low and tucks under a window without fighting the room.
They're also handy when there's simply nowhere up high to put a unit. Solid brick, a stairwell, or a wall full of windows can rule out a standard head. If your place doesn't lend itself to a high-wall, it's worth looking at the full range of types of heat pump before you settle on one.
Fast heat at ground level on cold Nelson mornings
Nelson mornings in the central and valley suburbs can be still and cold, and the chill sits low in the room. A floor console pushes warm air out from near the floor, so it hits your feet and the cold layer first instead of warming the ceiling.
That makes them a good match for lounges and living rooms you want warm quickly at breakfast. Heat rises, so starting low is exactly what you want on a frosty Stoke or Tahunanui morning.
Replacing an old fireplace or gas heater
If you're pulling out a woodburner or an old gas heater, a floor console drops into roughly the same spot. It sits where the fire was, low against the wall, and heats the same space without the mess of firewood or the running cost of gas.
For a house with a few rooms to sort at once, ask us about running one outdoor unit to several indoor heads with a multi split heat pump setup. If it's an open-plan area or a room with limited wall space, a ceiling cassette heat pump can be the tidier answer.
What the install involves
The indoor console mounts low on an outside wall, with the outdoor unit close by and pipework kept short. Floor and ground-level mounting can mean a bit more thought around skirtings, power points and where the pipe runs, but nothing unusual. Have a look at how we approach heat pump installation in Nelson so you know what to expect on the day.
Every home is different, so pricing depends on the room, the wall and the run to the outdoor unit. Our guide to heat pump installation cost gives you a realistic idea before we come and measure up.
Not sure a floor console is right for your room?
Give us a call on 027 725 2525 and tell us about the space. We'll tell you straight whether a console, a high-wall or a cassette makes more sense.
Floor console heat pumps: common questions
What is a floor console heat pump?
It's a heat pump indoor unit that sits low on the wall near the floor, rather than up high. It looks a bit like the old gas heaters people used to have. Warm air comes out at floor level, which is why they're also called floor mounted or low level heat pumps.
Are floor console heat pumps good for heating?
Yes, they heat well, especially in rooms where you want warmth down where you're sitting. Because the warm air starts at floor level it doesn't just pool at the ceiling, which suits cold Nelson living rooms. For a large open-plan space you may still get better spread from a high-wall or ceiling unit.
Where can a floor console heat pump be installed?
Almost any room, as long as there's a spot low on an outside wall for the indoor unit and room outside for the outdoor unit. They're popular under windows and where a fireplace used to be. We'll check the wall, the pipe run and clearances when we come and look.
Get warm before next winter
We fit floor console heat pumps across Nelson, from The Wood and Washington Valley through to Stoke and Tahunanui. Call 027 725 2525 or send us the details for a quote.