Annual heat pump servicing is critical for keeping your home comfortable, utility bills low, and your family healthy. However, many Kiwi households’ ventilation systems are set up and forgotten about entirely. Left unmaintained, heat pumps can be troublesome. We’re here to tell you that you do need to service your heat pump, and here’s why.
At New Zealand Heat Pumps, we thrive on solving the challenges that come with unique homes, offering tailored solutions in heat pumps. One of the most fascinating styles we’ve encountered is the dome house.
These distinctive, energy-efficient homes are growing in popularity across New Zealand due to their durability, sustainability, and innovative design. Recently, we had the exciting opportunity to install a Daikin Aura 7kW Floor Console Heat Pump with advanced features like Streamer Technology, Heat Boost, and Floor Warming Function in one such dome house. The result? A perfect blend of modern comfort and environmental efficiency, the ideal heat pump for a house.
Why a Dome House?
Dome houses, with their striking architectural shape, offer more than just visual appeal. Their aerodynamic design makes them resistant to the elements, whether it’s high winds or seismic activity, which is ideal for New Zealand’s often unpredictable weather. Dome homes also promote energy efficiency through natural airflow and benefit greatly from modern home ventilation systems, ensuring the interior stays comfortable and healthy year-round with minimal energy consumption. But even the most well-designed home needs a reliable heating and cooling solution, especially in the varied New Zealand climate.
The Challenge: Heating a Curved and Open Interior
Heating a dome house presents distinct challenges. Traditional wall-mounted units may not work as efficiently in a curved, open-plan interior. A conventional system could end up under-delivering, struggling to evenly distribute heat throughout the space. That’s where the Daikin Aura 7kW Floor Console comes into play. It offers superior performance while seamlessly fitting into the unique shape of the dome.
Why the Daikin Aura 7kW Floor Console?
We chose the Daikin Aura 7kW Floor Console because it’s perfectly suited for homes like the dome house, where space and design considerations require something more than your average heat pump. Here’s why:
Floor Warming Function
One of the key advantages of this floor console is its floor-warming capability. It delivers a gentle warmth that radiates from the ground up, creating a cosy, comfortable environment from the floor upwards, a feature that is especially appreciated in a home with high ceilings or large open spaces.
Advanced Streamer Technology
One of the standout features of this unit is its Streamer Technology, which purifies the air by breaking down dust, allergens and moulds. This is a game-changer for anyone who values clean, healthy air, particularly in an energy-efficient home where ventilation may be more controlled.
Heat Boost
When you need to heat the space quickly on a cold morning, the Heat Boost function kicks in. This feature delivers rapid warm air, ensuring the space reaches a comfortable temperature in no time, even on the chilliest of days.
Compact & Discreet
The low-profile design of the Daikin Aura Floor Console makes it ideal for placement along flat walls or beneath windows, which is a perfect fit for the dome’s unique structure. It blends in naturally without sacrificing heating efficiency or comfort.
Installation: Seamlessly Integrating Comfort
Installing the Daikin Aura 7kW Floor Console in a dome house required a bit of extra care and precision. Our team worked closely with the homeowner to determine the ideal location along a flat section of the interior. Given the curved structure of the dome, we carefully mounted the unit and adjusted the ducting to ensure optimal air distribution with a custom-made bracket to protect the unique structure.
The outcome? A seamless installation that maintains the dome’s aesthetic while providing powerful, energy-efficient heating and cooling.
Results: Perfect Climate Control All Year Round
Once installed, the Daikin Aura 7kW Floor Console quickly impressed the homeowners. Not only does it provide efficient and consistent heating, but it also helps purify the air with Streamer Technology, making it ideal for those with sensitivities or allergies. The Heat Boost function ensures that the home warms up quickly, while the floor warming function creates a comfortable, even warmth from the ground up.
The unit is particularly useful for maintaining comfort in large, open-plan living areas, ensuring that warm air doesn’t get trapped in the upper levels or fail to reach all corners of the room. Plus, the sleek design doesn’t interfere with the aesthetic appeal of the space, making it a perfect blend of form and function.
Thinking of Building Differently? We’ve Got You Covered!
Whether you’re building a dome house, tiny home, or any other unique structure, finding the right heating solution is essential to maintaining comfort. At New Zealand Heat Pumps, we make residential heat pumps possible, even for unconventional homes. From the Daikin Aura 7kW Floor Console to other Daikin solutions, we have a wide range of options to keep your home at the perfect temperature throughout the year – efficiently, quietly, and sustainably.
Get in Touch for Your Unique Home Heating Solution
If you’re planning a unique home build or renovation, let us help you design a heating solution that works for your space. We offer free consultations, expert advice, and high-quality installations to ensure your home remains comfortable and energy-efficient no matter the weather.
Call us at 0800 200 400 or get in touch to discuss your project.
