18/06/2026
overper cent;ResearchEver wondered what your heating really costs, long after the heater is installed?
The sticker price of a heater can be misleading. The true cost shows up over the years you run it, and that is where the picture changes. A research from Rewiring Aotearoa compared five common ways to heat a Kiwi home over 15 years, including purchase, installation and energy bills.
The result is clear. An electric heat pump comes in cheapest overall at around $10,815 over its life, while gas heating climbs to about $20,608 and LPG to roughly $26,396. The reason is efficiency. A heat pump does not create heat, it moves it, running at about 350 percent efficiency, so it costs roughly three times less to run than gas.
Cheaper upfront options can quietly cost you thousands more across the years. A heat pump strikes the best balance: a moderate start, the lowest running cost, and the lowest lifetime cost of the lot.
Thinking about moving off gas, diesel or an old burner? We are always happy to chat and walk you through what would suit your Canterbury home. Book your free assessment today.
Source: http://warmth.nz/blog/home-heating-cost-nz