Heating, cooling and insulation quotes can differ by thousands of dollars. We gather the details, lay them side by side and let you pick what actually fits your house and budget in Tasmania.
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Each report covers pricing, energy ratings, warranty terms and installation timelines so you see the whole picture.
Ducted gas, heat pumps, wood heaters, hydronic panels: we pull quotes from at least three local installers and present running-cost projections for a Tasmanian winter. You see star ratings, noise levels and rebate eligibility on one page.
Split systems, evaporative units, whole-house ducted: we benchmark COP ratings against your floor plan and show estimated summer electricity costs. The report flags which brands carry a five-year compressor warranty versus the standard two.
Ceiling batts, wall injection, underfloor reflective foil: we compare R-values, material lifespan and installed cost per square metre. Tasmania's climate means insulation pays back faster than most states, and we quantify that payback period for your specific house.
Retrofit double glazing, secondary glazing films, magnetic inserts, door seals: we list noise reduction in decibels alongside thermal performance. Older Hobart homes lose a surprising amount of heat through single-pane windows, so this comparison often reshapes the whole budget.
This is the kind of table you receive in your report. Real numbers replace the sample figures below.
| Feature | Reverse-cycle heat pump | Ducted gas | Wood heater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical install cost | $1,800 – $3,200 | $4,500 – $7,000 | $2,500 – $4,800 |
| Annual running cost (3-bed home) | $420 – $610 | $680 – $950 | $300 – $500 (firewood) |
| Energy star rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | N/A |
| Heats multiple rooms | Single zone per unit | Yes, ducted | Radiant, main room |
| Eligible for TAS rebate | Yes | No | No |
| Average lifespan | 12 – 15 years | 15 – 20 years | 20+ years |
| Maintenance frequency | Annual filter clean | Biennial service | Seasonal flue sweep |
Four steps, no obligation, and the report is yours to keep whether you act on it or not.
Fill in the short form below: house size, current heating or cooling, what bothers you most (cold bedrooms, high bills, noise). Takes about two minutes.
Our team contacts vetted installers across southern Tasmania and collects itemised quotes on your behalf. You don't field a single sales call.
Within 48 hours you receive a PDF comparing each option on price, running cost, warranty and suitability. Colour-coded, plain language, no jargon.
Pick the option that suits you, or ask us to negotiate further. There is no commission baked into the quotes and no pressure to proceed.
Most people only buy a heating or cooling system once every decade. That means you're comparing unfamiliar products with unfamiliar pricing, often under pressure from a salesperson sitting in your lounge room.
Since 2021, households that acted on a report saved an average of $2,100 on their initial purchase and $340 per year in energy costs. Those figures come from follow-up surveys sent six months after installation.
Yes for standard heating and cooling comparisons covering up to three quotes. If you want more than three quotes or need a combined heating-plus-insulation analysis, there is a flat $65 fee. We tell you before any work starts.
Greater Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and surrounding suburbs within a 40 km radius of each city centre. Regional properties are handled case by case because installer availability varies.
They know we collect quotes on behalf of homeowners, but they do not see each other's pricing. This keeps the process competitive without creating friction with the tradespeople you might end up hiring.
We maintain a vetted list of licensed contractors who hold current electrical or plumbing registrations with Consumer, Building and Occupational Services Tasmania. Each must carry public liability insurance of at least $10 million and provide at least two verifiable customer references per quarter.
Absolutely. Hot water accounts for roughly a quarter of household energy use in Tasmania. We compare electric storage, gas continuous flow, heat-pump and solar thermal systems using the same side-by-side format.
Send us a few details about your home and what you want to compare. We reply within one business day, usually sooner.
79 Annabelle Junction, Gutmanncester, Tasmania 3109, Australia