Heat pump - can you install yourself?

midgetmum, May 31, 10:46am
is it possible to install a heat pump yourself, or maybe just install and then get it gassed by installer?

lythande1, May 31, 11:13am
Yes. Not exactly simple though but if you know what you are doing, as with anything.

tobie2, May 31, 11:17am
Watch your insurance policy, just in case its not covered if anything goes wrong

johotech, May 31, 11:20am
No you can't. Unless you have a few thousand dollars worth of the specialized tools required and an electricians license.

harrislucinda, May 31, 11:28am
yes can install but then will have to have a electrician to connect and do paper work

tintop, May 31, 1:41pm
And someone to gas it?

And you can be absolutely certain that there will be no warranty. :)

andrew1954, May 31, 3:37pm
i suppose under the guidance of a "qualified heat pump installer" you could do the "dirty work". drill holes, run the power cable, screw up the brakets etc, but for the purpose of the warranty for a new unit most reputible manufacturers require a person who has had the necessary training in their brand to do the install and commissioning.

bill1451, May 31, 5:51pm
You will need a vacum pump to suck the air out of the connecting pipes,
The units come pregassed and unless the length of run is unusally long , no extra gas is needed to top up.

t_naki, Jun 1, 7:19am
It is not a DIY thing.

russ18, Jun 1, 7:29am
You will need a registered electrical inspector to certify home owners wiring.

gpg58, Dec 26, 1:43am
Totally correct.