Central Heating Systems for New Zealand Homes.
Warm every room in your home with efficient hydronic central heating.
- Underfloor heating
- Radiator heating
- Hot water heating
- Biomass boiler systems
- Air-to-water heat pumps
Why Choose Hydronic Central Heating?
Unlike conventional heat pumps that heat individual rooms, hydronic central heating distributes warmth evenly throughout the entire home. Heated water is circulated through underfloor pipes or radiators, providing consistent, comfortable warmth in every room. Water transfers heat far more effectively than air, making it an ideal medium for whole-home heating.
Choose Your Heat Source
Air-to-Water Heat Pump Central Heating
Regardless of whether it is a radiator, underfloor or wall heating – the heat pump harmonises with all systems up to 70 °C.
- Uses environmentally friendly refrigerant technology
- Heating, cooling and hot water from one system
- Compatible with radiators and underfloor heating
- Highly efficient operation
- Low running costs
Biomass Boiler Central Heating
- Renewable fuel source
- Ideal for homes with high heating demands
- Excellent for radiators and underfloor heating
- Provides domestic hot water
- Automatic operation and ignition
Not sure which product is best for you?
How Heat is Delivered Throughout Your Home
Underfloor Heating
Underfloor heating provides warmth throughout the entire room using radiant heat which warms objects directly and maintains the natural humidity in the home. There are no visible heating elements or radiators, making it extra safe for children in the home.
A pellet boiler or suitable hot water heat pump will distribute hot water throughout your home in an underfloor system of pipes, allowing you to enjoy a cosy warmth underfoot.
Underfloor heating can be installed throughout a home in all rooms. It is especially useful under hard and cold flooring finishes like concrete, vinyl and tiles but can be installed under carpet and even timber floors. Thermostatic timers with online app access allow for controlled heating where and when you want it.
Radiators
The radiant heat felt from radiators is often compared to that of sunlight which feels more natural to our bodies. You really feel the heat from a radiator as you walk past, giving a very cosy feeling. Radiant heating in a home is a very different experience to convection heaters like heat pumps that need to move a lot of air to warm up the space.
A pellet boiler or suitable hot water heat pump provides hot water to a system of radiators throughout your home and is one of the best central heating solutions for existing homes or multiple level new homes. Radiators are extremely responsive and radiant heat is less affected by drafts, lack of thermal mass and poorer insulation in older homes.
Heated Towel Rails
Grabbing a warm towel straight out of the shower and bath is a delightful, luxurious feeling that is easily accessible with an Easypell boiler. There are dual mode towel rails for central heating in winter and electric element heating in summer. When combined with an Easypell central heating system the towel rails double as radiator for the bathroom and luxurious towel dryer.
Replacing A Gas or Diesel Boiler
Replacing a gas or diesel boiler is an excellent opportunity to improve the comfort, efficiency, and sustainability of your home’s heating system. However, achieving the best results requires careful planning and system design.
Whether you’re considering a heat pump, pellet boiler, or log boiler, the replacement system must be matched to your home’s heating requirements to ensure comfortable indoor temperatures and manageable running costs.
Replacing a boiler for a radiator heating system? Read more here.
Why Choose Apricus Eco?
At Apricus Eco Hot Water & Heating, we specialise in designing replacement heating systems that provide reliable, whole-home comfort while helping homeowners transition away from fossil fuels.
- NZ-wide support
- System design expertise
- Renewable heating specialists
- Proven commercial and residential experience
- Long-term technical support