Optimising Hot Water Systems for Your Airbnb: Gas vs. Electric vs. Heat Pump
Ensuring a reliable and efficient hot water system in your Airbnb is crucial for guest satisfaction. Whether you currently use gas or electric systems, it’s important to understand the benefits and drawbacks of each, as well as the potential cost savings available through upgrades.
Gas Hot Water Systems
If your property uses gas for hot water, heating, or a fireplace, and you’re using gas cylinders, it’s important to regularly monitor your gas supply. Running out of gas can be inconvenient and may disrupt your guests’ experience. While gas systems can provide instant hot water, they are often more expensive to run and maintain over time.
Strong Recommendation: We highly recommend switching to a heat pump electric system for your hot water needs. Heat pump systems are significantly more cost-effective, energy-efficient, and easier to maintain compared to gas systems. Making this switch can lead to substantial savings and reduce the environmental impact of your property.
Hot Water System Sizing Guidelines
Unless you have an instant gas system, it’s essential to size your hot water system correctly to meet the needs of your guests. The following guidelines provide the minimum size requirements based on the number of guests your property accommodates:
- 1-4 Guests: 150L
- 5-6 Guests: 250L
- 7-10 Guests: 325L
- 11-16 Guests: 450L
Ensuring the correct size of your hot water system helps prevent running out of hot water during peak usage times, ensuring a comfortable experience for all your guests.
Upgrade Opportunity
If you currently have an electric hot water system, you may be eligible for a larger government rebate when switching to a heat pump system. However, even if you have a gas system, you can still receive substantial rebates when you choose to upgrade to a heat pump. Heat pump systems are highly efficient and can significantly reduce your energy bills, making them a worthwhile investment.
Subsidised Heat Pump Installation: We recommend Chromagen for heat pumps. Prices for a Chromagen heat pump system start at just $299 with the subsidy. To learn more or to arrange an installation, please contact Chromagen directly at Chromagen or call 1300 982 324.
By switching to a heat pump system, you can significantly improve the efficiency of your property, reduce ongoing costs, and ensure your guests enjoy a comfortable stay.
Note: PHH does not receive any payment from Chromagen – we simply like to recommend companies we have used.
