The smart choice
Why Heat Pumps?
If you're heating a pool in Coffs Harbour, a heat pump is the most efficient, most reliable, and most cost-effective option available. Here's why.
They don't generate heat — they move it
A heat pump works like a reverse refrigerator. It pulls warmth from the surrounding air and transfers it into your pool water. For every 1 kW of electricity it uses, a quality heat pump delivers 5 to 16 kW of heat — or more. That's not a typo. It's physics, and it's why heat pumps run at a fraction of the cost of gas or electric resistance heating.
Up to 30×
more heat than energy used
vs. gas heaters which return less than 1×
Heat pump vs gas vs solar
Every pool heating technology has its place. Here's how they stack up for a Coffs Harbour pool.
Heat pump
Best choice- COP of 5–16+ — delivers far more heat than energy used
- Works year-round in Coffs Harbour's mild climate
- Low running costs — typically 70–80% cheaper than gas
- No gas connection required
- Quiet, reliable, and low maintenance
- Smart WiFi control on modern units
Gas heating
High running costs- Fast heat-up time, but expensive to run
- Gas prices have risen sharply and continue to climb
- Requires gas connection or LPG supply
- Higher carbon emissions
- Running costs 3–5× higher than a heat pump
- Less suitable for maintaining temperature year-round
Solar heating
Weather dependent- Low running cost when the sun is shining
- Ineffective on cloudy days, at night, or in cooler months
- Cannot maintain a set temperature reliably
- Requires significant roof space
- Extends season but can't replace a heater in winter
- Often paired with a heat pump for year-round use
Built for Coffs Harbour
Our climate is perfect for heat pumps
Heat pumps perform best when ambient air temperatures stay above 10°C. Coffs Harbour's mild coastal climate means our heat pumps run efficiently from early spring right through to late autumn — and on most winter days too. You get a longer swimming season, lower running costs, and a pool that's ready when your family is.
What is COP?
COP stands for Coefficient of Performance — it's the ratio of heat output to energy input. A COP of 5 means you get 5 kW of heat for every 1 kW of electricity. The Orilux OX26 achieves a COP of up to 30 in ideal conditions. Gas heaters have a COP of less than 1. The higher the COP, the lower your running costs.
COP up to 30
Up to 30x more heat than energy used
Orilux OX26 in ideal conditions
Ready to make the switch?
We'll help you choose the right Orilux heat pump for your pool, your family, and your budget.