Heating is where cheap systems are exposed. Many split systems lose a large share of their output the moment the outdoor temperature drops below a few degrees — exactly when you need them most. Alpine Frost specialises in heat-pump and reverse-cycle systems engineered to keep delivering rated capacity in genuine cold, so your home stays warm through the worst of it without your running costs spiralling out of control.
A modern heat pump is the most efficient way to heat a home, full stop. Instead of burning fuel, it moves existing heat from the outside air into your living space — delivering several units of warmth for every unit of electricity it draws. Even in sub-zero conditions, today's cold-climate inverters extract usable heat from the air, which is why they comfortably outperform gas, electric panel heaters and old-style ducted gas on both efficiency and running cost.
Heating systems we install
- Cold-climate reverse-cycle split systems with low-ambient performance
- Ducted reverse-cycle for silent, whole-home warmth
- Multi-head heat pumps for room-by-room control
- Hydronic-compatible air-to-water heat pumps for radiant heating
- Smart controls with scheduling, geofencing and frost protection
Sized for the worst night, not the average
The secret to heating that never lets you down is sizing for your design low — the coldest realistic night, not a mild average. We model your building's heat loss across walls, roof, glazing and air changes, then specify a system with the headroom to hold temperature when the mercury bottoms out. Undersize it and you'll be cold on the nights that matter; oversize it and you waste money and comfort. We get it exactly right.
Lower bills, cleaner comfort
Switching from gas or resistive electric heating to a modern heat pump typically slashes heating costs, because you're paying to move heat rather than generate it. Pair that with zoning, good scheduling and a well-sealed home and the savings compound every winter. There's an environmental upside too — far lower emissions, especially as the grid keeps getting cleaner — which is exactly why heat pumps are now the recommended path for efficient home heating.
Ready to stay warm through anything? Book a heating assessment and we'll design a system that's efficient, quiet and built for your climate's worst night.
Frequently asked
Do heat pumps really work in extreme cold?
Yes. Cold-climate inverter heat pumps are specified to deliver strong heating output well below zero. We select models rated for your design low temperature.
Is a heat pump cheaper to run than gas?
In most cases, significantly. Because a heat pump moves heat rather than burning fuel, it delivers several units of warmth per unit of electricity, which usually beats gas on running cost.
Can one system both heat and cool?
Absolutely. Reverse-cycle systems heat in winter and cool in summer from the same hardware — one efficient system for year-round comfort.