If you are a homeowner or business owner, selecting the right hydronic heat pump system for your home or building can be challenging. There is a lot of information in the market, and you want to be confident that you are making the right choice.
In this article, we will explain what product certifications are, and how they help ensure the hydronic heat pump system you are purchasing has been tested to the right standards.
Expert Tip: Ask if the Hydronic Heat Pump is Certified
What are certifications and why should you look for certified hydronic heat pumps?
Certifications are official approvals that confirm a product meets specific Australian standards. Not all heat pumps meet these testing standards, and as a result these products do not carry the related certification.
The benefit of certification is that they protect consumers, ensure compliance, and create trust in the market. By checking that your hydronic heat pump has one of the below certifications, you can feel safe that it has been independently tested and complies with industry standards, including:
✅ Safety
✅ Quality & Durability
✅ Performance
✅ Energy-Efficiency
✅ Sustainability
When investing in a hydronic heat pump system, we recommend you check that the hydronic heat pump you are considering is certified for use in Australian homes and commercial buildings.
Which Australian Certifications to Look for?
There are two broad types of certification in Australia:
- Legislated certification
- Independent certification
These are defined as:
Legislated Certification: Is a mandatory approval required by law before a product can be supplied, installed, or operated in a specific jurisdiction. An example of a legislated certification is the Queensland Type B Gas Register. The Maxa R290 hydronic heat pump range is the first, and only, inverter monoblock heat pump range certified on the Queensland Type B Gas Register. You can learn more about this here.
Voluntary Certification: Is a non-mandatory, verification of a product’s performance, quality or safety by expert, third-party testing bodies. Voluntary certifications are often sought by reputable manufacturers to demonstrate the accuracy of their claims and compliance with recognised standards. VIPAC Engineers & Scientists are a leading testing and certification organisation, highly reputable in the HVAC + Water industry. Maxa R290 and R32 inverter monoblock hydronic heat pumps are tested and accredited for Australian conditions by VIPAC Engineers & Scientists.
European Certification: Why it Matters in Australia
Why is European certification relevant if you are selecting a hydronic heat pump for a building in Australia?
This would seem an obvious question; however, Europe is the world’s largest, and most advanced hydronic heat pump market. As a result, Eurovent Certification is a highly respected and trusted certification across the globe. The table below shows why the Eurovent Certified Performance is considered to be the gold standard in European certifications. If you see the Eurovent logo, you can trust that it has been rigorously tested to meet the highest standards
Maxa Hydronic Heat Pumps: Italian-made and Eurovent Certified
As a leading innovator of high-performance, energy-efficient and sustainable heat pumps, all Maxa hydronic heat pumps in the Next Cycle range are Eurovent tested and certified.
All Maxa hydronic heat pumps come with up-to a 7-year warranty# for domestic applications and a up-to 5-year warranty# for commercial applications. Refer #Next Cycle Warranty Page for more information.
If you are a hydronic specialist, plumber, installer, homeowner, or business owner and you are looking for more information on certified heat pumps, contact us today and we will help you find the solution that meets your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Why should I make sure the hydronic heat pump I choose is certified?
Official certifications ensure that the system has been independently tested and complies with strict Australian standards for quality, performance, energy efficiency, and sustainability. They protect you as a buyer by confirming that the unit operates safely and meets all local regulatory requirements.
- What is the difference between legislated and voluntary certifications in Australia?
Legislated certification is a mandatory legal approval required before a unit can be supplied or installed in a specific jurisdiction, such as the Queensland Type B Gas Register. Voluntary certification is an extra third-party testing process, like accreditation by VIPAC Engineers & Scientists, that manufacturers use to prove their safety, quality, and performance claims.
- Why is European certification like Eurovent relevant to my building in Australia?
Europe represents the largest and most advanced hydronic heat pump market, and Eurovent Certified Performance is regarded as a global gold standard. Systems with Eurovent certification undergo rigorous independent laboratory testing, software checks, and factory audits to verify that all stated performance data is accurate.
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