The Rheem Ambiheat HDc270 is a one-piece 270 L heat pump made in Australia. It uses R513A refrigerant and has a 2.4 kW element for emergency heating.
Key facts
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Refrigerant | R513A, GWP 629 |
| Tank | 270 L, for 2 to 6 people |
| Operating range | -5 °C to 43 °C |
| Element | 2.4 kW, for emergency heating and boost |
| Savings | Up to 73% against an electric water heater in zone 3 (Rheem) |
| Made in | Australia |
| Warranty | Cylinder 10 years (3 years’ labour); sealed system 3 years |
Models
| Model | Tank | Heat pump | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambiheat HDc270 (571D270) | 270 L | R513A; 2.4 kW element | Made in Australia |
Warranty
For a single-family home, Rheem gives 10 years on the cylinder with 3 years’ labour, 3 years parts and labour on the sealed system, and 1 year on other parts. Where a rebate or certificate scheme requires it (such as Solar Victoria’s Solar Homes program, VEECs or ESCs), a 5-year whole-of-product warranty applies.
Support in Australia
Sold through plumbers and plumbing retailers; the Ambiheat is made in Australia.
Strengths
- Made in Australia
- 10-year cylinder warranty
- Rated for harsh water (Rheem)
Watch for
- R513A’s GWP (629) is far higher than CO2 or R290
- Sealed system covered for 3 years
- Rheem doesn’t publish COP or noise on the product page
Our take
A locally made, one-size heat pump with a long cylinder warranty. If a low-impact refrigerant matters to you, CO2 and R290 systems do better.
Before you buy
- Check the exact model is on the Clean Energy Regulator’s register, which sets its STCs, and, in Victoria, eligible for the Solar Victoria rebate if you want it.
- Plan where it goes. A heat pump needs airflow and makes some noise, so keep it away from bedroom windows and your neighbours’ fence.
- Ask about your water. Warranties can exclude very hard or salty water, and unfiltered bore or rain water, so check yours is covered.
- Compare quotes from hot water retailers near you, and read heat pump vs solar hot water.
Sources
Specifications and warranties change. We use the manufacturer’s own documents and say when one isn’t published; check the current version with your installer before you sign.