The Thermastore Blog

Hot water, smarter living.

Practical guides on energy-efficient hot water, government rebates, smart-home control and getting the most from your HeatWave270.

Rebates & Savings Calculating savings

Every hot water rebate you can claim in 2025

Federal STCs plus state and territory schemes can knock thousands off an upgrade. Here's the current list, state by state.

28 May 2025 · 5 min read
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Smart Technology Smart home app

5 things you can do from the Thermastore app

Schedule heating, switch modes, track usage and get fault alerts — straight from your phone. A quick tour of the controls.

19 May 2025 · 4 min read
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Buying Guides Choosing a hot water system

Heat pump vs gas vs electric: which is right for you?

Upfront cost, running cost, lifespan and footprint compared — so you can pick the system that actually suits your household.

8 May 2025 · 7 min read
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Maintenance Technician servicing a unit

Make your hot water system last 15+ years

A handful of simple checks keep efficiency high and faults rare. Your seasonal maintenance routine, explained.

30 Apr 2025 · 4 min read
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Energy Efficiency Family at home

What a heat pump means for a family of six

Bigger household, bigger hot water demand. Here's how the HeatWave270 keeps up without blowing the power bill.

21 Apr 2025 · 5 min read
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Smart Technology Eco friendly home

The 5 smart preset modes, explained

From Holiday mode to Boost, each preset tunes performance to how you live. When to use each one for max savings.

14 Apr 2025 · 3 min read
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