Carrier Blue 280L (IWH280L)

R134a 280 L Integral all-in-one
Carrier Blue 280L (IWH280L)

Specifications

Type Integral all-in-one
Refrigerant R134a
Tank volume 280 L
Tank material Vitreous enamel
Rated heating capacity 2 kW
Rated power input 4 kW
Sound level 49 dB(A)
Hot water delivery 60 °C
Tank height 1936 mm
Tank diameter 650 mm
Tank weight (empty) 154 kg
Electric backup 3 kW
Warranty 5 years residential

Certified to

WaterMarkCE

Specs from: AHI Carrier New Zealand Carrier Blue Hot Water Heat Pump product brochure. Official product page →

Sold in New Zealand

NZ has no equivalent to the Australian STC/VEEC/ESC certificate schemes, so no dollar rebate applies to this model.

What customers say

Sourced from EnergyAE's HPWH customer-sentiment dataset (public review sites and forums). A small, self-selected sample — not a representative survey.

“The Carrier Blue is more efficient by having a higher COP and has a faster recovery.”

jjones · Geekzone

“The newer model of the Carrier Blue got the electric magnesium anode, which in theory does not need replacing unlike traditional anodes.”

jjones · Geekzone

The Carrier Blue IWH280L is an all-in-one integral heat pump water heater imported and distributed in New Zealand by AHI Carrier: a top-mounted compressor sits above a 280 L nominal vitreous-enamel tank in a single cabinet, 650 mm diameter and 1936 mm tall, weighing 154 kg. The heat pump alone delivers 2.0 kW heating capacity, drawing up to 4000 W (17.3 A) maximum rated input including the 3.0 kW electric element.

The unit produces 49 dB(A) noise and includes built-in frost protection for the condenser, a handy controller with temperature setting, timer and safety lock, and Carrier’s Smart Home app for remote control. It carries WaterMark and CE certification.

AHI Carrier NZ backs the residential unit with a 5 year warranty (additional/extended warranty terms are published separately on ahi-carrier.co.nz). A smaller 170L version is also sold under the Carrier Blue name - see the IWH170L entry.

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