As we head into winter, we’re seeing a clear shift in the types of enquiries coming through at Alectrics.
We asked Hugo what’s actually landing in the inbox right now — and two things are standing out.
Heat Pumps & Air Conditioning Are Back on the Radar
Unsurprisingly, heating is the biggest one.
With colder mornings and longer nights, people are starting to notice:
Rooms that just don’t heat properly
Older systems struggling to keep up
Homes that feel cold no matter how long the heat pump runs
For a lot of homeowners, it’s not until winter hits that these issues become obvious.
We’re seeing a mix of:
Upgrading old heat pumps
Installing new systems in homes that don’t have them
Fixing poorly performing setups
If your home isn’t heating the way it should, it’s usually not something that improves on its own — and winter tends to make it more obvious.
The One That’s Grown Fast: EV Chargers
Something that’s changed a lot over the past year?
EV charger enquiries.
What used to be occasional is now becoming a regular part of what we do. Search demand for EV charger installation in Waikato is up 400% year on year. The shift is happening fast.
And it makes sense.
With fuel prices where they are, and everything going on globally, more people are looking at ways to reduce ongoing costs — and electric vehicles are a big part of that shift.
We’re also seeing more interest in how EV charging works alongside solar, giving homeowners more control over how they power their homes and vehicles.
What This Means for Homeowners
If there’s one takeaway — it’s this:
Most of the enquiries we’re getting aren’t random. They’re driven by real changes:
Seasonal pressure (winter heating)
Rising energy and fuel costs
Smarter, more efficient ways to run a home
If you’ve been noticing your home isn’t performing the way it should — whether that’s heating or power usage — you’re definitely not the only one.
Thinking About Upgrading?
Whether it’s:
A heat pump that’s not keeping up
A home that’s hard to heat
Or you’re starting to think about EV charging
It’s worth getting ahead of it before winter really sets in.
