After the first time changing the air filter the system started pumping dust from the roof into the house causing chest pain and eye irritation. Had it checked and filter replaced 3 times and it still... See more
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After a terrible start with trying to organise a repair by phone, taking 4 days and many calls to get an appointment we finally had a great result. Our technician Villi was so friendly, polite and kn... See more
We have never regretted having our HRV system installed in our house. Even with double glazing we used to get condensation on our window sills in cooler weather. As soon as HRV was operating there was... See more
Awesome company to deal with. My old unit was no longer working so the technician sent all details to my Insurance company not once but three times. When I finally got the claim done HRV Taranaki were... See more
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HRV is here to help all New Zealanders make their homes drier, filled with filtered air and much more comfortable to live in. We've been dedicated to this mission since 2003 and have helped over 500,000 Kiwis achieve this. We work alongside our customers to understand what they need, then recommend a solution that does the job. This could include ventilation, extraction, heat transfer, heat pumps / air conditioning, panel heating, or a combination of products so you’ll love the feeling of coming home.
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- 0800478123
- service@hrv.co.nz
- www.hrv.co.nz
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Always great support and great service
Always great support and great service

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The visits to inspect filters are very efficient
The visits to inspect filters was very professionally, and efficiently done. Jayar is a really valuable person to have on the staff. I feel the HRV system is functioning effectively

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Professional, Efficient, Friendly Service
I have had my system for many years and the service has been very good. The call centre reminds me when a service is due in good time and easily arranges a visit. The technicians who have attended, have been unfailingly polite, professional, friendly and efficient. The system works for me and I appreciate their service.

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Poor Customer Service
We had some guy come around to our place to give us a quote, He showed up with no pen or tape measure, very unorganised. Never recieved a quote back, I've emailed there office and they said they would look into it and I just never hear anything back. I have gone with a different company in the end. Waste of time this company is.

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Great service and HRV product
Fantastic service from the beginning (quoting) to the end (install follow up). All communications were great - very prompt and clear. Install was quick and efficient. The team were really respectful, explained and gave a really run through of the system. I am very happy with how the system is performing. It's exactly as advertised and has made a difference in my house.

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Great service
Great service, efficient,respectful asked about taking shoes off.

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The only department showing signs of…
Emailed the CEO with my complaint. He responded very promptly and investigated my concerns. All sorted.

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Cancelled appointments and rebooking
Cancelled appointments and rebooking
1. The lack of communication at the booking end for rescheduling the jobs, they said they are going to call but never does
2. No priority for cancelled appointments when asked, one must go to the back of the queue as a 'new booking'
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I have had 2 occasions with cancelled bookings, where I have received a text message in the morning saying the technician is away sick and cannot make it (understandable).
The part which is frustrating is that, in the very same text message, it mentions someone from HRV will be in touch with me shortly to rebook.
No contacts are made for 2 weeks from them, during this 2 weeks I have emailed HRV to 'remind' them but no replies. At the end I had to call HRV, the operator sound surprise, made some excuses saying it may be a system glitch and book me on the spot.

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Less stars if I could
Less stars if I could , had system installed some years ago , to get rid of condensation , did work , then a bit later , foolishly added a heat transfer unit at some $3000 , including “ ducting for Africa “ with a tangle of it in my ceiling space , despite having at least 6 visits by Techs !!! It has never worked - so gave up , now just use it to attempt to remove condensation ,as for filter replacements , an even bigger con.Someone’s very apt description “ a fan in a box “ very expensive dubious air handling system ( very cunning date of experience limited -duh

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Worst Customer Service EVER!!!!
To say lack of customer service and communication is an understatement.
Don't reply to emails in a timely manner (waited 19 days), can't get through to the office line.
Just a terrible company to deal with unless its on their terms, and they are wanting to sell you something.

Reply from HRV
HRV maintenance.
After a year of not having the HRV running finally agreed to replace the fans and upgrade the touch pad. Quoted $2249. Unfortunately the quote was one fan and not the two our system has (Quote in 2025 clearly says 1 fan, the two quotes from 2024 clearly say 2 fans - difference in quote between the years? same price). Extra fan installed and they then sent the bill for $1250 for the second fan. 55% increase on the original quote. Maybe there costs went up 55% in one year, before Donald's tariffs.
Quote for a new balanced pressure system for the house, $4,200, so for $700 could have seriously upgraded the product from a competing provider.
Very poor customer service
My system is due its service and filter change. Originally HRV sent me a warning letter to make an appointment, no longer - good thing I have it logged in my diary.
Tried to make an appointment, on hold for a LONG time so left a message for a call back. 2 days later still no contact.
Tried calling again and again on hold - gave up after 10 minutes. I don't have all day to wait for them, and my phone battery will run out of charge !!
The servicemen I have met have been great, but their admin is pathetic.

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All they sell are lies. Worst Customer Service ever
I am writing to formally raise a serious concern regarding both a potential safety issue with my HRV heat pump and the unacceptable level of customer service I have received while trying to report this matter.
Since yesterday morning, I have made multiple attempts to contact your support team. During my first two calls, I followed the IVR prompts and left messages, as instructed, expecting a call back that never came. By the afternoon, I called again and, after a considerable wait time, was finally able to speak to a representative.
I explained that I had noticed a burning smell coming from the heat pump, which is an urgent safety concern. Additionally, I mentioned other ongoing issues with the unit. Despite the serious nature of the problem, I was told the earliest available appointment was 30th June—almost two weeks away.
I expressed my concern that the issue could be electrical or related to faulty wiring, posing a potential fire hazard. I asked for an earlier service date due to the safety risk, but the agent said she could only escalate the matter to her manager. When I requested to speak directly to the manager, I was placed on hold and told I would receive a call back within 5–10 minutes. This call never came.
I called again and eventually spoke with the manager, but instead of addressing the urgency, I was met with repeated scripted responses and no practical solution. It was extremely frustrating and left me with the impression that HRV is not taking customer safety seriously. I also asked manager if he can send me an email with his statement above which agreed to and till now no email and its been more then 24 hours.
This experience has left me deeply disappointed in HRV’s after-sales service. It appears that once the product is sold, customer care and safety are not a priority. This is unacceptable, especially when dealing with issues that may pose serious hazards.
I strongly urge HRV to Provide an immediate service appointment to inspect and resolve the burning smell issue.
Take my complaint seriously and acknowledge the safety risks involved.

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Lack of Communication to Resolve the issue after installation of HRV system
I began my journey with HRV in early July 2024, when I arranged to have a system installed at my property. The initial quote provided by the salesperson was $5,000, which included a bathroom vent. Shortly after, I was informed that an additional $250 would be required for scaffolding. I agreed to this additional charge, as it was important for us to have the system operational before winter.
The installation was completed on 24 July 2024. Everything appeared to be functioning well until 24 May 2025, when I noticed condensation reappearing on the window seals—similar to the issues we were hoping the HRV system would resolve.
I immediately attempted to contact HRV, but my call was not answered, so I left a voicemail requesting a call back to discuss the matter. I also followed up with the original salesperson, who asked for my address, but after providing it, I did not receive any further contact.
On 10 June, I again reached out to both the salesperson and HRV. The salesperson informed me that he would email HRV and ensure the issue was addressed, but I received no further updates. On 12 June, I received a call from a representative who said she was returning my earlier message. After explaining the situation, I was told that no appointments were available until 2 July. Given that the condensation has been an ongoing issue since She also advised that she was unable to assist further due to fully booked schedules.
I contacted the salesperson on the same day, 12th of June, and he said he would ask his manager to call me directly. As of today, 16 June, I have not received any follow-up.
I am very disappointed by the lack of communication and support in resolving this matter.

Reply from HRV
No customer service.
Requested a issue 01 to be fixed via contact form on website no reply whay so ever so called up and they can't help need a service department to contact me still waiting for that contact.worst customer service

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Wonderful service person.
The service person arrived, did the job and was magic. A pleasure to have in my home. Efficient and friendly.
Totally different to my bad experience with just trying to get through to them in the first instance, I strongly suggest that HRV reviews their reception/customer communication system as it isn't working.

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First installed 3 years ago. Excellant
First installed 3 years ago. Excellant results in all claimed facits. Also wonderful quick support and after service.
Recent visit by James regarding possible upgrade. Lovely to deal with. Full information. No pressure, sensible final suggestions.
We are very happy with HRV in all respects.
Allan and Silke

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Do Not Recommend
We have had nothing but issues since HRV was installed, they happily take the money but the support after is appalling. The system did not work, we still had crying windows all winter, they added another vent and said we will need to see how it goes over summer and wait until next winter to see if it is working. Have now got an error code on the panel so it is not working at all. We booked an appointment for a technician; they have not turned up, I have called them and was told sorry no appointment in the system, we don't have anyone available for 2 weeks now.
Awful service
Awful service. Happy to take our thousands of dollars for an install and servicing, but the after support regarding parts and support was frustrating and disappointing
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