Engineering-backed heating, cooling and air conditioning specialists serving Greater Wellington
Business Summary: Abode Air Conditioning Ltd is a Lower Hutt-based HVAC engineering company providing design, supply, installation, service and maintenance of heat pumps, air conditioning, ventilation and hot water heat pump systems across the Greater Wellington region.
Founded by a mechanical engineer who cares about getting it right
Abode was founded in 1996 by Alan Strawbridge, a mechanical engineer with 40 years in the industry. From the beginning, Alan built the business around engineering rather than guesswork, designing heating and cooling systems using proper calculations to match each space.
Almost 30 years on, Alan is still actively involved, providing design support and applying his engineering background to residential and commercial projects across the region. His standards continue to shape how we work.
Almost 30 years on, Alan is still actively involved, providing design support and applying his engineering background to residential and commercial projects across the region. His standards continue to shape how we work.
Engineering-backed design tailored to your home or building
Anyone can quote a heat pump. What sets Abode apart is how those numbers are calculated. As experienced heating and ventilation engineers, we measure heat loss, airflow velocity, litres per second, cubic metres per room and the kilowatt output each space actually needs.
Every ducted system is balanced on site using an anemometer to measure airflow at each outlet, ensuring every room receives the correct amount of conditioned air.
Customers often come to Abode after being let down by a previous installer, when a room never quite reaches temperature, or when they want honest advice on whether a floor unit or a high-wall unit will genuinely keep them warm.
Every ducted system is balanced on site using an anemometer to measure airflow at each outlet, ensuring every room receives the correct amount of conditioned air.
Customers often come to Abode after being let down by a previous installer, when a room never quite reaches temperature, or when they want honest advice on whether a floor unit or a high-wall unit will genuinely keep them warm.
Guarantees, warranties and Code of Compliance on every job
Every installation includes a Code of Compliance certificate. Our workmanship warranty on pipework, electrical work and installation matches the manufacturer's warranty period: five years on heat pumps and seven years on hot water heat pumps, provided the unit is serviced annually.
With more than 25 years as an authorised Daikin dealer, over 12 years partnering with Mitsubishi, and current Sitewise membership, Abode combines proven technical expertise with recognised health and safety standards.
With more than 25 years as an authorised Daikin dealer, over 12 years partnering with Mitsubishi, and current Sitewise membership, Abode combines proven technical expertise with recognised health and safety standards.
Wellington's number one Daikin dealer
As an authorised Daikin dealer with more than 25 years' experience, Abode recommends the right system for your home based on engineering calculations, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
In-house engineering and electricians
Every system is sized by our in-house mechanical engineer and installed by our own electricians, so the finished job includes a Code of Compliance certificate without subcontractor guesswork.
Workmanship warranty matches the manufacturer
Each installation is backed by a workmanship warranty matching the manufacturer's – five years on heat pumps and seven on hot water systems.