PowerGuide

Heat Pumps

Heat pumps are 3–4× more efficient than a gas boiler. We compare the best UK models on the specs that matter — efficiency (SCOP), flow temperature, noise and warranty — and help you work out the real cost after the grant.

£7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant England & Wales homeowners can claim £7,500 off an air or ground source heat pump, often bringing the price close to a new gas boiler. See if you qualify →

Top-rated heat pumps

Vaillant

Vaillant aroTHERM Plus

7kW

One of the most efficient heat pumps on UK sale: natural R290 refrigerant, 65°C flow temperature and a class-leading SCOP — well suited to retrofits.

4.7 ~£11,000
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Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Ecodan

8.5kW R290

The UK's most-installed heat pump — proven reliability and the deepest installer network, now with an efficient R290 model.

4.6 ~£11,500
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Octopus Energy

Octopus Cosy 6

6kW

Octopus's own 6kW R290 heat pump, usually fitted by Octopus — with the £7,500 grant the all-in price often lands close to a new gas boiler.

4.6 ~£9,500
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