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Air Source Heat Pumps

Air source heat pumps take heat from outside air to heat your home and hot water — typically 3–4× more efficient than a gas boiler. The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant brings the cost close to a new boiler. Compare models by output, efficiency (SCOP), flow temperature, noise and warranty.

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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Daikin

Daikin Altherma 3

8kW

Delivers up to 70°C flow even in deep cold, making it a strong choice for older homes with existing radiators and high demand.

4.5 ~£12,000
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Grant UK

Grant Aerona3

6kW

UK-climate-optimised monobloc with a long warranty and a strong reputation among independent installers.

4.4 ~£10,500
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