Vaillant
aroTHERM plus
R290 refrigerant, very low GWP, quiet operation (33 dB).
- Output
- 3.5–12 kW
- SCOP
- 4.70
- Installed
- £9.5–13.5k
- Warranty
- 7 years
Compare brands
Nine models from the brands fitted most often in UK homes. Prices are typical installed quotes including cylinder and basic radiator changes — your installer's figure will vary.
Brands covered
10
From
£8.5k
Avg SCOP
4.72
Up to
7-yr warranty
Vaillant
R290 refrigerant, very low GWP, quiet operation (33 dB).
Daikin
Widely installed in the UK, strong MCS installer network.
Mitsubishi
Designed for UK climate, FTC7 controller, R290.
Samsung
Competitive pricing, good app integration.
NIBE
Swedish-built, premium efficiency in cold weather.
Bosch
Reliable, integrates well with existing Worcester systems.
NIBE
Ground source, requires boreholes or trenches.
Kensa
UK-manufactured GSHP, popular for flats with shared ground array.
Grant
Irish-engineered, strong rural/off-grid installer presence in the UK.
Panasonic
R290 natural refrigerant, high flow temperatures suit older radiators.
SCOP = Seasonal Coefficient of Performance. Higher = more efficient. A SCOP of 4.0 means 4 kWh of heat for every 1 kWh of electricity. Sources: MCS product directory, manufacturer datasheets and the Nesta Heat Pump Cost Tracker (2024–25 UK installer quotes).
Installer recommendations
Our vetted MCS installers will recommend the right model based on a proper heat-loss survey — not whichever brand they stock most of.