The UK’s Best Air Source Heat Pump Brands & Manufacturers

Which is The Best Air Source Heat Pump Brand available in The UK?

In Summary:

Below, we have a detailed guide to the UK’s 10 best air source heat pump brands and manufacturers. Don’t have time to read this guide in full? Read this quick-fire summary instead…

The top 4 heat pump brands in the UK are: 

• Grant 
• Ideal Heating
• Samsung
• Vaillant

Other notable mentions that make up the top 10 include: Viessmann, Daikin, Dimplex, Mitsubishi, LG and Worcester Bosch. 

So, which brand and specific model should you choose? 

Each property is different to the next, so this isn’t a one size fits all approach. A Vaillant aroThERM R290 might be suitable for one property, but a Samsung EHS HT Quiet R32 better suited to another.

To avoid any confusion when picking an air source heat pump manufacturer, use our air source heat pump tool here. This will give you recommendations for the most suitable brand and model after taking into account all of your property details.

The 10 Best Heat Pump Brands

Whilst there are dozens of heat pump manufacturers operating in the UK, our list for the best includes: 

• Grant 
• Ideal Heating
• Samsung
• Vaillant
• Viessmann 
• Daikin 
• Dimplex 
• Mitsubishi
• LG
• Worcester Bosch

These are the pumps that are the: quietest, best value for money, have excellent after sales care, long warranty and of course, are the most efficient. 

From our list of the 10 best heat pump brands in the UK, our final shortlist is limited to: 

• Grant 
• Ideal Heating
• Samsung
• Vaillant‍

1. Samsung

Samsung isn’t a brand that needs introduction. If it’s electrical, there’s a good chance Samsung will make it, and in every industry they operate in, they’re considered to be one of the best brands. So naturally, they’re one of the best air source heat pump manufacturers that are available in the UK. 

The popular models in their range include the likes of the: 

• Samsung EHS Mono R32
• Samsung EHS HT Quiet R32
• Samsung EHS High Temp R290

As we’ve mentioned above, heat pumps can be noisy. Even leading brands tend to approach 60dB whilst their heat pumps are operating. And this is one of the reasons that the Samsung EHS HT Quiet R32 is one of the most popular heat pumps in the UK; it works at noise levels as low as 35dB. 

Efficiency wise, naturally Samsung is up there with the best heat pump brands on this list. 

The Samsung EHS HT Quiet R32 works at up to a COP rating of 5; for every 1kWh of electricity it uses, it can produce 5kWh of heat. That’s 500% efficiency, compared with 88%-94% efficiency from a modern boiler from a leading manufacturer such as Worcester Bosch!

Overall, Samsung is one of the best heat pump companies in the UK. If you want to see how much a Samsung heat pump will cost, you can use our 2-minute clickable heat pump tool here.

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2. Ideal Heating

Ideal Heating is a UK based manufacturer that up until the last decade, has focused on producing boilers, attracting thousands of positive customer reviews in the process. 

One of their most popular boilers is the Ideal Logic Plus, which competes with the likes of Worcester Bosch when it comes to price, warranty, build quality and after sales care. 

Their most popular air source heat pump is the Ideal Logic Air R32. You can get a fixed price in 2-minutes on the Ideal Logic Air here. 

Like the Grant Aerona mentioned above, it’s incredibly efficient and rated as A+++ for central heating. The SCOP rating for the Ideal Logic Air R32 is one of the highest in the industry; up to 5.19. This means it can create up to 5.19kWh of heat for every 1kWh of electricity consumed.

By comparison, the average heat pump available in the UK will have a SCOP rating of around 3-4; they produce 3-4kWh of energy for every 1kWh of energy they consume. Put simply, the Ideal Logic Air R32 is over 30% more efficient than the average air source heat pump. 

Most of the best heat pump brands in the UK will be Quiet Mark approved, and that's the case with the Ideal Logic Air. It's among the quietest heat pumps available in the UK, working at between 52dB to 55dB. By comparison the likes of the Vaillant aroTHERM operates at around 54dB (another leading brand and model in the heat pump space).

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3. Vaillant

Vaillant are another leading heating brand that is slowly making the shift from gas boilers over to eco-friendly solutions such as air source heat pumps. 

The best air source heat pump in their range is the Vaillant aroTHERM Plus R290. It comes complete with an ErP rating of A+++, and a SCOP rating of up to 5.03. Essentially, when working at optimal levels, it can produce up to 5.03kWh of heat, for every 1kWh of electricity that it consumes. 

One of the reasons the aroTHERM Plus R290 is so popular, is the flow temperature of hot water is much higher than lesser brands. Whilst the majority of pumps tend to sit in the 35°C-55°C range for flow temperature, you’ll be able to set the aroTHERM Plus as high as 75°C. 

Obviously a higher flow temperature means less efficiency, but what this does mean is there will be more usable hot water when directly compared with models from other manufacturers. 

Want a quote on a Vaillant aroTHERM Plus air source heat pump? Jump over to this clickable form and get a fixed price on-screen within a couple of minutes. 

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4. Grant UK

Finally, we have Grant UK. They are a manufacturer that for decades, has been well known for producing some of the most reliable oil and gas boilers in the UK. With the rise of eco-friendly alternatives, they’ve shifted their focus to air source heat pumps. 

Their most popular ASHP? The Grant Aerona³ R32 range.

The Grant Aerona³ R32 is suitable for anything from a 1-2 bedroom property with one bath or shower, through to larger 4-5 bedroom properties that have up to 2 showers. It’s available in a 6kW, 10kW, 13kW and 17kW unit. 

When fitted by Dwellow, you’ll be able to get up to a 7-year warranty. In comparison to many lesser known heat pump manufacturers, this is incredibly long; many brands offer just 2-years parts and labour warranty!

The Grant Aerona³ R32 is Quiet Mark certified. Heat pumps can be noisy, so when fitting one, you want to find a manufacturer that has units that are Quiet Mark certified. Naturally, any customer reviews we spotted mentioned just how quiet the Grant ASHP is.

Efficiency here is up there with the best in the industry. Obviously this is important from an eco-friendly standpoint, but it has other benefits too. 

By having high SCOP (seasonal coefficient of performance) values, the Grant Aerona³ R32 is approved for the government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which essentially means you could be eligible for a government grant up to the value of £7,500. 

Grant UK isn’t new to the heating industry. As one of the best heat pump brands they focus not just on performance and value for money upfront, but long-term too. Their Aerona unit is simple to maintain, meaning that annual servicing is low cost in comparison to lesser known brands. 

Overall, Grant is a leading heat pump manufacturer, which shows with their Grant Aerona³ R32. Whilst the unit is efficient as is, coupling it with the Aerona Smart Controller and Aerona Remote Controller allows remote access to heating controls, further improving efficiency. 

As one of the most popular air source heat pump brands, we couldn’t recommend Grant UK enough, and specifically their Aerona³ R32 heat pump. 

You can use our heat pump tool here to get recommendations on what size unit you need, as well as a fixed price on-screen (up to £7,500 in government grants available via the boiler upgrade scheme).

Other Top Heat Pump Brands

Whilst we’ve picked Grant, Ideal Heating, Samsung and Vaillant as our overall top heat pump manufacturers, there are other brands that are also worth a mention. 

Other top brands in the heat pump space include the likes of Viessmann, Daikin, Dimplex, Mitsibishi, LG and of course, Worcester Bosch. 

Not sure which brand and model is most suitable for your property? 

Use our clickable heat pump form here. Within 2-minutes you’ll have suggestions for the most suitable brand, model and a fixed price on-screen. 

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