Best Heat Pump Brands & Manufacturers In The UK 2025

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Written by James Elston
Updated on 26th June 2025
Posted on 5th January 2025
Topic: heat pumps
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Best Heat Pumps Brands: Our guide to the latest heat pump manufacturers in the UK

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At Boiler Central, we guide UK homeowners to the best heat pumps for energy-efficient, eco-friendly heating and cooling.

Our updated guide showcases leading brands, focusing on innovation, reliability, and performance to meet diverse home needs, ensuring reduced carbon emissions and energy bills

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    Best Brands For Heat Pumps: Our Top 8 Manufacturers

    Top heat pumps deliver sustainable heating by harnessing air or ground heat, offering high efficiency, quiet operation, and smart controls.

    These systems reduce reliance on fossil fuels, lowering environmental impact and costs. From premium to budget-friendly options, the best heat pumps cater to various home sizes and climates.

    #1 Heat Pump Brand – Vaillant

    Vaillant’s aroTHERM Plus uses R32 refrigerant, achieving a SCOP of 4.88 and 400% efficiency, delivering 4 kW of heat per 1 kW of energy.

    Quiet Mark certified (54 dB), it suits urban homes and offers hybrid compatibility and outputs range from 3.5–12 kW, with costs from £6,000–£12,000, including installation.

    vaillant arotherm heat pump

    aroTHERM Air-to-water Heat Pump is a great choice for homeowners looking to solve their heating solutions and reduce their footprint, and it also helps that this heat pump can help you save money..

    A feature of most Vaillant heat pumps is the hybrid heating solution, the first step towards a greener renewable energy future, and if you think about it, you get the best of both worlds. It combines the familiarity of a traditional gas boiler, with the innovative technology of an air source heat pump

    2nd Best heat pumps – Viessmann

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    The Viessman heat pump brand has been in operation for more than 100 years, and as a German company, its products are created with technological innovation.

    The Vitocal 300-a air-to-water heat pump is suited for indoor installation and outdoor installation, and while they share the same name, you should note that one is meant domestic hot water tank for use outdoors while the other is for indoors.

    Solar integration and ViCare app control enhance efficiency and with low noise at (47 dB) and a 25-year lifespan make them reliable. .

    This redesign offers this Viessmann heat pump in various capacities ranging from 7 kW to 8.5. It has a maximum flow temperature of about 65°C, making it suitable for the modern demands of semi-detached and detached homes.

    Costs for a Viessmann heat pump range from £5,000–£11,000.

    With a Viessmann heat pump, you can save money on your energy bills while lowering your carbon footprint.

    Furthermore, a Viessmann heat pump is a lot easier to maintain. Consider that a typical gas boiler that’s lifespan is just 10 years before it needs to be changed to a brand new boiler. A heat pump, particularly one from Viessmann, can last for about 25 years so long as it gets a yearly heat pump service check.

    3rd Best – Daikin heat pumps

    While Daikin is a world-renowned heat pump manufacturer, it wasn’t until it purchased the Goodman Global Group in 2012 that it came into its own in the international markets.

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    Daikin’s Altherma 3 range (4–16 kW) operates at -28°C, with SEER up to 19 and a 12-year warranty. The Monobloc’s compact design and Bluevolution technology ensure efficiency, with noise at 52 dB.

    Daiking heat pump prices range from £3,500 to £10,000.

    4th Best – LG heat pump

    LG’s THERMA V R32 (5–16 kW) offers a SCOP of 4.6 and ThinQ app control. High-temperature models reach 80°C, suiting older homes, with noise at 49 dB and costs averaging £5,500–£9,000, excluding installation.

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    In the THERMA V range, there are four heat pump models:

    1. Monobloc
    2. Monobloc R32
    3. Split Heat pump
    4. Split High-temperature heat pump

    The THERMA V Monobloc Air Source Heat Pump is LG’s most common heat pump. It doesn’t hurt that it is one of the most efficient ones out there. The compact design provides a low to medium hot water supply.

    You can get this heat pump in various outputs ranging from 3kW to 16kW, ensuring that there is always a heat pump for any type of home.

    5th Best – Mitsubishi

    mitsubishi heat pump

    Mitsubishi’s Ecodan range (4.5–14 kW) features Zubadan technology for -25°C performance and noise as low as 45 dB. Hybrid options add flexibility with prices starting at £3,500, totalling £6,000–£10,000 with installation..

    You can get all types of heat pumps in the Ecodan range. You get monoblocs or self-contained units. Due to their design, you can install these units in just a few days.

    You can also get split heat pump units that have indoor and outside units. Users have four models to select from, so you will need to consult with a professional to find the best heat pump for your home’s heating and hot water needs.

    6th Best – Worcester Bosch

    worcester heat pumps

    Worcester Bosch is better known for replacement boilers, however, they still make our list, although they are not as high up as they are in our best combi boiler guide.

    Worcester Bosch’s 7000i AW (5–12 kW) is Quiet Mark certified (46 dB) and uses air-to-air technology, reducing installation costs plus it comes with a SCOP of 4.7, and costs range from £7,500–£10,000

    The Bosch 7400i AW heat pump is perhaps the quietest in the Worcester Bosch range. It is perfectly suited for full renovations and new build projects. This heap pump combines low-carbon heating technology and high efficiency to deliver a renewable energy source for hot water and home heating.

    7th Best – Panasonic

    Panasonic’s Aquarea T-CAP (3–16 kW) offers a SCOP of 5.12 and Smart Cloud control. Operating at -20°C with noise at 48 dB making it very quite and costs range from £6,000–£12,000.

    panasonic heat pumps

    The Aquarea range of heat pumps offers a low carbon option to electric, LPG, oil and mains gas heaters. These heat pumps function by extracting heat from the ambient air outside.

    As with all other heat pumps on this list, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact price of a Panasonic Aquarea heat pump. You need to consider the factors such as energy output, how large the home is and, of course, installation costs.

    Nevertheless, you can expect to pay anything from £6,000 to £12,000.

    Cost Considerations for the Best Heat Pumps

    Costs vary from £3,500 (Mitsubishi Ecodan) to £12,000 (Vaillant/Panasonic), depending on model and installation. However, in the UK, up until 2026, you can make use of The Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which offers up to £7,500 to offset expenses.

    Choosing the Best Heat Pump for Your Home

    Select a heat pump based on efficiency, noise, and home compatibility. Vaillant and Viessmann lead in premium performance, while Mitsubishi and Samsung offer affordability.

    Boiler Central provides expert guidance to find the best heat pump for your needs. Contact us today to explore these top brands.

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    A smiling person with a shaved head, wearing a grey shirt, stands before partially visible purple text on a white wall. The scene exudes warmth, much like the comfort of new boilers after installation.
    James Elston Director Of Boiler Central
    Posted on: 5th January 2025
    Topic: heat pumps

    James Elston is our resident boiler replacement and heating expert here at Boiler Central. With over 20 years experience in the boiler installation industry, James ensures that he knows everything there is about our Gas Safe boiler installations, energy saving and home heating solutions. This can be from simply procuring the latest best combi boilers, to reviewing and ensuring that Boiler Central maintains the highest standards across our boiler installation company.

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