The Best Air Source Heat Pumps 2022

✔ The Grant Aerona³ R32 is the best air source heat pump overall

✔ The LG Therma V R32 Monobloc still works when it’s -25°C outside

✔ An air source heat pump typically cuts your carbon footprint by 44%

Air source heat pumps are the way forward. They use one of the most renewable sources of energy on the planet – air – and typically require three times less energy than a gas boiler to supply the same amount of heat.

That incredible level of efficiency could cut your carbon footprint by 44%, and generally make you less dependent on gas – all for a reasonable price. You might also be able to save thousands of pounds with one of the UK government grants that are on offer.

We’ve analysed the best options the industry has to offer, comparing each machine’s price, efficiency, warranty, maximum power, and the minimum temperature at which it operates.

Here are the winners.

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The best air source heat pumps overall

Best for cost: Grant Aerona³ R32

The best air source heat pump on the market right now is the Grant Aerona³ R32 – and luckily for all of us, it’s also the best value model around, at just £5,394 before installation.

Grant’s product is the cheapest high-quality heat pump around, yet its peak efficiency rating is still an astounding 479%, meaning it produces 4.79 units of heat for every unit of electricity it uses.

Most heat pumps’ peak efficiency ratings fall between 350% and 400%, making this a special machine – and it’s the lightest on our list too, weighing in at a svelte 120kg.

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Best for efficiency: Hitachi Yutaki M RASM-4VNE

If you have a medium-sized house, you should buy Hitachi’s heat pump as soon as you can, because you’ll start saving immediately.

With a table-topping peak efficiency rating of 500%, this machine is, at its best, five times better than a gas boiler.

Its maximum output of 11kW is low compared to the other top heat pumps out there, but will still be more than enough for most homes.

Best for cold climates: LG Therma V R32 Monobloc

If you live in below-freezing conditions, it’s a massive relief not to have to go outside and fix the heating when it’s dangerously cold.

Fortunately, even though heat pumps work by absorbing warmth from the air outside, LG’s best model is still able to function happily at temperatures as low as -25°C.

So when the snow and icy winds sweep in at full power, you can wrap up with a hot drink, safe and comfortable in the knowledge that your heat pump will keep you warm.

Best for swimming pools: HydroPro ECO 12

With a maximum power of 12kW and a hugely peak impressive efficiency rating of 480%, this heat pump from the appropriately named HydroPro is the perfect way to keep your pool water nice and warm.

After all, heat pumps take warmth from the air to heat your water – so why not your pool water?

For less than £1,500 before installation, you can ensure that getting into your pool is always an enjoyable experience, rather than a chilly chore.

Best for maximum power: Vaillant flexoTHERM 400v

This behemoth of a machine can provide you with heating and hot water in the blink of an eye, reaching temperatures of 65°C in no time.

Considering a hot shower comes in around 40°C to 45°C, that should be more than enough.

Vaillant’s model also has a high efficiency rate, meaning it’ll still heavily reduce your carbon footprint, despite using more energy than most heat pumps. If you have a particularly large house, this is the heat pump for you.

Best for warranty: NIBE F2040

This Swedish firm was created in 1952, and has positioned itself excellently for the ongoing air source heat pump revolution, offering a model that’s up to five times as efficient as a typical gas boiler for an extremely reasonable price.

Throw in an unbeatable seven-year warranty and enough power to comfortably heat a three-bedroom house, and you’ve got an excellent machine you can rely on.

Best for high temperature: Daikin Altherma 3 H HT

Thanks to this Japanese company, UK homes can now buy heat pumps that supply water at temperatures up to 70°C – the same level as gas boilers.

You can choose between Daikin's wall-mounted unit with a separate hot water cylinder (which many gas boiler owners will already have), or a single, floor-standing unit with an integrated hot water cylinder.

This heat pump is more expensive than the other machines on this list, but it's much simpler to install – and you won't have to replace your radiators or get more insulation, which can be expensive.

One to watch: Ventive Home-B

One day in the near future, a large box called Home-B could be the only system you need to supply heat, hot water, and ventilation to your property.

Ventive's creation ventilates your home, then uses that air to provide you with heat and hot water – plus it comes with a thermal battery that allows you to only use electricity when it's cheap.

Home-B, which is partly supported by government funding, has already been trialled in Nottingham. Now, a factory in Worcestershire is creating thousands of these machines for homes all over the country.

Next steps

In April 2022, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme is set to come into effect.

The grant could subsidise your air source heat pump installation by £5,000.

That means you’d be able to get one of these excellent heat pumps installed with much less trouble.

When you consider that heat pumps typically last 20 years – twice as long as the average gas boiler – you’ll be cutting your carbon footprint for years to come.

It won't even cost you any more than having a gas boiler by the end of its 20-year lifespan. In fact, you'll save £100 overall.

And fortunately, we can help put you in touch with the right people. All you have to do is pop some information into our quick quote tool and let us do the hard work. Once you’ve provided a few details, we’ll get you in touch with our qualified heat pump installers.