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Compare Heat Pumps - Brands, Costs, and the £7,500 Grant Explained

Independent comparisons of every major heat pump brand in the UK. Find out which is right for your home and how to claim the Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant.

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brands compared
98,345
heat pumps sold in 2024
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UK heat pump brands compared

Independently scored on efficiency, reliability, value and installer support

ME
9
out of 10
Mitsubishi Electric
Japan's heat pump market leader
Efficiency
9
Reliability
9.2
Value
8.2
Best for
Most UK homesRetrofit projects
Installed from (post-grant)
£4,000 - £9,500
Full review
V
8.8
out of 10
Vaillant
Germany's most trusted heating brand
Efficiency
8.5
Reliability
9
Value
7.8
Best for
Large homesBuyers prioritising reliability
Installed from (post-grant)
£4,500 - £9,000
Full review
Vi
8.7
out of 10
Viessmann
German engineering excellence since 1917
Efficiency
8.8
Reliability
8.9
Value
7.5
Best for
Premium retrofit projectsWell-insulated homes
Installed from (post-grant)
£5,000 - £10,000
Full review
D
8.6
out of 10
Daikin
Japanese precision, European-designed for UK homes
Efficiency
8.8
Reliability
8.8
Value
8
Best for
Energy efficiency priorityWell-insulated homes
Installed from (post-grant)
£4,200 - £9,000
Full review
Pa
8.5
out of 10
Panasonic
Ultra-quiet Japanese innovation for UK homes
Efficiency
8.7
Reliability
8.8
Value
8.5
Best for
Noise-sensitive locationsRetrofit projects
Installed from (post-grant)
£4,000 - £8,500
Full review
SE
8.4
out of 10
Stiebel Eltron
Premium German heat pump engineering since 1924
Efficiency
8.8
Reliability
8.7
Value
7.5
Best for
Maximum efficiency priorityPremium new builds
Installed from (post-grant)
£5,000 - £10,500
Full review
S
8.3
out of 10
Samsung
Korean innovation, competitive pricing
Efficiency
8.5
Reliability
8
Value
9
Best for
Value seekersNew builds
Installed from (post-grant)
£3,500 - £7,500
Full review
N
8.3
out of 10
Nibe
Scandinavian reliability, built for cold climates
Efficiency
8.5
Reliability
8.6
Value
8.2
Best for
Cold UK regions (Scotland, North)Homes with buffer tanks
Installed from (post-grant)
£4,500 - £9,500
Full review
To
8.2
out of 10
Toshiba
Japanese precision engineering for modern heating
Efficiency
8.6
Reliability
8.4
Value
8
Best for
Mid-range budget buyersFlexible installation layouts
Installed from (post-grant)
£4,000 - £8,000
Full review
LG
8.1
out of 10
LG
Korean innovation, smart connectivity, competitive price
Efficiency
8.4
Reliability
8
Value
8.8
Best for
Value seekers with smart home setupsNew builds
Installed from (post-grant)
£3,500 - £7,500
Full review
G
8
out of 10
Grant UK
British-designed for British homes
Efficiency
8
Reliability
8.2
Value
8.5
Best for
Rural off-gas propertiesOil boiler replacements
Installed from (post-grant)
£3,800 - £8,000
Full review
Hi
8
out of 10
Hitachi
Japanese quality, wide output range for UK homes
Efficiency
8.5
Reliability
8.3
Value
8
Best for
Mid-range buyers wanting Japanese reliabilityRetrofit projects
Installed from (post-grant)
£4,000 - £8,500
Full review
Bo
7.9
out of 10
Bosch
Trusted German brand expanding into heat pumps
Efficiency
8
Reliability
8.2
Value
8
Best for
Existing Bosch heating system ownersNew builds with smart home integration
Installed from (post-grant)
£3,800 - £8,000
Full review
WB
7.8
out of 10
Worcester Bosch
The UK's favourite boiler brand enters heat pumps
Efficiency
7.8
Reliability
8
Value
8.3
Best for
Existing Worcester Bosch customersBuyers wanting widest installer choice
Installed from (post-grant)
£3,500 - £8,000
Full review
Bx
7.7
out of 10
Baxi
British brand with the UK's widest engineer network
Efficiency
7.8
Reliability
7.8
Value
8.5
Best for
Existing Baxi customersBuyers wanting widest UK coverage
Installed from (post-grant)
£3,500 - £7,500
Full review
IH
7.6
out of 10
Ideal Heating
UK's home-grown heating brand going heat pump
Efficiency
7.5
Reliability
7.8
Value
8.5
Best for
Budget-conscious buyersSmaller properties (1-3 bed)
Installed from (post-grant)
£3,500 - £7,000
Full review
Updated April 2026

The £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant

The BUS grant provides £7,500 off the cost of an air source or ground source heat pump in England and Wales. Your MCS-certified installer applies on your behalf - you don't see the money directly.

Full grant guide
Available inEngland and Wales
Air source grant£7,500
Ground source grant£7,500
VAT on installation0% until March 2027
Scheme runs untilMarch 2028
Who appliesYour MCS installer, on your behalf

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www.heatpumpcompared.co.uk is editorially independent and not affiliated with any heat pump manufacturer or installer. We do not provide heating advice. Prices, specifications, SCOP ratings and grant amounts are correct as of April 2026 but are subject to change. Always commission a professional heat loss survey before purchasing a heat pump system.