Heat Pump Comparisons
Head-to-head comparisons of heat pump brands and technologies. Make an informed decision for your home.
Brand vs brand
Technology comparisons
Why compare heat pump brands?
Brand choice has a real impact on the numbers that matter over a 15–20 year install. Seasonal Coefficient of Performance (SCOP) swings your annual running cost by hundreds of pounds. Outdoor unit noise dB(A) can be the difference between passing permitted development rules and needing a full planning application. Warranty length, spares availability and the size of the UK service network all affect what happens when something goes wrong five years in.
What we look at in every comparison
- SCOP at 35, 45 and 55°C flow — the higher, the cheaper to run.
- Modulation range — how low the unit can turn down on mild days.
- Refrigerant — R290 (propane) for higher flow temps vs R32 for efficiency.
- Warranty terms — length, parts-only vs labour, and registration requirements.
- MCS approval — required for the BUS grant.
- UK service coverage — engineer availability and typical response times.
Picking the right comparison for you
If you’re still deciding between technology types, start with our air source guide and ground source guide, or read heat pump vs gas boiler. For a full directory of brands we rate, visit the brand pages.
A final caveat: brand matters, but installer quality matters more. The best manufacturer on paper can be undermined by a poorly designed system. When you’ve shortlisted two or three brands, get quotes from MCS installers and ask each to justify their brand choice for your property.