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Heat Pump Brands Compared: The Full 2026 UK Comparison Table

A comprehensive side-by-side comparison of all major heat pump brands available in the UK.

Myles Robinson, Founder of UK Heat Pump Servicing

Written by , Founder, UK Heat Pump Servicing

Myles Robinson founded UK Heat Pump Servicing, the trading name of Home By Eight Ltd, to give heat pump owners across the UK a single nationwide point of contact for annual servicing, fault diagnosis and repair, cover plans and new installations. The guides published here are written and maintained by Myles with input from the company's MCS-accredited engineering team, and are reviewed whenever grant schemes, prices or manufacturer advice change.

2025 UK Heat Pump Brand Comparison

Choosing between heat pump brands can be confusing. Here’s a concise comparison of the leading brands based on efficiency, reliability, warranty, and value.

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Efficiency (SCOP A7/W35)

  • Daikin Altherma 3 R: 5.08 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Nibe F2040: 5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Vaillant aroTHERM Plus: 4.7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Mitsubishi Ecodan: 4.2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Samsung EHS: 4.6 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reliability (Engineer feedback)

  • Mitsubishi: Excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Nibe: Excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Daikin: Very Good ⭐⭐⭐⭐
  • Vaillant: Very Good ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Warranty (Standard)

  • Mitsubishi: 2 years standard, 5 with registration
  • Daikin: 2 years standard, 5 with registration
  • Vaillant: 2 years standard, 5 with registration

Sources: MCS installation figures and MCS certification.

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