In Autumn 2024, Grant UK unveiled their brand new range of air source heat pumps – the Aerona 290 – which is their fifth generation of heat pump. The Grant Aerona 290 heat pump is incredibly high performing, offering homeowners with an efficient, reliable and low carbon central heating solution for their homes. BRC Heating & Plumbing Ltd have been installing Grant heat pumps for many years and can offer you a quotation for fitting one of the latest Aerona 290 heat pumps at your property.
How does the Aerona 290 heat pump work?
The Aerona 290 is an R290 heat pump which means it uses R290 refrigerant, rather than R32 refrigerant which is typically used in air source heat pumps. R290 refrigerant is a more environmentally friendly refrigerant because it has a significantly lower Global Warming Potential value in comparison to other refrigerant types. What this means is R290 refrigerant remains in the atmosphere for less time and therefore has less warming impact on the earth’s atmosphere so an R290 heat pump is more sustainable than a heat pump using R32 or R410a refrigerant.
A heat pump using R290 works in the same way as a heat pump that uses R32 refrigerant. Grant’s Aerona 290 is an air-to-water heat pump which captures the heat energy from the air outside your home and converts this into useable heat energy that can warm up your rooms and provide hot water to your taps. The infographic below explains how a heat pump works:
Inside the heat pump, the R290 refrigerant enters a cycle of changing from a liquid state to a gas state and then back to a liquid again. Air is drawn into the heat pump and in the evaporator, the R290 refrigerant is exposed to the air where the refrigerant boils off to a gas and it is in this state that it absorbs the heat energy from the air. As a gas, the R290 refrigerant is then compressed in the heat pump’s compressor where the heat content is further increased before the gas passes through the heat exchanger. Here, the R290 gas condenses back to a liquid and as it does, it transfers its heat into the water in the heating system. The R290 refrigerant then re-circulates inside the heat pump and the cycle is repeated.
Features and benefits of the Aerona 290 Air Source Heat Pump
The Aerona 290 heat pump combines a sleek, eye-catching black casing and design with excellent performance and peace of mind. With five models available in the range from 4kW up to 15.5kW, the Aerona 290 has been designed to effectively keep your home warm while also providing a sustainable solution of your space heating and hot water requirements. Here are just a few of the features of the range:
- 4kW, 6.5kW, 9kW, 12kW and 15.5kW models available
- Uses R290 refrigerant which is more environmentally friendly
- Modern aesthetics with sleek design
- Ultra-low noise levels with all of the models having Quiet Mark accreditation
- Very energy efficient with all models A+++ ErP rated (35ºC flow temperature)
- Uses the Aerona Smart Controller which enables remote access and monitoring of the system when away from home (Aerona Smart WiFi Hub required)
- MCS accredited and eligible for Government funding such as the £7,500 grant available through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Available with a 7 year guarantee when installed by us – we are one of Grant UK’s G1 Installers (terms and conditions apply)
Why choose the Grant Aerona 290 heat pump for your home?
Grant UK have been keeping homes here in the UK warm since 1978 and for over fifteen years, they have been supplying air source heat pumps. When you choose a Grant appliance, you can therefore be assured that you are selecting a system from a manufacturer who is a heating specialist. Furthermore, when you have an Aerona 290 air source heat pump installed by BRC Heating & Plumbing Ltd, we can activate a 7 year guarantee on the heat pump because we are members of Grant UK’s G1 Installer Scheme. This therefore can give you complete peace of mind with your new Grant heat pump for years to come.
Useful resources
If you would like to learn more about heat pumps, here are some useful links to access resources and downloads which may be of interest:
• Download the latest Aerona heat pump brochure
• Read more about R290 refrigerant
• Discover more about the benefits of R290 heat pumps
To watch a video about the Aerona 290 air source heat pump, please visit Grant UK’s YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/JJ79Rs19_l0?si=t5XpSJjcwvvnuZHR
If you are interested in having a Grant heat pump installed at your property, please get in touch with BRC Heating & Plumbing Ltd today.