How does Aira compare?
Not all heat pump switches are created equal.
From the installation of our intelligent Aira Heat Pump system to our industry-leading 15-year guarantee, see how Aira stacks up against the rest. And why more people are choosing Aira.
Comparing Aira
Aira | Octopus | British Gas | Vaillant | Daikin | Samsung | HomeServe | Independent Installer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Own heat pump | X | X | X | |||||
| AI-optimised heating | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Remote monitoring & optimisation | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Installation included | X (via partner) | X (via partner) | X | |||||
| 15-Year Product & Installation Warranty | X (5-10 years) | X (5 years) | X (5-10 years) | X (3-5 years) | X (2-5 years) | X (optional cover) | X (varies) | |
| 15-Year Comfort Guarantee | X | X (5 years) | X | X | X | X | X | |
| 15-Year Performance Guarantee | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Comprehensive cover free for first year* | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |
| Maintenance visits offered | X | X | ||||||
| Ongoing cover monthly fee | £19.90 | £9-£16 | £21-£28.20 | £24.50-£26 | £17.58-£33.25 | X | £15-£18 | X |
* “Comprehensive cover” refers to full servicing, callouts, parts and labour, remote monitoring, 24/7 support, performance tracking, comfort and performance guarantee. Not just basic product warranty or guarantee. Information correct as of May 2025. For details on how we gathered this information, click the info drawer at the bottom of the page.
Want a heat pump switch that really includes everything?
Everything’s included in your switch with Aira
Free home energy assessment
We’ll assesses your home energy needs, spotting inefficiencies and improvements, before providing a price-locked quote for your clean energy-tech. All for free.
Design and installation within 30 days
We’ll conduct a technical survey and aim to design and install your bespoke system within 30 days of an approved quote.
Removal and recycling of old boiler
Once your heat pump is installed, we’ll remove and recycle your old boiler, make sure your heating and hot water are working perfectly and show you how everything works.
Flexible ways to pay
You can spread the costs of your Aira Heat Pump across affordable monthly payments.
15-Year Aira Guarantee
The 15-Year Aira Guarantee promises three things: complete temperature comfort, optimal heat pump performance & at least 4X more heating efficiency than a boiler. If not, we’ll fix it.
It all start with a free home energy assessment
An Aira Clean Energy Expert will assess your home, pinpoint any inefficiencies, and recommend an Aira Heat Pump system for you. For free.
You’ll also find out how much you could save. And get a price-locked quote with the £7,500 government grant already included.
- We’ll give you a price-locked quote
- We’ll take £7,500 off your quote
- Flexible finance options available
We’ll apply for the £7,500 government grant for you
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is a UK government grant that gives eligible homes up to £7,500 to replace old gas or oil boilers with a clean energy heat pump.
- We’ll apply for the grant on your behalf
- We’ll help with planning permission if needed
- Live in Scotland? We’ll help you secure up to £15,000 in funding
Design & installation
We’ll conduct a technical survey and aim to design and install your bespoke Aira Heat Pump system within 30 days of an approved quote.
- Bespoke Aira Heat Pump design
- MCS-certified Aira Technicians trained at the Aira Academy
- We’ll remove & recycle your old boiler
- We’ll ensure you know how everything works
We install the Aira Heat Pump
Intelligent. Affordable. Sustainable. The award-winning Aira Heat Pump is everything your clunky gas boiler isn’t.
Instead of burning fossil fuels, it extracts thermal energy from the air outside to heat your home and hot water. That means it not only cuts your home heating CO₂ emissions, but slashes your energy bills, too.
- 4X more efficient than a boiler
- Cuts your home heating CO₂ emissions by 100%*
- Slashes your energy bills by up to £550 a year*
Intelligent tech optimised for savings
Your Aira Heat Pump system is so much more clever than a boiler. It intuitively learns and adapts to its surroundings to become even more efficient over time.
- Tracks the weather to prepare for temperature changes
- Adjusts heating based on your daily routine.
- Knows when you need hot water (and how much)
Keeping your home cosy and your water warm, all while shrinking your energy costs. That's intelligent tech. That's Aira Intelligence.
Built to look after itself
The Aira Heat Pump keeps an eye on itself. Spotting and fixing inefficiencies before they become a problem.
If it needs a human touch, our team steps in remotely to fine-tune it. So you can enjoy a cosy home without interruption.
Covered by the 15-Year Aira Guarantee
The foundation of our all-inclusive plan, and free for the first year, the 15-Year Aira Guarantee is built on three key promises:
- Comfort Guarantee: A cosy indoor temperature of between 18˚C-22˚C, even on the coldest day of the year.
- Product & Installation Warranty: Optimal heat pump performance, with all parts, labour, necessary maintenance and servicing included.
- Performance Guarantee: At least 4X more heating efficiency than a boiler over the course of a year.*
No hunting for plumbers and engineers. No call out charges. No hassle. Just complete comfort, performance and efficiency. For 15 years.
Ready to upgrade to an Aira Heat Pump?
Answer a few quick questions about your home and heating setup to find out if you could upgrade your heating. And how much you could save.
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*£550 annual energy savings and 100% home heating CO₂ reduction are based on replacing a boiler with an Aira Heat Pump and switching to our Aira Zero tariff.
** 4X efficiency in the Performance Guarantee is based on an overall heating performance of 340% efficiency for an Aira Heat Pump compared to 85% for a standard gas boiler over the course of a year. Terms apply.
*** The Aira Comfort Guarantee is limited by our terms and conditions and does not cover damage or malfunction caused by e.g. components not supplied by Aira, improper or negligent use, vandalism or violence to the heat pump, or unauthorised tampering with the heat pump. Full terms and conditions are available here.
