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Aira introduces its own-brand heat pump

UK: Aira, the Swedish direct-to-consumer heat pump company, has announced the launch of its own-brand propane units in 6kW, 8kW and 12kW sizes. 

Designed and developed in association with fellow Swedish heat pump company ES Energy Save Holding AB, the new range of heat pumps will be supplied from Aira’s new factory in Poland.

Aira is making heat pump technology available through its all-inclusive monthly payment plan, zero upfront costs and a 15-year comfort guarantee, which is inclusive of performance, product and installation warranty. 

Taking a digital first approach, the Aira Heat Pump is operated via a smart app and sleek thermostat, delivering key features at the touch of a button. 

The Aira heat pump system, comprises the outdoor unit, indoor unit, buffer tank, a thermostat and app.

SCOPs at average 35°C are 4.7 across the range and noise levels are down to 5.6dB(A). Heating range is -25ºC to 45°C and maximum temperature output is 70ºC.

Kaj af Kleen, Aira chief product and technology officer, said: “Throughout the development process, our design team were laser focused on one goal: to make a simple system that any individual or family would love to live with. We have developed an intuitive app that works to control your home heating and provides customers with peace-of-mind through the inclusion of features that help drive even greater efficiencies, helping them to save money and CO2 emissions.”

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Aira is new challenger in heat pump market – 18 June 2023
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