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The Aira website now has an installation manual for the new ASHPs, which includes detailed specs: Download direct: Or find it here:
They do seem to hit what might be a sweet spot for a chunk of the market. I've had 5 quotes for a heat pump and they are cheaper than all except Octop...
I found the details of the warranty. I don't see any unreasonable get out clauses. And it is insurance backed. The only issue I can see is that it loo...
Good point. I'll ask to see a full copy of the wording. And get clarification whether they are guaranteeing efficiency.
He said they have based the kit on existing technology, but the controls and app are new.
Completely agree on that. I'll be quizzing the surveyor, though I imagine they won't know.
@abernyte They used to use Vaillant until the factory started, which it apparently now has, as they no longer use Vaillant. I don't see the contradict...
@editor That's a shame, as it introduces more risk that the product might not be any good.
@toodles I think in the UK you pay for it all in the first year, but spread over 12 months. So the risk is more that you have prepaid for 15 years of ...
@editor Will do. I'm hoping they will be a good compromise between Octopus and Heat Geek. Heat Geek are really impressive and I'm convinced would gi...
@editor I have them coming to do a survey soon, so I'll ask the surveyor. In a way, it would be reassuring if it is just a rebadged and reskinned Vail...
Are you saying the 'Aira' heat pump is really a Vaillant, just with a different brand name and a different exterior casing? I know they started with i...
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