Grant UK’s new air-to-water heat pump range, the Aerona 290, will be available to order in October 2024.
Incorporating the energy efficient R290 refrigerant, the Aerona 290 combines sleek aesthetics with high performance and clever design, providing a low carbon heating solution for the next generation.
The Aerona 290 air source heat pump is the fifth generation of air source heat pump from Grant Engineering. Grant has worked closely with installers throughout the research and development phase, with the all new Aerona 290 range further strengthening their extensive heat pump offering and providing customers with an innovative, eye-catching heat pump to suit many types of homes. The Aerona 290, which will be supplied alongside Grant’s award-winning Aerona³ models, will be available to order from October with the 4kW, 6.5kW and 9kW units available first and larger outputs of 12kW and 15.5kW coming in early 2025.
The Aerona 290 monobloc heat pump has been developed upon three core pillars – design, performance and peace of mind. Using the energy efficient R290 refrigerant with its incredibly low Global Warming Potential of 3, the Aerona 290 provides an even more environmentally friendly heat pump solution. Using a natural refrigerant which is a pure hydrocarbon, the Aerona 290 signals another step forward in sustainable home heating.
With its modern styling and sleek colourway, the Aerona 290 has not only been designed with its aesthetics in mind but also its acoustics. Featuring a durable, powder coated black casing, the Aerona 290 heat pump’s appearance has been developed following in-depth analysis of customer feedback. Meanwhile, the ultra-low noise levels of the units, which have achieved Quiet Mark accreditation, are the result of innovative sound-reducing features within the unit including acoustic cotton sound insulation in the casing and anti-vibration feet.
The models have an energy rating of A+++ (at 35°C flow temperature) and their outputs have been rated at -5°C air temperature and 55°C water flow temperature, delivering exceptional performance levels. The units can be monitored and managed remotely, giving both installers and their customers ultimate control of their heat pump system and assisting offsite diagnostic support when required. Designed for use with the Aerona Smart Controller, the Aerona 290’s operation can be managed with ease through straightforward set-up and commissioning and innovative control thereafter.
Available with a 7-year guarantee when installed by a G1 Installer (terms and conditions apply), the Aerona 290 has been tested to perform in extreme temperatures from -25°C through to 35°C. To give customers ultimate peace of mind, extensive customer support is also provided by Grant UK’s in-house teams of renewables experts. For system design and specification, Grant UK’s Design Team are on hand to help installers, merchants and other customers correctly size their new Aerona 290 system. Meanwhile, on-site technical support from Sales Support Engineers is available to assist installers during the setting and commissioning phase of an installation.
Alongside the new heat pump models, Grant UK is also launching several new ancillary products designed to work with the Aerona 290 and Aerona³ heat pump ranges. These include new models of QR Smart Pre-Plumbed cylinders featuring the Aerona Smart Controller as well as additional Smart heat pump controller kits and accessories. The new products will give installers greater choice and flexibility when it comes to installation, with solutions designed to suit more system types and arrangements. 
In advance of the Aerona 290 heat pump being available to order, Grant UK’s Training Academy has released a free 1-day training course on the new Aerona 290 models at their flagship Academy in Swindon and will be rolling this out nationally to selected training venues from October. The Aerona 290 heat pump training course will cover operation, performance, installation and commissioning as well providing training on R290 refrigerant and the important safety requirements for installation.
“The Aerona 290 has captured much interest since its soft launch at InstallerSHOW earlier this year,” comments Paul Wakefield, Grant UK’s Managing Director. Our fifth generation of heat pump, the Aerona 290 is an exciting addition to our product portfolio and its availability comes as Grant Engineering celebrates fifteen years of being in the heat pump market. With more and more homes making the transition to lower carbon heating solutions, we will continue to support our customers by providing them with the technologies, products and services they need and the Aerona 290 represents our unwavering commitment to continuous product development in the heating sector.”
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