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BuderusLogatherm WLW196i.2-4 ARB S+

Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-4 ARB S+
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The Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-4 ARB S+ is an air-to-water heat pump with a SCOP of 4.98 (35 °C) and a sound power level of 50 dB(A). Under permitted development the limit is 37 dB(A) measured 1 m in front of the centre of a neighbour’s habitable-room door or window. Free-standing, the indicative minimum distance is 1.8 m; against a wall 2.5 m.1

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SCOP (35 °C)
4.981

Seasonal efficiency: how much heat you get per kWh of electricity across a heating season.

Heating capacity (A7/W35)
2.82kW1
Official source
Outdoor unit sound power
50dB(A)1
Official source
Refrigerant
R410A1
Official source
Type (source)
Air-to-water1
Official source
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Rules in the UK

Minimum distance to your neighbour

MCS 020(a) (England, permitted development since 29 May 2025)2 · 1 m in front of the centre of a neighbour’s habitable-room door or window

Permitted development (MCS 020(a)) ≤ 37 dB(A) · LAeq,5min
Free-standing 1.8 m
Against wall 2.5 m
In corner 3.6 m

Indicative calculation (hemispherical, no barriers). Not a substitute for an MCS 020 assessment.

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

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£7,500 – £9,0003Fixed grant (England & Wales)

Fixed grant in England and Wales, deducted from your installer’s quote. £9,000 when replacing oil or LPG off the gas grid (until March 2027). Scotland: Home Energy Scotland grant instead.4,5

  • Must be MCS-certified (product and installer). Check the Ofgem product eligibility list.
  • Rated output 4.76 kW; the scheme covers systems up to 45 kW.
  • SCOP at 55 °C: 3.4. The installed system needs a SCOP of at least 2.8 (MCS calculation).
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Technical specifications

General
Type (source) Air-to-water1
Performance
Heating capacity (A7/W35) 2.82 kW1
Rated output 35 °C 4.76 kW1
Rated output 55 °C 4.49 kW1
Min. outdoor temperature -20 °C1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.981
SCOP (55 °C) 3.41
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 196 %1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 133 %1
Energy label 35 °C A, , , 1
Energy label 55 °C A, , 1
COP A7/W35 5.011
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 50 dB(A)1
Indoor unit sound power 29 dB(A)1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R410A1
Refrigerant GWP 2,0881
Refrigerant charge 1.75 kg1

Variants

This model is registered in 4 combinations (for example with a different indoor unit or cylinder) with exactly the same performance. All figures on this page apply to each of these types. The part of the type number that differs is in bold; small differences (e.g. cylinder volume or anode) are listed after it:

  • Logatherm WLW196i.2-4 ARB S+
  • Logatherm WLW196i.2-4 ARE S+
  • Logatherm WLW196i.2-4 ART190 S+ — Indoor unit sound power: 25 dB(A)
  • Logatherm WLW196i.2-4 ARTS185 S+ — Indoor unit sound power: 25 dB(A)

Manufacturer documentation

  • Product page (buderus.de)
  • Brochure / leaflet — Logatherm WLW196i Wärmepumpen-Systeme (AR S+, AR, IR) (buderus.de, PDF)
  • Manual — Logatherm WLW196i.2 IR/AR TP120 – Bedienungsanleitung (buderus.de, PDF)
  • Manual — WLW196i.2 AR/IR IDU iB – Bedienungsanleitung (buderus.de, PDF)

External links to Buderus's official website. The manufacturer may change or move documents; where they differ, the manufacturer's latest version applies.

Frequently asked questions

Can I install the Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-4 ARB S+ without planning permission?

Under MCS 020(a) (England, permitted development since 29 May 2025) the unit must not exceed 37 dB(A) 1 m in front of the centre of a neighbour’s habitable-room door or window. With a sound power of 50 dB(A) that indicatively means 1.8 m free-standing, 2.5 m against a wall or 3.6 m in a corner. Your MCS installer must confirm this.1

How much Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant can you get for the Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-4 ARB S+?

£7,500 in England and Wales, provided the product and installer are MCS-certified (£9,000 when replacing oil or LPG off the gas grid, until March 2027). The installer applies and deducts the grant from your quote.1

Which refrigerant does the Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-4 ARB S+ use?

The Buderus Logatherm WLW196i.2-4 ARB S+ uses R410A.1

Sources

  1. Heat Pump Keymark certificates — EHPA / DIN CERTCO (Heat Pump KEYMARK) · accessed 29 Sept 2026
  2. MCS 020(a) (England, permitted development since 29 May 2025)
  3. Boiler Upgrade Scheme: what you can get — GOV.UK · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  4. Boiler Upgrade Scheme: guidance for installers (V5) — Ofgem · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  5. Boiler Upgrade Scheme product eligibility — Ofgem · accessed 27 Sept 2026