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Carrier61AQ-060P

The Carrier 61AQ-060P is an air-to-water heat pump with a SCOP of 4.31 (35 °C) and a sound power level of 62.5 dB(A). Under permitted development the limit is 42 dB(A) measured 1 m from the nearest neighbouring habitable-room window. Free-standing, the indicative minimum distance is 4.2 m; against a wall 6.0 m.

Last updated: Technical specifications Rules in the UK
SCOP (35 °C)
4.31

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

Outdoor unit sound power
62.5dB(A)
Official source
Refrigerant
R290
Official source
Rated output 35 °C
57.5kW
Official source
Rated output 55 °C
57.5kW
Official source
UK

Rules in the UK

These rules are still being verified.

Minimum distance to your neighbour

Permitted development rights + MCS 020 planning standard · 1 m from the nearest neighbouring habitable-room window

Permitted development (MCS 020) ≤ 42 dB(A) · at the assessment position
Free-standing 4.2 m
Against wall 6 m
In corner 8.5 m

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

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Unknown

Fixed grant towards installation; check current amount with Ofgem. Ofgem

Technical specifications

General
Type Air-to-water BAFA
Compressors 1 BAFA
Capacity control drehzahlregelung BAFA
Performance
Rated output 35 °C 57.5 kW BAFA
Rated output 55 °C 57.5 kW BAFA
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.31 BAFA
SCOP (55 °C) 3.45 BAFA
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 169 % BAFA
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 135 % BAFA
COP A7/W35 4.04 BAFA
COP A2/W35 3.87 BAFA
COP A-7/W35 2.65 BAFA
SEER (cooling) 4.23 BAFA
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 62.5 dB(A) BAFA
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R290 BAFA
Refrigerant charge 3.9 kg BAFA
Electrical
Max. power input 14.2 kW BAFA
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready Yes BAFA

Frequently asked questions

Can I install the Carrier 61AQ-060P without planning permission?

Under Permitted development rights + MCS 020 planning standard the unit must not exceed 42 dB(A) 1 m from the nearest neighbouring habitable-room window. With a sound power of 62.5 dB(A) that indicatively means 4.2 m free-standing, 6.0 m against a wall or 8.5 m in a corner. Your MCS installer must confirm this.

Which refrigerant does the Carrier 61AQ-060P use?

The Carrier 61AQ-060P uses R290.