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ELCOAEROTOP EVO PLUS LN 88

ELCO AEROTOP EVO PLUS LN 88
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The ELCO AEROTOP EVO PLUS LN 88 is an air-to-water heat pump with a SCOP of 4.2 (35 °C) and a sound power level of 75 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 31.7 m; against a wall 44.8 m.1,2

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SCOP (35 °C)
4.21

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

Outdoor unit sound power
75dB(A)1
Official source
Refrigerant
R321
Official source
Type (source)
Air-to-water1
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Rated output 35 °C
52.6kW1
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Rules in the UK

Minimum distance to your neighbour

MCS 020(a) (England, permitted development since 29 May 2025)3 · 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 31.7 m
Against wall 44.8 m
In corner 63.4 m

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

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Not eligible

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.5,6

  • Must be MCS-certified (product and installer). Check the Ofgem product eligibility list.
  • Rated output 52.6 kW; the scheme covers systems up to 45 kW.
  • SCOP at 55 °C: 3.2. 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
Compressors 21
Capacity control digital scroll1
Performance
Rated output 35 °C 52.6 kW1
Rated output 55 °C 55.24 kW1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C) 4.21
SCOP (55 °C) 3.21
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C 165 %1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C 125 %1
Energy label 35 °C A, , 2
Energy label 55 °C A, , 2
COP A7/W35 4.071
COP A2/W35 3.11
COP A-7/W35 1.941
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power 75 dB(A)1
Refrigerant
Refrigerant R321
Refrigerant GWP 6752
Refrigerant charge 17.5 kg1
Electrical
Max. power input 38.4 kW1
Connectivity & smart
SG Ready Yes1

Manufacturer documentation

  • Product page (elco.de)
  • Manual — Betriebsanleitung AEROTOP EVO (PLUS) LN (elco.de, PDF)

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

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Frequently asked questions

Can I install the ELCO AEROTOP EVO PLUS LN 88 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 75 dB(A) that indicatively means 31.7 m free-standing, 44.8 m against a wall or 63.4 m in a corner. Your MCS installer must confirm this.1,2

How much Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant can you get for the ELCO AEROTOP EVO PLUS LN 88?

Probably none. Rated output 52.6 kW; the scheme covers systems up to 45 kW.1,2

Which refrigerant does the ELCO AEROTOP EVO PLUS LN 88 use?

The ELCO AEROTOP EVO PLUS LN 88 uses R32.1,2

Sources

  1. List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  2. Heat Pump Keymark certificates — EHPA / DIN CERTCO (Heat Pump KEYMARK) · accessed 29 Sept 2026
  3. MCS 020(a) (England, permitted development since 29 May 2025)
  4. Boiler Upgrade Scheme: what you can get — GOV.UK · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  5. Boiler Upgrade Scheme: guidance for installers (V5) — Ofgem · accessed 27 Sept 2026
  6. Boiler Upgrade Scheme product eligibility — Ofgem · accessed 27 Sept 2026