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AERMEC SWP301 vs Carrier 2121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW

Water heating efficiency ηwh: AERMEC SWP301 124 %, Carrier 2121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW 132 %. The Carrier 2121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW is better on 4 of 7 comparable points.

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Both models in detail

Who wins where

  • AERMEC SWP301
  • Carrier 2121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW

Biggest differences

FactSWP3012121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW
ηwh, warmer climate124 %144 %
Annual electricity use, warmer climate826 kWh713 kWh
Indoor sound power60 dB(A)53 dB(A)
ηwh, colder climate124 %116 %
Outdoor sound power60 dB(A)64 dB(A)
Annual electricity use, colder climate826 kWh880 kWh
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Score per area = position (0–100) relative to all 450 models in this category; higher is better.

Technical specificationsAERMECSWP301Carrier2121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW
General
Load profileL1L2
Efficiency
Water heating efficiency ηwh124 %1132 %✓2
ηwh, colder climate124 %✓1116 %2
ηwh, warmer climate124 %1144 %✓2
Energy labelA+1A+2
Annual electricity use, colder climate826 kWh✓1880 kWh2
Annual electricity use, warmer climate826 kWh1713 kWh✓2
Noise
Indoor sound power60 dB(A)153 dB(A)✓2
Outdoor sound power60 dB(A)✓164 dB(A)2

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the AERMEC SWP301 or the Carrier 2121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW?

Water heating efficiency ηwh: AERMEC SWP301 124 %, Carrier 2121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW 132 %. The Carrier 2121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW is better on 4 of 7 comparable points.

What is the water heating efficiency ηwh of the AERMEC SWP301 and the Carrier 2121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW?

AERMEC SWP301: 124 %. Carrier 2121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW: 132 %.

Which is better on ηwh, warmer climate: the AERMEC SWP301 or the Carrier 2121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW?

Carrier 2121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW: 144 %. AERMEC SWP301: 124 %.

Which is better on annual electricity use, warmer climate: the AERMEC SWP301 or the Carrier 2121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW?

Carrier 2121261 AquaSnap 250 DHW-HP 1.25 kW: 713 kWh. AERMEC SWP301: 826 kWh.

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Sources

  1. European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) – water heaters — Europese Commissie · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  2. European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) – water heaters — Europese Commissie · accessed 13 Oct 2026