Heat pumps with R290 (propane)
R290 is a natural refrigerant with a very low climate impact (GWP 3) that reaches high flow temperatures.
642 models in our database meet this; below the first 25 in order.
Criteria:
- Refrigerant: R290
- Sorted by: SCOP (35 °C) (highest first)
Only models for which these figures are known. This is a ranking by data, not a test or recommendation; the source of every value is on the product page.
More selections
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- Most efficient 4–6 kW heat pumps
- Quietest 6–8 kW heat pumps
- Most efficient 6–8 kW heat pumps
- Quietest 8–10 kW heat pumps
- Most efficient 8–10 kW heat pumps
- Quietest 10–14 kW heat pumps
- Most efficient 10–14 kW heat pumps
- Most efficient heat pumps for radiators (55 °C)
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Ground-source heat pumps (brine-to-water)
- Water-to-water heat pumps (groundwater)
- Hybrid heat pumps (with a gas boiler)
Sources
- List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 2026
- Heat Pump Keymark certificates — EHPA / DIN CERTCO (Heat Pump KEYMARK) · accessed 29 Sept 2026