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Dimplex LA 0712BW

The Dimplex LA 0712BW is an air-to-water heat pump with a SCOP of 4.4 (35 °C) and a sound power level of 58 dB(A).1,2

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SCOP (35 °C)
4.41

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

Outdoor unit sound power
58dB(A)1
Official source
Refrigerant
R410A1
Official source
Type (source)
Air-to-water1
Official source
Rated output 35 °C
7kW1
Official source
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Rules in Malta

Water Heater Scheme (heat pump water heaters)

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REWS runs a national grant scheme for energy-efficient water heaters in homes; heat pump water heaters are eligible (alongside solar water heaters). The scheme has been extended to 31 December 2026, and part A of the application must be submitted before you buy and install the equipment. Grant amounts: see the REWS page (not verified by us).

Technical specifications

General
Type (source)Air-to-water1
Compressors11
Capacity controlkeine1
Performance
Rated output 35 °C7 kW1
Rated output 55 °C7 kW1
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C)4.41
SCOP (55 °C)3.251
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C173 %1
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C127 %1
Energy label 35 °CA++2
Energy label 55 °CA++2
COP A7/W354.81
COP A2/W354.011
COP A-7/W353.131
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power58 dB(A)1
Indoor unit sound power42 dB(A)1
Refrigerant
RefrigerantR410A1
Refrigerant charge4.79 kg1
Electrical
Max. power input4 kW1
Connectivity & smart
SG ReadyYes1

How it ranks

SCOP (35 °C): better than 11% of comparable models in our database (Heat pumps · Air-to-water · 6–8 kW; n = 182).

Rank 162 of 183

Compared with every model on VersusIndex in the same group with a known value; equal values do not count as better. This says nothing about price, installation or reliability.

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:

  • LA 0712BW
  • LA 0712BWC
  • LA 0712BW
  • LA 0712BWC

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Frequently asked questions

Which refrigerant does the Dimplex LA 0712BW use?

The Dimplex LA 0712BW uses R410A.1,2

Sources

  1. List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 18 Oct 2026
  2. European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) – heat pumps — Europese Commissie · accessed 15 Oct 2026
  3. Water Heater Scheme (heat pump water heaters) — Regulator for Energy and Water Services (REWS)