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Nilan DHW Air9

The Nilan DHW Air9 is an air-to-water heat pump with a SCOP of 5.23 (35 °C) and a sound power level of 50 dB(A).1,2

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SCOP (35 °C)
5.232

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

Outdoor unit sound power
50dB(A)2
Official source
Refrigerant
R410A1
Official source
Type (source)
Air-to-water1
Official source
Rated output 35 °C
5kW2
Official source
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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 controldrehzahlregelung1
Performance
Rated output 35 °C5 kW2
Rated output 55 °C5 kW2
Efficiency
SCOP (35 °C)5.232
SCOP (55 °C)3.752
Seasonal efficiency ηs 35 °C206 %2
Seasonal efficiency ηs 55 °C147 %2
Energy label 35 °CA+++2
Energy label 55 °CA++2
COP A7/W354.791
COP A2/W353.651
COP A-7/W352.381
Noise
Outdoor unit sound power50 dB(A)2
Indoor unit sound power49.9 dB(A)1
Refrigerant
RefrigerantR410A1
Refrigerant charge2.85 kg1
Electrical
Max. power input16.35 kW1
Connectivity & smart
SG ReadyYes1

How it ranks

SCOP (35 °C): better than 94% of comparable models in our database (Heat pumps · Air-to-water · 4–6 kW; n = 122).

Rank 7 of 123

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Which refrigerant does the Nilan DHW Air9 use?

The Nilan DHW Air9 uses R410A.1,2

Sources

  1. List of eligible heat pumps (BEG) — Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle (BAFA) · accessed 27 Sept 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)