Brand guide · Updated 8 November 2026
Panasonic air to air heat pumps
Panasonic's Aquarea range is air-to-water. Its air to air heat pumps are the split and multi-split systems, with Etherea as its best-known wall unit range.
Aquarea or air to air?
| Aquarea | Panasonic air to air (Etherea and others) | |
|---|---|---|
| Heats | Water for radiators and hot water | Air in each room |
| Cools | Some models | Yes |
| Grant | £7,500 | £2,500 |
Example ranges
- Etherea: wall units with air purification features
- Multi-split outdoor units
- Ducted and floor options
Before you choose a model
- Compare the heating SCOP on the energy label, not the cooling figure.
- Check heating output at low outdoor temperatures on the spec sheet.
- For the £2,500 grant, check the exact model is listed for air to air on the MCS product directory, and that your installer is MCS certified for air to air.
- Ask whether the warranty is longer when fitted by the brand's approved installer, and what servicing it needs.
Model ranges change often. We list examples to help you search, not as recommendations. Check current models and specifications with the manufacturer or your installer.
Other brands
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Comparing brands? See how to choose the best air to air heat pump.
Questions
Is Panasonic Aquarea air to air?
No. Aquarea is Panasonic's air-to-water range. Etherea and its other split systems are air to air.
Sources
- MCS: Update on the implementation of air-to-air heat pumps into MCS (13 Apr 2026)
- GOV.UK: Boiler Upgrade Scheme, what you can get
Checked 8 November 2026.