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Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3 vs Vaillant ecoTEC plus 832 32kW combi

The Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3 is a r32 monobloc high-temperature air source heat pump, class 14. The Vaillant ecoTEC plus 832 32kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 31.8 kw hot water output.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3
Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3
Vaillant ecoTEC plus 832 32kW combi
Vaillant ecoTEC plus 832 32kW combi - image: Vaillant

Specifications side by side

Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3Vaillant ecoTEC plus 832 32kW combi
Dimensions990 x 1270 x 460 mm (H x W x D) (outdoor unit)720 x 440 x 372 mm
Weight146 kg (single-phase) (outdoor unit)37 kg
Heat output10.17 kW (nominal heating)-
SCOP4.51-4.71 (35C flow), 3.57-3.58 (55C flow)-
RefrigerantR32, 4.2 kg charge-
Sound pressure43 dBA (heating)-
Max flow temperature70C-
Hot water output-31.8 kW
Central heating output-26.4 kW
ErP class-A
Seasonal efficiency-94%
Warranty-10 years with Vaillant Advance Boiler Protection Kit
Hot water flow rate-13 litres per minute

Sources: Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3, Vaillant ecoTEC plus 832 32kW combi. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3 if...

A high-temperature monobloc heat pump reaching a 70C flow, aimed squarely at replacing a boiler on an existing radiator system without upgrading radiators. Its class 14 size gives around 10.2kW of heat output, suiting a three or four-bed house.

Full Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3 specifications →

Buy or hire the ecoTEC plus 832 32kW combi if...

A gas combi boiler with 31.8 kW of hot water output, sized for a three-bed house with one or two bathrooms. It delivers about 13 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 10 years with Vaillant Advance Boiler Protection Kit. Seasonal efficiency is 94%.

Full ecoTEC plus 832 32kW combi specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3 and the Vaillant ecoTEC plus 832 32kW combi?

The Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3 is a r32 monobloc high-temperature air source heat pump, class 14; the Vaillant ecoTEC plus 832 32kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 31.8 kW hot water output.

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