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Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3 vs Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi

The Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3 is a r32 monobloc high-temperature air source heat pump, class 14. The Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 30 kw hot water output.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3
Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3
Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi
Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi - image: City Plumbing

Specifications side by side

Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi
Dimensions990 x 1270 x 460 mm (H x W x D) (outdoor unit)720 x 440 x 335 mm
Weight146 kg (single-phase) (outdoor unit)39 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-30 kW
Central heating output-25.7 kW
ErP class-A
Seasonal efficiency-93%
Warranty-2 years standard, 7 years with Vaillant Advance registration
Hot water flow rate-12.3 litres per minute

Sources: Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3, Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW 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 Pro 30kW combi if...

A gas combi boiler with 30 kW of hot water output, sized for a three-bed house with one or two bathrooms. It delivers about 12.3 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 2 years standard, 7 years with Vaillant Advance registration. Seasonal efficiency is 93%.

Full ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3 and the Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi?

The Daikin Altherma 3 H HT EPRA14DV3 is a r32 monobloc high-temperature air source heat pump, class 14; the Vaillant ecoTEC Pro 30kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 30 kW hot water output.

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