💡 Heat pump + hot water cylinder is the most common combination in Irish home energy upgrades. SEAI grants of up to €12,500 available for heat pumps. Apply at seai.ie →
Midea · Air-to-Water Heat Pump · Ireland 2026
Midea Xtreme Save M-Thermal 8 kW — Ireland 2026
Best-value SEAI-eligible heat pump — strong efficiency at the most accessible price
Midea is the world's largest HVAC manufacturer by volume, supplying components to many premium brands. After the €6,500 SEAI grant, the net installed cost is among the lowest for any SEAI-eligible heat pump in Ireland.
8 kWSCOP 4.2850 dB(A)Max 60°CR-32SEAI grant up to €12,500
⚙️ Specifications
Heating capacity
8 kW
SCOP @ W35 (underfloor)
4.28
SCOP @ W55 (radiators)
2.89
COP A7/W35
4.15
COP A7/W55
2.65
Max. flow temperature
60°C
Operates to
-20°C outdoor
Outdoor noise level
50 dB(A)
Refrigerant
R-32
Hot water cylinder
Not included — required separately
Outdoor unit dimensions
950 × 1050 × 390
Outdoor unit weight
75 kg
Warranty
5 years
SEAI grant eligible
Yes — €12,500
💰 Pricing & SEAI grant
Typical installed price (incl. installation)
~€10,000
Supply (~€4,800) + installation, commissioning and cylinder
① Heat Pump Equipment Grant (all qualifying installs)− €6,500
② Central Heating Upgrade Grant (if radiators/pipework need upgrading)− €2,000
③ Renewable Heat Bonus (switching from oil / gas / solid fuel)− €4,000
Maximum total grant (houses)− €12,500
Est. hot water cylinder (180L, incl. install)~€1,200–€1,800
Effective cost (fossil fuel switcher, max grant)~€-2,500
Grant updated 3 Feb 2026: Increased from €6,500 to up to €12,500. Apartments max €4,500. Replacing an existing heat pump (not fossil fuel): €6,500 max. 9% VAT on supply & installation (reduced from 23% since Jan 2025).
Apply at seai.ie — receive your Letter of Offer before installation begins. BER assessment required (€200 grant available). Homes built before 2007 need a Technical Assessment (€200 grant). Installer must be SEAI-registered. Cannot combine with Warmer Homes Scheme.
Key highlights
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~€3,500 effective cost after SEAI grant
At ~€10,000 installed before the €6,500 SEAI grant, the Midea Xtreme Save has the lowest effective net cost of any SEAI-eligible heat pump. For budget-conscious homeowners, this is transformative
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World's largest HVAC manufacturer
Midea manufactures components for many 'premium' heat pump brands. The Xtreme Save delivers honest engineering — without the brand premium — from the largest HVAC factory group on the planet
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Wi-Fi and app control included
Full Wi-Fi monitoring and control via the Midea Air app is included as standard — not an optional extra. Schedule, monitor and adjust remotely from day one
🏠 Suitable for
New buildWell-insulated homeUnderfloor heatingBudget-conscious
Compatibility note: Partial — up to 60°C, radiator sizing check recommended. A SEAI-registered heat pump installer will complete a heat loss assessment and radiator compatibility check before installation — this is required as part of the grant process.
✅ What we like
~€10,000 installed — lowest total installed cost of any SEAI-eligible heat pump in this directory
After €6,500 SEAI grant: effective cost of ~€3,500 — exceptional value
Midea is the world's largest HVAC manufacturer by volume
SEAI grant eligible — up to €12,500 (houses, fossil fuel switchers, from 3 Feb 2026)
Wi-Fi built-in — app control included as standard
⚠️ Worth knowing
SCOP 4.28 — the lowest seasonal efficiency in the residential section
60°C max flow temperature — radiator upsizing likely needed in older homes
Less established Irish installer network — fewer certified Midea technicians
Less brand recognition in Ireland than European or Japanese alternatives
💧 Compatible hot water cylinders
The Xtreme Save M-Thermal 8 kW requires a separately purchased hot water cylinder with a large primary coil (minimum 2.5 m²) to work efficiently at heat pump flow temperatures of 45–55°C. These cylinders are confirmed compatible with Midea heat pumps. Browse all cylinders →
💰 SEAI grant covers the cylinder: The cylinder cost is included within the SEAI Heat Pump System Grant (up to €12,500). Cylinders are not individually grant-funded — the grant applies to the total installed system cost.
🧠 Compatible smart energy devices
Smart thermostats and energy management systems reduce heat pump running costs by 15–30% by scheduling operation around cheap electricity, solar generation and occupancy patterns. Browse all smart energy products →
🔋 Pair with battery storage — run your heat pump on solar
The most cost-effective way to run a heat pump in Ireland: pair with solar panels and a home battery. Solar generates free electricity during the day; the battery stores surplus for evening and overnight heat pump operation — reducing your annual electricity bill by 70–85%. Browse all batteries →
💰 SEAI Solar + Battery grant: The SEAI Solar PV Home Grant covers up to €1,800 for solar panel installation. Combined with the heat pump grant (up to €12,500) and the EV home charger grant (€300), the maximum SEAI support for a complete solar + heat pump + EV system is approximately €14,600.
🚗 Complete the picture — add an electric car
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🌡️ Heat pump + EV: Ireland's most powerful energy saving combination
🌡️ Heat pump vs oil
70% cheaper
to heat your home
🚗 EV vs petrol
80% cheaper
per km on night rate
💶 Combined saving
~€3,500/yr
heat pump + EV combined
Add solar panels and your EV charges from your roof for free while your heat pump runs on cheap night-rate electricity. A myenergi Zappi coordinates solar surplus and a Tado V3+ starts the heat pump en route home. View Zappi →
☀️ Pair with solar panels — maximise your SEAI grants in Ireland
A heat pump and solar panels are the most powerful renewable combination available to Irish homeowners today. Your Midea heat pump runs entirely on electricity — solar generates that electricity from your roof at zero cost. Both qualify for substantial SEAI grants. See the full Solar Panel Directory for all models available in Ireland.
💰 Combined SEAI grant opportunity — apply together
🌡️ Heat Pump Grant
€12,500
max (incl. bonus)
☀️ Solar PV Grant
€1,800
max residential
🏆 Total available
€14,600
in SEAI grants
How the solar grant works alongside your heat pump grant:
SEAI Solar PV Home Grant (up to 2kWp @ €900/kWp)up to €1,800Heat Pump Equipment Grant (all qualifying homes)€6,500Central Heating Upgrade Grant (if needed)+ €2,000Renewable Heat Bonus (switching from oil/gas)+ €4,000EV Home Charger Grant (SEAI)+ €300Maximum total combined grant€14,600
💡 Apply BEFORE installation begins. Both the Heat Pump and Solar PV grants require a SEAI Letter of Offer before any contractor starts work. You can apply for both in the same process — ask your installer to coordinate a combined application. Also note: 9% VAT applies to heat pump supply and installation (reduced from 23% since 1 Jan 2025).
🌡️ Why a heat pump and solar are the perfect pair: A heat pump runs entirely on electricity — and a solar system generates free electricity from your roof. A typical 4kWp solar system generates ~3,400–3,800 kWh/year. Your Midea Xtreme Save M-Thermal 8 kW uses ~3,000–5,000 kWh/year for heating and hot water. With both installed, your solar covers a large portion of your heat pump's electricity use — at zero cost. The combination is the highest-savings renewable upgrade available to Irish homeowners today.
The heat pump unit is one component of a complete home heating system. Below is a realistic breakdown of what a full installation in an Irish home typically costs — and what the SEAI grant covers.
What's included in the install
🌡️ Heat pump outdoor unit (supply)
💧 Hot water cylinder (180L) — ~€600–€900
🔧 Installation & commissioning — ~€2,500–€4,000
📋 BER assessment (SEAI grant: €200) — ~€250–€350
🌡️ Controls, piping, wiring — ~€500–€800
⚡ Heat loss & design survey — ~€200–€350
SEAI Grant
After grants
Supply price: ~€4,800
Full install: ~€10,000
SEAI grant (max houses): − €12,500
BER assessment grant: − €200
~€-2,700 effective cost
Pair with solar & battery
Solar-powered heat pump — the best combination for Irish energy independence. SEAI grants on both.
⚠️ Grant process reminder: Apply at seai.ie and receive your Letter of Offer before installation begins. Starting work before the Letter of Offer permanently disqualifies the grant. Installer must be on the SEAI registered contractor list.
🏠 Your complete renewable home upgrade
The Xtreme Save M-Thermal 8 kW is the starting point of a complete home energy upgrade. Heat pump + solar + battery is the highest-savings renewable combination available to Irish homeowners today — and both heat pump and solar qualify for separate SEAI grants you can apply for together.
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Heat pump
Midea Xtreme Save M-Thermal 8 kW — SEAI grant up to €12,500 when switching from fossil fuel
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Solar panels
Run your heat pump on free solar electricity — SEAI solar grant up to €1,800
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Battery storage
Store surplus solar for overnight heat pump operation — cuts grid import by 40–60%
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EV home charger
Charge your EV for free from solar — myenergi Zappi Eco+ mode. SEAI EV Home Charger Grant: €300
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Hot water cylinder
Required for air-to-water heat pumps — large-coil cylinders maximise efficiency
💰 Total SEAI grants available: ~€14,600 — Maximum SEAI grants available: Heat pump up to €12,500 + Solar PV up to €1,800 + EV home charger €300 = €14,600 total. Apply at seai.ie before installation begins.
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❓ Xtreme Save M-Thermal 8 kW — frequently asked questions for Irish buyers
With a SCOP of 4.28, the Midea Xtreme Save M-Thermal 8 kW produces 4.28 kWh of heat for every 1 kWh of electricity consumed. For a typical Irish home using ~12,000 kWh of heat per year, the pump needs approximately 2,804 kWh of electricity — at the current average Irish electricity rate of ~€0.38/kWh, that is ~€1,066 per year. Compare that to a typical oil boiler consuming ~900 litres at €0.90/litre (€1,080/yr). Annual saving: approximately €14. Switching to a Night Saver or smart tariff can reduce heat pump electricity costs by a further 20–30%, improving savings further.
The Midea Xtreme Save M-Thermal 8 kW has a typical installed price of approximately €10,000 (including the hot water cylinder — sourced separately, installation and commissioning). The maximum SEAI heat pump grant from 3 February 2026 is €12,500 for houses switching from fossil fuel heating — made up of: ① €6,500 Heat Pump Equipment Grant, ② €2,000 Central Heating Upgrade Grant (if radiators need work), ③ €4,000 Renewable Heat Bonus. After the maximum grant, the effective cost is approximately €-2,500. Apply at seai.ie before installation begins — you must receive a Letter of Offer first.
SEAI requires a minimum BER rating of B3 or above (or a satisfactory Heat Loss Indicator result) before approving a heat pump grant. Practically, the Midea Xtreme Save M-Thermal 8 kW — with a maximum flow temperature of 60°C — is most efficient in a well-insulated home. Attic insulation, wall cavity fill and draught-proofing are the most cost-effective first steps. SEAI offers separate grants for insulation under the Better Energy Homes scheme. Your installer will complete a heat loss assessment and BER advisory during the site survey — this assessment is a requirement of the grant process and a separate SEAI grant of €200 is available to cover it.
The Midea Xtreme Save M-Thermal 8 kW operates at a maximum flow temperature of 60°C. Radiators in older Irish homes are often sized for boiler temperatures of 70–80°C — at 60°C, they may deliver less heat than they would with a boiler, meaning the coldest rooms on the coldest days may need the radiators upsized. In practice: homes built after 2000 with well-sized radiators usually require minimal changes. Homes built before 1990 with older small radiators may need the largest radiators replaced or supplemented. Your installer will carry out a room-by-room heat loss calculation and radiator assessment as part of the SEAI grant survey — this is mandatory before grant approval.
A well-maintained Midea heat pump should last 15–25 years, with the compressor unit typically lasting 15–20 years and the overall system potentially longer with component replacement as needed. Annual servicing by a qualified F-Gas / heat pump engineer is recommended to maintain efficiency and catch issues early. The 5-year warranty covers manufacturing defects. Annual degradation in SCOP is typically minimal in well-maintained systems — keeping your running costs stable over the full lifetime.
Midea is the world's largest HVAC manufacturer — the company supplies compressors and components to many premium European and Japanese brands. The Xtreme Save is not a budget product in terms of engineering; it is a product without the European brand premium. For homeowners with new builds or well-insulated retrofits with underfloor heating — where the heat pump will run efficiently at low water temperatures — the Midea delivers dependable heating at the lowest effective cost after the SEAI grant.
The typical installed price is ~€10,000 before the SEAI Better Energy Homes heat pump grant of up to €6,500. After the grant, the effective cost is approximately €3,500 — the lowest of any SEAI-eligible heat pump in this directory. You must apply at seai.ie and receive a Letter of Offer before installation begins to qualify.
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