💡 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 →
Samsung · Air-to-Water Heat Pump · Ireland 2026
Samsung EHS Gen 6 8 kW TDM Plus — Ireland 2026
Twin Dual Module — two refrigerant circuits for efficient part-load operation
TDM (Twin Dual Module) technology uses two separate refrigerant circuits, each handling part of the load. This dramatically improves efficiency at part-load — the condition heat pumps spend 90% of their running time in. One of the fastest-growing brands in the Irish residential heat pump market.
8 kWSCOP 4.9048 dB(A)Max 65°CR-32SEAI grant up to €12,500
⚙️ Specifications
Heating capacity
8 kW
SCOP @ W35 (underfloor)
4.90
SCOP @ W55 (radiators)
3.20
COP A7/W35
4.40
COP A7/W55
2.72
Max. flow temperature
65°C
Operates to
-25°C outdoor
Outdoor noise level
48 dB(A)
Refrigerant
R-32
Hot water cylinder
Not included — required separately
Outdoor unit dimensions
1050 × 870 × 300
Outdoor unit weight
67 kg
Warranty
5 years
SEAI grant eligible
Yes — €12,500
💰 Pricing & SEAI grant
Typical installed price (incl. installation)
~€12,000
Supply (~€5,800) + 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)~€-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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SCOP 4.90 — directory-leading efficiency
The highest seasonal efficiency of any residential unit at W35 conditions. TDM technology means the pump is running at its most efficient point almost all the time
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Full smart home ecosystem
Samsung SmartThings integration means the heat pump connects with smart plugs, sensors and appliances — automating your whole home energy ecosystem
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Lightest at 67 kg
The lightest full-size heat pump in this directory — can be positioned by two installers without specialist lifting equipment, reducing installation cost
Compatibility note: Yes — up to 65°C, suitable for most existing radiator systems with minimal upsizing. 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
SCOP 4.90 — one of the highest seasonal efficiencies in this directory
TDM technology — two circuits optimise part-load efficiency (where pumps run 90% of the time)
65°C max flow — works with most existing Irish radiator systems
Lightweight at 67 kg — easiest installation of any unit in this directory
SmartThings + Alexa + Google Home native integration
SEAI grant eligible — up to €12,500 (houses, fossil fuel switchers, from 3 Feb 2026)
⚠️ Worth knowing
Hot water cylinder not included — additional cost required
Samsung heat pump installer network less established than Daikin or Worcester Bosch
48 dBA — slightly louder than Mitsubishi Ecodan or Nibe equivalents
💧 Compatible hot water cylinders
The EHS Gen 6 8 kW TDM Plus 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 Samsung 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 Samsung 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 Samsung EHS Gen 6 8 kW TDM Plus 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: ~€5,800
Full install: ~€12,000
SEAI grant (max houses): − €12,500
BER assessment grant: − €200
~€-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 EHS Gen 6 8 kW TDM Plus 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
Samsung EHS Gen 6 8 kW TDM Plus — 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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❓ EHS Gen 6 8 kW TDM Plus — frequently asked questions for Irish buyers
With a SCOP of 4.90, the Samsung EHS Gen 6 8 kW TDM Plus produces 4.90 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 2,449 kWh of electricity — at the current average Irish electricity rate of ~€0.38/kWh, that is ~€931 per year. Compare that to a typical oil boiler consuming ~900 litres at €0.90/litre (€1,080/yr). Annual saving: approximately €149. Switching to a Night Saver or smart tariff can reduce heat pump electricity costs by a further 20–30%, improving savings further.
The Samsung EHS Gen 6 8 kW TDM Plus has a typical installed price of approximately €12,000 (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 €-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 Samsung EHS Gen 6 8 kW TDM Plus — with a maximum flow temperature of 65°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 Samsung EHS Gen 6 8 kW TDM Plus operates at a maximum flow temperature of 65°C. Radiators in older Irish homes are often sized for boiler temperatures of 70–80°C — at 65°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.
Twin Dual Module (TDM) uses two independent refrigerant circuits inside the same outdoor unit. At part-load — which accounts for over 90% of a heat pump's annual running time in Ireland's mild climate — only one circuit operates at peak efficiency. At full load (cold snaps), both circuits run together. This means the Samsung EHS Gen 6 8 kW TDM Plus is almost always running at its most efficient operating point, achieving a SCOP of 4.90 — the highest of any residential unit in this directory. For a home spending €2,200 per year on oil, SCOP 4.90 translates to annual electricity bills of around €850–950 for heating — a saving of €1,200–1,350 per year.
A well-maintained Samsung heat pump should last 15–25 years. The compressor unit typically lasts 15–20 years; the overall system can last longer with component replacement. Annual servicing by a qualified heat pump engineer is recommended — SEAI-registered installers typically offer annual service packages. The standard 5-year warranty covers manufacturing defects. Heat pumps have far fewer moving parts than boilers — no combustion, no flue, no annual gas safety certificate — reducing long-term maintenance burden.
TDM uses two independent refrigerant circuits within the same outdoor unit. At low demand (which is most of the time in Irish conditions), only one circuit runs — operating at optimal efficiency. At peak demand (cold January mornings), both circuits run together. This means the heat pump is almost always running at its most efficient operating point, rather than throttling a single large circuit. The result is Samsung's class-leading SCOP of 4.90 — the highest of any residential unit in this directory.
The EHS Gen 6 delivers up to 65°C flow temperature — suitable for most Irish homes with radiators sized for conventional boiler temperatures. Unlike the Daikin Altherma 3 HT (70°C), it may require upsizing the largest radiators in well-insulated rooms, but for most semi-detached or detached homes built after 1990, existing radiators will work at 60–65°C. Your installer will conduct a heat loss assessment and radiator check before confirming.
🌡️ Also consider
Other residential heat pumps in our Irish directory.
