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Ideal Logic Air Air Source Heat Pump in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber

UKUK brandClimate Zone 5

Looking at a Ideal Logic Air air source heat pump for your Leeds home? Ideal Logic Air publishes no installed price, and no credible third-party figure exists; the UK median install is £12,908 before any support (DESNZ Boiler Upgrade Scheme median, April to June 2026). After the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, that is your quote less £7,500 out of pocket; your MCS-certified installer claims the grant for you. Households who want a UK-built heat pump from a familiar boiler brand, installed through Ideal's installer network.

Ideal Logic Air does not publish an installed price and no credible third-party figure exists, so we show none. For scale, the median Boiler Upgrade Scheme install cost £12,908 before the grant (DESNZ Boiler Upgrade Scheme median, April to June 2026). The typical pre-grant installed range for Leeds is £7,900 - £13,900.

This is one of the UK's cooler heating climates, so specification matters more here. Modern units hold useful output well below freezing, but ask your installer about low-temperature performance and defrost behaviour, and expect the MCS heat-loss survey to drive the sizing decision. Radiator upgrades are more commonly recommended here so the system can run at efficient, lower flow temperatures.

Ideal Logic Air is a UK brand, which many buyers value for local support and parts availability. It makes no difference to the grant: every air-to-water brand here qualifies on the same terms when fitted by an MCS-certified installer.

Price on quote
No published price
Price on quote
After grant (illustrative)
5.09
Best SCOP at 35°C (MCS)
Not published
Warranty (standard)

Ideal Logic Air Models Available

Logic Air 8kW

Price on quote
no published installed price
Size
8kW
8.2 kW at A7/W35 (Ideal spec); 8.19 kW at -2°C outdoor
SCOP 35°C / 55°C (MCS)
5.09 / 3.63
Running cost (est.)
~£605/yr
Sound power
55 dB(A)
Suitable for
typical 3-bed semi
After £7,500 grant (illustrative)
Price on quote
Outdoor unit (HxWxD)
1008x1095x518mm
Weight
110kg

Logic Air 10kW

Price on quote
no published installed price
Size
10kW
10.3 kW at A7/W35 (Ideal spec); 9.9 kW at -2°C outdoor
SCOP 35°C / 55°C (MCS)
4.57 / 3.65
Running cost (est.)
~£640/yr
Sound power
55 dB(A)
Suitable for
larger 3-4 bed homes
After £7,500 grant (illustrative)
Price on quote
Outdoor unit (HxWxD)
1008x1095x518mm
Weight
110kg

Specifications and pricing are indicative for the UK market as at June 2026. Running costs assume ~10,000 kWh of heat a year at 26.32p/kWh (Ofgem cap average, October to December 2026; changes quarterly). Confirm current models and exact pricing with your MCS-certified installer.

How Ideal Logic Air Performs in Leeds's Climate

Very GoodClimate Zone 5 | R32 refrigerant

In this cooler climate (zone 5), specification matters more: frosty mornings mean more defrost cycles and a seasonal efficiency a touch below its certified SCOP (5.09 at 35°C, 3.63 at 55°C). Ideal Logic Air remains a solid choice here when sized from a proper heat-loss survey, and radiator upsizing is more commonly recommended so the system can run at efficient flow temperatures.

Noise Levels in a Built-Up Area

Ideal Logic Air declares a sound power of 55 dB(A) for this model: the noise the unit itself emits. What you hear next door is much lower and falls with distance, and permitted development rules require the installation to meet the MCS noise standard at the nearest neighbour. In built-up areas the outdoor unit often sits close to neighbouring homes, so ask your installer to show you the noise calculation for your spot.

Pros

  • Built in Hull by a UK-headquartered heating manufacturer
  • Quiet Mark certified
  • Up to 7-year parts and labour warranty when registered within 30 days and serviced annually
  • Designed to pair with Ideal's pre-plumbed heat pump cylinders and Halo controls
  • 8 kW and 10 kW share one outdoor unit size: 1,008 x 1,095 x 518 mm, 110 kg

Cons

  • Uses R32 refrigerant rather than R290 (Ideal's R290 option is the separate HP290 range)
  • 55 dB(A) declared sound power, higher than the Panasonic, NIBE and LG models here (49 to 54 dB(A))
  • MCS directory SCOP for the 10 kW (4.57 at 35°C) is well below Ideal's published 5.19
  • Maximum flow temperature and standard warranty term are not published
  • No published installed price

Grants for Ideal Logic Air in Leeds

Boiler Upgrade Scheme

£7,500 off, claimed for you by your MCS-certified installer

Every Ideal Logic Air air-to-water model on this page qualifies for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme in Yorkshire and the Humber when fitted by an MCS-certified installer, who applies on your behalf so the grant comes straight off the quote. Homes heated by oil or LPG get £9,000 until March 2027. The EPC precondition was removed in April 2026 and the scheme runs to 2030. 0% VAT until 31 March 2027 applies on top. Accurate as at July 2026.

Full grant details for Yorkshire and the Humber→

The heating picture in Yorkshire and the Humber

Most homes here heat with a mains-gas boiler, and the Ofgem price cap gas rate has risen 39% since spring 2026 (5.74p per kWh in April-June to 7.97p from 1 October 2026). With £7,500 off through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme and 0% VAT until March 2027, replacing the boiler with an air source heat pump at end-of-life is now cost-competitive up front and on running costs. Cooler winters than the south - look for units with strong low-temperature output and factor radiator sizing into the MCS heat-loss survey.

There is no gas ban in the UK and nobody is forcing the switch. The pressure is price: the Ofgem price cap gas unit rate has risen 39% since spring 2026 (5.74p per kWh in April-June to 7.97p from 1 October 2026). For Leeds households on a gas boiler, the practical takeaway is to plan ahead: keep using and repairing the boiler you have, but when it reaches end-of-life, pricing a heat pump against a new boiler (with the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme and 0% VAT in the maths) is now the rational default.

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Ideal Logic Air in Leeds: Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an air source heat pump cost in Leeds?
Most Leeds households pay £400 to £6,400 out of pocket (indicative, June 2026) after the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant is deducted from a typical pre-grant installed price of £7,900 to £13,900. Your MCS-certified installer claims the grant for you, so the discount comes straight off the quote. 0% VAT on residential installations (until 31 March 2027) is already reflected in quoted prices. Combi-to-cylinder conversions and radiator upgrades push costs toward the top of the range.
What heat pump grants are available in Leeds?
Leeds households can use the Boiler Upgrade Scheme: £7,500 off an air-to-water or ground-source heat pump (£2,500 for air-to-air, £5,000 for biomass), rising to £9,000 for homes heated by oil or LPG until March 2027. The EPC-certificate precondition was removed on 28 April 2026, and the scheme has been extended to 2030. Your installer must be MCS-certified and applies on your behalf, so the grant comes straight off the quote. 0% VAT on residential installations applies until 31 March 2027 on top.
Do air source heat pumps work in Leeds's climate?
Leeds has a cooler northern climate with cold snaps and frosty mornings. This is one of the UK's cooler heating climates, so specification matters more here. Modern units hold useful output well below freezing, but ask your installer about low-temperature performance and defrost behaviour, and expect the MCS heat-loss survey to drive the sizing decision. Radiator upgrades are more commonly recommended here so the system can run at efficient, lower flow temperatures.
Is a heat pump cheaper to run than a gas boiler in Leeds?
On the Ofgem price cap (electricity 26.32p per kWh, gas 7.97p per kWh from 1 October 2026), a heat pump running at a seasonal efficiency (SCOP) of 3.8 to 4.5 delivers heat at roughly 5.8 to 6.9p per kWh, against roughly 8.9p for a 90%-efficient gas boiler, so it runs below gas-boiler cost on cap rates. The 39% rise in the gas rate since spring 2026 has tilted the comparison further toward the heat pump. Households on heat-pump time-of-use tariffs typically do better again, though tariffs change so compare current offers. These are estimates: your actual costs depend on your tariff, your home's heat loss and how the system is set up.
How does the installation process work in Leeds?
Every grant-backed installation starts with a heat-loss survey of your home (an MCS requirement), which determines the heat pump output, the radiator sizing and whether your hot water cylinder needs upgrading or adding. The installer then fits the outdoor unit, cylinder and controls, commissions the system and walks you through it. If a gas boiler is being removed, that part of the work must be done by a Gas Safe registered engineer. Timescales are usually measured in days, not weeks; your installer will confirm after the survey.
What size air source heat pump do I need in Leeds?
Sizing in the UK is driven by your home's heat loss, not just bedroom count: the heat-loss survey that comes with every Boiler Upgrade Scheme installation calculates it room by room. As a rough guide from the current UK model ranges, smaller well-insulated homes suit units around 5 to 8kW of heat output, typical 3 to 4 bed homes around 8 to 12kW, and large or older properties may need more. In a cooler climate like yours, the survey matters even more: low-temperature output and radiator upsizing are the difference between a system that just works and one that works efficiently.
Which air source heat pump brand is best for Leeds?
In Leeds's cooler climate (zone 5 on our 1-7 scale), cold-weather output matters most, so ask each installer for low-temperature output figures. Daikin rates its Altherma 3 R to work down to -25°C and the 3 H HT to -28°C, and the R290 units we track reach 70 to 75°C flow, which suits radiator retrofits. Every air-to-water unit here qualifies for the available support when fitted by an MCS-certified installer.
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