Worcester Bosch
Greenstore Platinum 8kW
The UK boiler brand making the heat pump transition. Familiar to homeowners, large installer network, and a competitive 7-year warranty.
~£13,800 installed (after £7,500 BUS grant: ~£6,300)
How it scores
Scores based on published manufacturer specifications and weighted criteria — not lab testing. Methodology.
Specifications
- Scop
- 3.9
- Type
- air-source
- Noise db
- 49
- Output kW
- 8
- Refrigerant
- R32
- Warranty years
- 7
- Bus grant eligible
- Yes
What I noticed
Worcester Bosch is the dominant brand in UK gas boiler installs, and their Greenstore Platinum range brings that same distribution advantage to heat pumps. Many Gas Safe engineers are now also MCS-certified, and a significant number have chosen to train on Worcester Bosch heat pumps specifically — which helps with availability and familiarity on site.
Who it suits
Homeowners who already have a Worcester Bosch boiler and want continuity of brand and service, or those whose heating engineer has recommended this brand based on their training.
Watch for
Efficiency figures are solid but not market-leading. As with most gas-brand entrants to the heat pump market, the brand recognition is the main premium over European-native heat pump brands.