Panasonic Aquarea L Series (5 kW)
Specifications and technical data
✓ BUS eligibleAir Source (ASHP)ResidentialR2905 kW
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Model | Aquarea L Series |
| Model code | WH-WDG05LE5 |
| Heat pump type | Air Source (ASHP) All Air Source heat pumps → |
| Application | Residential All Residential heat pumps → |
| Refrigerant | R290 All R290 heat pumps → |
| Mode | Heating & cooling |
| Heating capacity | 5 kW |
| Max heating output (low temp) | 5 kW at A-7/W35 |
| COP (heating) | 5.05 at A7/W35 |
| SCOP (heating) | 5.06 at W35 |
| Operating range (air) | -25 to 35 °C |
| Heating flow temperature | 20–75 °C |
| Electrical supply | 220-240V (Single Phase) |
| Cooling capacity | 5 kW |
| Cooling flow temperature | 5–20 °C |
| EER (cooling) | 3.23 at A35/W7 |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 996 × 980 × 430 mm |
| Operational Weight | 98 kg |
| Sound power level | 52 dB(A) (Sound Power LW(A)) |
| Price (unit only) | ~£2,583.33 (checked 2026-08-03) |
| Data added | 2026-07-10 |
| Data source | Manufacturer Data Sheet |
| Verification | Verified by a human |
| Boiler Upgrade Scheme | ✓ BUS eligible — Listed on the Ofgem BUS Product Eligibility List (24 Sep 2026). Grant also needs an MCS-certified installer and a qualifying system design. Funding guide |
| PEL certificate no. | 011-1W0631_02 |
| MCS certification | ✓ MCS listed |
| MCS certificate no. | 011-1W0631_02 |
| MCS listing | View on MCS ↗ |
| Real-world performance data | View on HeatpumpMonitor.org ↗ |
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Panasonic Aquarea L Series is a 5.0 kW air source heat pump, providing heating and cooling, using R290 refrigerant (model WH-WDG05LE5).
Where to buy (UK)
| UK Supplier | The Heat Pump Warehouse |
|---|---|
| UK Supplier | Secon Renewables |
| UK Supplier | OceanAir |
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Reviews & further reading
- Manufacturer Aquarea L Generation — Panasonic
- Review Panasonic Aquarea J Series / L Series — Heat Pump HQ
- Review Panasonic Aquarea Review UK (2026) — heatpumpreviews.co.ukCovers the wider Panasonic range
- Review Panasonic Heat Pump Review UK: Aquarea Range, COP & Costs — Home Heat Pump GuideCovers the wider Panasonic range
- Real-world data Real-world performance: Panasonic Aquarea L 5kW — HeatpumpMonitor.org3 monitored systems listed (Sept 2026)
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