The Installer Profit Breakdown
See exactly how much you earn per job — and why Karnot outperforms every major brand on installer margin.
Why Our Trade Pricing Delivers Higher Margins
Karnot's direct-from-manufacturer trade model eliminates the traditional distributor tier. Combined with our R290 technology advantage, MCS installer partners consistently earn significantly more profit per job than with mainstream brand alternatives — without charging customers more.
Revenue based on typical UK MCS installer quotes including survey, installation, commissioning and certification. Contact us for your trade account and indicative margin analysis.
Built for MCS Installer Success
Six reasons why forward-thinking MCS installers are making Karnot their primary heat pump brand.
57% Gross Margin on Equipment
Trade pricing gives you exceptional margin versus RRP. Stack with £10,000 in grants for maximum customer value and close more jobs with confidence.
£10,000 Grant Per Household
£7,500 BUS grant for heating plus £2,500 cooling grant. Help customers go fully renewable at minimal net cost — and win jobs your competitors can't match.
Next-Day UK Delivery
Dedicated UK 3PL warehouse stocked and ready. Order by 2pm, delivery next working day. No waiting 6–8 weeks for imports. Keep your install schedule tight.
Free MCS Compliance Packs
Full MCS technical documentation supplied with every unit — product cert data, performance reports, commissioning checklists. Saves £1,200–1,600 per install vs umbrella scheme fees.
F-Gas Future-Proof
R290 (GWP 3) is completely exempt from F-gas phase-down regulations. Zero quota risk, zero refrigerant price spikes. Build your business on a technology that won't be regulated out of existence.
Heat + Cool + Hot Water
One iHEAT unit provides space heating AND cooling AND domestic hot water. Upsell the iZONE fan coil package for a complete home comfort solution — and a bigger invoice. Contact us for cooling upsell pricing.
iHEAT R290 Trade Price List
All prices exclude VAT. MCS compliance packs included with every unit. Next-day delivery from UK warehouse.
| Model | Capacity | Trade Price | Best For | MCS Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iHEAT R290 9.5kW | 9.5kW | POA | 1–3 bed homes (up to 80m²) | Included |
| iHEAT R290 11.5kW POPULAR | 11.5kW | POA | 3–4 bed homes (80–120m²) | Included |
| iHEAT R290 15.5kW | 15.5kW | POA | 4–5 bed homes (120–180m²) | Included |
| iHEAT R290 18.5kW | 18.5kW | POA | Large homes / light commercial | Included |
| iHEAT R290 25kW | 25kW | POA | Commercial / multi-unit | Included |
| iHEAT R290 30kW | 30kW | POA | Large commercial | Included |
| iZONE Fan Coils (x2) | Cooling upsell | POA | Add cooling to any iHEAT install | Included |
| Prices exclude VAT. Trade partners only. Subject to availability. Next-day delivery on in-stock models when ordered before 2pm Monday–Friday. | ||||
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F-Gas Timeline: Why R290 Future-Proofs Your Business
The regulatory direction is clear. Every milestone tightens the screws on HFC systems. R290 sits outside all of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What margin do MCS installers earn on Karnot R290 heat pumps?
Karnot MCS trade partners earn up to 57% gross margin on equipment. The iHEAT R290 range generates strong installer profit per job after typical labour and overheads — significantly more than standard market alternatives. Contact us for a trade account and full POA price list.
Are Karnot R290 heat pumps eligible for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) grant?
Yes. Karnot iHEAT R290 air source heat pumps are eligible for the £7,500 Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant in England and Wales when installed by an MCS-certified installer. Homeowners can additionally claim a £2,500 cooling grant, bringing total available grant funding to £10,000 per household. Karnot provides full MCS compliance documentation with every unit.
What MCS compliance support does Karnot provide to installer partners?
Every Karnot iHEAT R290 unit includes a free MCS compliance pack with all required technical documentation, saving installers £1,200–£1,600 per job compared to umbrella scheme fees. Packs include MCS product certification data, technical specifications, performance test reports, installation guidelines, and commissioning checklists aligned with MCS 020 and MCS 007 standards.