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What is the best combi boiler overall for value and reliability?

Update - Thankyou all very much for taking the time to post your honest opinions - I'll be checking out your recommendations.
Most appreciated, Shona

Looking to replace my dad's boiler. Only had one quote so far which is based on a Ferroli boiler however when i research them online they are universally panned by almost everyone - clients and installers although I guess they are a source of work for the installers!! Fairly highly recommended seems to be Vaillent Ecotek but I think this is at the higher cost end of the scale.
是否有一种价格合理、可靠性高的锅炉,或者最好是采用像Vaillent或Worcester这样的大品牌,并在初期支付更多的费用?我爸爸和苏格兰天然气公司签订了维修合同,所以维修不是问题,但他也不想每隔5分钟就叫他们来修理。
When I get quotes I want to make sure I'm comparing like with like and not getting a cheaper quote because it's based on a rubbish boiler.
Boiler is for a 3 bed house with one bathroom.

20 Answers from MyBuilder Heating Engineers

Best Answer

Worcester, Vaillant, or Baxi Main eco..............fitted them all and never been called back to one yet. Ravenheat, Ferrolli, Biasi, Heatline..total piece of ...........I rest my case

2011-08-21T22:05:02+01:00

Answered 21st Aug 2011

Hi I would recommend that you opt for a brand with good reputation. I always recommend and mainly install Worcester Bosch combination boilers as they are a robust boiler with reliability and efficient performance - (If installed to manufacturers instructions will serve you well for many years!) I have very rarely had any call backs on the Worcester combi's that I have installed, 99% of customers have been very pleased!
With reference to cheaper boilers I would suggest that it is a bit of a gamble. For the sake of an extra £200 - £300 it would be a better investment to go with a Worcester or Vaillant in my opinion.

Best Regards
JPN Heating & Plumbing

2011-08-18T20:25:03+01:00

Answered 18th Aug 2011

Worcester and vailant boilers are real quality boilers but are the two of the more expensive boilers but have German engineering behind them. I have fitted lots of baxi duotecs also the potter ton promax (same boiler) and I've had no problem.
I have also been fitting ideal logic combI and logic + for a while now. These are good boilers the logic +coming with a 7 year warranty great dhw flow rates with preheat facility for efficency. Viessman Vitodens are also quality German boilers which are becoming more and more popular.
Stay away from ferroli,heat line, gloworm.

2015-06-05T14:40:03+01:00

Answered 5th Jun 2015

DON'T LISTEN TO IT, WORC,OR VAILLANT PROPERLY INSTALLED! NUFF SAID

2012-04-04T22:05:02+01:00

Answered 4th Apr 2012

i would definitely go with a worcester bosch 25si if you can afford it (it is worth the extra outlay) try to get installed by an accredited installer so you get a 5year warranty. Vailant eco tec are also good but at the same price as the worcester i'd go for worcester anyday. A good mid range boiler is a baxi duo tec, good solid boiler and never had any call backs from the ones ive fitted. DO NOT touch ferolli!!!!

Hope this helps.

2011-08-18T20:25:02+01:00

Answered 18th Aug 2011

Well done for researching the boiler. A ferrolli is normally used by landlords for a cheap option and often leads to problems if not installed correctly, same for most combination boilers actually.

Best sticking to decent name in the mid price range that has good reviews in my opinion. Baxi and Vaillant are reliable as a rule and shouldn't be expensive.

你还可以得到一个10年保修的锅炉。唯一的保证标准是每年提供一次服务。

Have a look at my profile and if your not too far away I may be able to do a free assessment for you.

Michael.

2011-08-18T20:25:02+01:00

Answered 18th Aug 2011

嗨,我肯定会推荐Vaillant或Worcester。现在伍斯特的房价似乎更合理。我也会推荐Glow-worm Ultracom。萤火虫现在是威扬特的一部分。我当然不会选法拉利。另一个选择是和Ideal Logic +。理想制造了一些糟糕的锅炉,但这个新的逻辑似乎是成本有效和可靠的,它还附带一个5年的保证,所以你的父亲可以节省他的钱与苏格兰天然气。

If you did go with Worcester or Vaillant then you wouldn't need Scottish Gas cover for 2 years as the guarantee would cover it. So this money saved could go towards the extra cost.

Kind Regards
Kevin Long
KPS Installations Ltd

2012-11-23T11:55:02+00:00

Answered 23rd Nov 2012

heat line vizo boiler are about the best value for money i Have one fitted in my own houses can i say more regards colin

2011-08-18T20:25:02+01:00

Answered 18th Aug 2011

hi, ideal logic+ 24kw with 5 year parts and labour warrenty. good boiler, good price and good heat and water output. it also has optional easy to use wireless controls. hope this is helpfull. adrian

2011-08-19T10:10:02+01:00

Answered 19th Aug 2011

Hi,
We have fitted over 50 Main eco25kw gas combination boilers this year and recommend these due to they are priced well at £660 Inc vat & very reliable.
Our supplier sold 500 last year with no come backs where as the year prior they sold ferolli and had over 200 complaints where boilers were failing from start.
The main boiler is part of the Baxi group & is user friendly. Ecoten can also offer an extra years guarantee on top of the standard 2.

Check out there spec and you will see they rival the likes of valiant and are way above the bottom end Market with the likes of ferolli & Biasi

2011-08-18T20:25:02+01:00

Answered 18th Aug 2011

I'd go with a Worcester everytime, for that size house you'd need either the Greenstar 24i Junior or the Greenstar 25Si

2011-08-18T20:25:03+01:00

Answered 18th Aug 2011

In my opinion wocester by far the best as a cheaper optin ideal logic plus.
PS WOULD DEFINATLEY ADVISE DONT GET A FERROLLI CHEAP TO BUY EXPENSIVE ON PARTS TOTAL RUBBISH.

2011-08-18T20:25:02+01:00

Answered 18th Aug 2011

Vaillant ecotec and Worcester cdi are the best, cheaper options Ideal logic + and main eco.

2012-08-28T12:15:02+01:00

Answered 28th Aug 2012

we always recommend the worcester 28i junior,they have a reasonable flow rate of hot water, they have good reliability and are good value. thats why i installed one in my own house, hope this helps.

2011-08-18T20:25:02+01:00

Answered 18th Aug 2011

Valliant ecotec pro28 ,stay well clear of the ferroli and viessman as they are mostly plastic inside

2011-08-18T20:25:02+01:00

Answered 18th Aug 2011

If you are looking for reasonably priced and reliable Boiler then I would install a GlowWorm Boiler.

Bill
Pipe Dreams Plumbing Services
Bournemouth

2011-08-18T20:25:03+01:00

Answered 18th Aug 2011

I believe the best value for money boiler in the uk is the Baxi Platinum
It has a 10 year warranty for parts and labour if installed and registered online by a baxi works installer
You can fit any make of filter or control
No plastic water manifolds and its a stainless steel heat exchanger
We"ve fitted them for over 12 years - 1st class boilers
Premier Heating
Sunderland

2017-05-16T20:00:01+01:00

Answered 16th May 2017

There seems to be a few decent boilers out there at the moment. Worcester,valiant and atag seem to be the best with Baxi following right behind them. A lot of customer don’t usually know who’s the best but like the sound of a longer warranty on boiler. Atag and some Baxi boiler provide a 10 year warranty. If you have money to spend then answer would be atag. If you are budgeting then Baxi would probably be best suited

2018-09-01T17:20:02+01:00

Answered 1st Sep 2018

Worcester Bosch all day long.

2019-07-25T08:10:01+01:00

Answered 25th Jul 2019

Worcester, Vaillant, or Baxi Main eco

2022-03-22T19:00:04+00:00

Answered 22nd Mar 2022

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