[Archived] Condensing Boiler

[Paul]

I'm about to have my very old bolier replaced and plan to get a condensing boiler. Anyone want to recommend a model or brand they have been pleased with? Property is terraced cottage with four bedrooms and I'm looking for CH and hot water on demand.

[Hughesy]

Ask unluckymorten - he's a plumber and will know the best info for you

[Alan75]

Worcester Bosch.

Been on the market for some time, tends to be the choice of a lot of Housing Association and Local Authority Housing because of their reliability and performance.

Had one installed in my current house 2 years ago.

Another good bet is the Valliant.

[AlanK]

  On 09/03/2010 at 18:35, Alan75 said:

Worcester Bosch.

Been on the market for some time, tends to be the choice of a lot of Housing Association and Local Authority Housing because of their reliability and performance.

Had one installed in my current house 2 years ago.

Another good bet is the Valliant.

What Al said.

Got a Worcester 35cdi. Magic.

[den]

  On 09/03/2010 at 18:35, Alan75 said:

Worcester Bosch.

Been on the market for some time, tends to be the choice of a lot of Housing Association and Local Authority Housing because of their reliability and performance.

Had one installed in my current house 2 years ago.

Another good bet is the Valliant.

Vaillant Alan.

My plumber recommended a Vaillant for my central heating two years ago. Comes with a two year warranty when most others only come with one year apparently.

The only thing I know about condensing boilers is that they don't last anywhere near as long as the older types.

[Alan75]

  On 09/03/2010 at 18:51, den said:

Vaillant Alan.

My plumber recommended a Vaillant for my central heating two years ago. Comes with a two year warranty when most others only come with one year apparently.

The only thing I know about condensing boilers is that they don't last anywhere near as long as the older types.

Worcester Bosch give a two year guarantee on some models - worth checking out.

You dont really have much choice now as Building regulations that came into force in April 2005 state that any replacement or new gas boiler must be a condensing boiler.

[Beta Ray Bill]

A mate of mine has posted this on facebook today by pure co-incidence...

"Worcester Bosch engineer coming out for the third time since boiler installed in October 2007. Everyone RAVED over WB reliability; everyone was wrong."

I thought it was an installation company, but did think Worcester to Malton was a long way!

[Fife Rover]

I had a Worcester fitted 2 years ago, and can only find one word to describe it........Superb!. Copes easily with all our demands in a large 4 bed det bungalow. However I would advise you to Google "condensing boilers" and take a good look around at the results. That's what I did and how I picked the Worcester company out from the rest. It gives you plenty of technical and non-tech info so you can make a more informed decision. Good luck with your search.

[yoda]

I have a relative who works for B&Q, he reckons that the Biasi condensing boilers they sell are the most reliable ones they have with the least problems, excellent price too apparently.

[thenodrog]

I thought you might have been looking a ground / air based heat pumps and solar panels Paul.

[dopper69]

The main problem with ground source heat pumps is that unless you own a fairly substantial piece of land or have the scope to drill deep the payback period can be in excess of 20 years.

Condensing boilers are a good choice for the average domestic premise (up to 35kW). The ‘regular crowd’ that we specify are:

Baxi Potterton

Caradon Ideal

Worcester Bosch

[Paul]

  On 10/03/2010 at 11:26, thenodrog said:

I thought you might have been looking a ground / air based heat pumps and solar panels Paul.

Not when you live in a Conservation area and your house is subject to an Article 4 Direction........................otherwise I'd have solar panels and would be selling the electricity back into the grid!!!!!

Thanks for all the suggestions folks, lots of research to do.