New boiler- ariston micro genus or Biasi

Angel777

Hi, please can anyone advise me on what is the better one of the 2.

I know that they are lower end and therefore a lower price but i just want opinions on which one you would recommend?

It is the Ariston Microgenus 24k and the Biasi riva 32k I have a small home to heat, 5 radiators so i know the 24k would be sufficient but is the biasi a better make.

I cannot afford to pay more for a boiler right now so these are my 2 options.

All advice appreciated

thanks in advance.

Cardew

There really is no answer to your question on the better make.

Boiler X might have been brilliant 10 years ago, but the firm be bought up by another firm and their lastest model rubbish, and we won't find out for a couple of years.

Boiler Y just the opposite.

It is like cars. Mercedes had a tremendous deserved reputation for reliability and then started building some models in third world countries and for some years turned our dreadful cars.

Skoda had a deserved reputation as a joke, VW bought them and gradually the cars became better and better.

Who knows what a new model Merc or Skoda bought today will be like in 5 years.

Angel777

Ok is there anyone who has these boilers?

How have they been for you?

Any help appreciated.

Gordon_T_2

Hi, both these boilers are poor in terms of breakdowns. I know because I have to fix the things. For the amount of money you are spending, have a look at Main boilers. They are as close to a Baxi boiler as you can get. Very cheap too. I pay less than £480 for the 24kw one and this includes the flue, timer and a filling loop and the VAT! The 30kw goes out at £595. These are far superior than the two you have mentioned. HTH ..........Gordon.

Angel777

thank you.

would the baxi duotech be ok?

just trying to keep the costs as low as possible!

ukmike

I've had a Biasi riva for 18 months now-not a bit of trouble,100% reliable.

Angel777

Thanks ukmike

That helps. My friend also has a Biasi and she has also not had any bother with it.

The best price i have for the 32k biasi riva fitted is £900 so i am just going to go ahead now.

sandeep_195

Is it still working OK, as I am planning for one now.

david29dpo

I have fitted 3 Biasi boilers and not a problem with them in 3/5 years. (fingers crossed) I have a Baxi duo tec on the top of my list for my own house.