Which boiler to pick??

psteel

Hi - anyone got any advice on which boiler quote to go with?

I'm getting a new condensing boiler fitted in my 2-bed, 1-bathroom flat - replacing an old existing combi boiler. It's more or less a straight swap, the only additional work will be tapping into the existing waste pipe, which is capped off at the moment.

I've had a good number of quotes for boiler and installation and narrowed it down to these three:

- Ideal esprit HE30 with 5year warranty £1340
- Vokera compact 29HE 2year warranty £1511
- Worcester Bosch 30Si 5year warranty £1850

Each of the guys quoting had something bad to say about makes other than the one they were installing...surprise, surprise...and had a look at some review sites like Which, but I'm still none the wiser. Just looking for something efficient and reliable.

All advice welcome thanks

Canucklehead

Good evening: Out of the 3 choices presented to you, Worcester but the CDi range. Take a look at other threads on this forum for more info on specification and installation 'best practice'.My personal choice, Vaillant or Viessmann.

HTH

Canucklehead

beetlebum_2

Definitely go for the Worcester Bosch 30Si. I've got the exact same one. When I was looking for a new combi 3 years ago, I looked ay many different models. What I liked about this one, is the pre-heat water facility. This really does speed up hot water delivery to the taps dramatically. You can also do this via a timer, so it's not pre-heating when you're not there, etc. It's a quality bit of kit too.

allan673

funnily enough im having the 30si installed right now!!! had it recommended by a number of people.
im paying 1900 for boiler install, an mt10rf programmer/stat, 8 x trv,s, a magnaclean, and ripping out the hot water cylinder in the airing cupboard and the tanks in the loft.

was put off vaillant combis as my friends had nothing but trouble with his, only 1 year old.