Gas boiler make...?

andyox

We're going to have our boiler replaced - the options are (apparently) Worcester (Bosch group) or a Glow-worm. Any comments on these or others...By the way we've decided not to go with a combi...

Andy

Nile

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alanobrien

andyox wrote: »

We're going to have our boiler replaced - the options are (apparently) Worcester (Bosch group) or a Glow-worm. Any comments on these or others...By the way we've decided not to go with a combi...

Andy

If that's your choice go with Worcester. Vaillant and Alpha are also good choices, the latter usually being the cheapest of all three makes.

andyox

alanobrien wrote: »

If that's your choice go with Worcester. Vaillant and Alpha are also good choices, the latter usually being the cheapest of all three makes.

OK thanks - any particular reason? I must admit I tend to agree other bosch appliances seem very reliable IME.

Andy

darkcloudi

Worcester Bosch and Vailant are the top brands in boilers. Can be referred to as Rolls Royce of boilers.

I have just replaced my old system with a Glow-Worm condensing boiler. Glow-worm are part of the Vailant group and they are a reliable company.

With either the Vailant or Worcester Bosch you are paying a lot of money and are expensive to repair if something does go wrong which can be said with most boilers. However, I had a budget to work to as I was doing up my whole house so it was a Glow-worm as it was within my budget and I have been told that some components are similar to what is found in a Vailant.

If you got a large budget go for Worcester Bosch or Vailant else I personally can recommend a Glow-Worm.

inmypocketnottheirs

Why a combi? What happens when the boiler breaks down, how will you heat hot water? Don't think it won't, I have known all makes/types of boilers to fail at sometime. With no stored hot water, or alternative hot water source, it is doubly inconvenient if you do have a breakdown.

What size family are you, what type of property. Myself, I would not consider a combi under any circumstances.

alanobrien

andyox wrote: »

OK thanks - any particular reason? I must admit I tend to agree other bosch appliances seem very reliable IME.

Andy

Simply because they are known to be reliable in the trade.
Personally i have a vaillant but i would equally be happy with a Worcester
and would definately consider Alpha if on a budget

espresso

inmypocketnottheirs wrote: »

Why a combi?..............Myself, I would not consider a combi under any circumstances.

Read post #1 again!

:rolleyes:

inmypocketnottheirs

espresso wrote: »

Read post #1 again!

:rolleyes:

Doh! Speed reading letting me down again.


Sorry folks:o

adandem

No advice on brands I'm afraid, my sister has been offered the same choices and is unsure too.

I think your decision for not having a combi is a good one;) We had one at our last property and had lots of trouble with it, we were also very unhappy with the flow rate. Each to their own, I know some people love them.;)

Poppycat

Worcester and Valiant are good models. I loved my new boiler we had fitted last March, it was such a good boiler and that was a valiant condensing boiler.