Viessmann Vitodens 100 26KW vs vaillant ecofit pure 825

Catmaspudding

My boiler broke and I have receive quotes from an engineer (which look reasonable for install). I am less sure on a boiler model.

He is strongly suggesting a vaillant ecofit pure 825 as a 'better' boiler with a 7 year warranty.

I asked about a Viessmann as reviews seem good online, for which is has quoted about £90 more. He seem to think it was less reliable and it has a shorter warranty.

I need to decide asap as I have no hot water....

Any suggestions? The valiant seems to be a cheaper version as a pure not a pro?

AndyPK

vaillant Are ok

Rodders53

You will be getting at least three quotes and opinions from other installer technicians??

I loathe combi boilers for precisely the reason that you have 'no hot water' if they fail. Strip wash using a kettle?

AndyPK

Pressurised tanks only last a little longer than a decade and you end up in the same situation. And they are expensive

Catmaspudding

I haven't got three other quotes, mostly because I feel really short on time and the quotes looks about right based advice websites. I admit I would feel a bit bad going elsewhere as they have already been round twice to assess what they can do (if their estimate seemed too high I would be looking elsewhere - its actually cheaper than online calculators suggest). They didn't suggest any work I didn't know needed doing which is nice.

I will see If there are some quick ways to get other quotes. Both me and my sister have ultra long hair and washing with a kettle is a nightmare xD

I know there are some pitfalls with Combi, but the extra space and potential lower bills sound nice. We do to even use close to a full tank of water and it isn't a big house. The 'standard' one failed anyway.

bengalknights

Vailiant, Worcester Bosch and Viessmann are all reliable manufacturers for boilers.

Avoid Baxi and potterton as much as you can.

Catmaspudding

Thanks. I have a feeling they are recommending the Valliant as they can get the extended warranty, whereas you need to be a Viessmann trained installed to get their extended warranty. So they will install either, but I lose two years of warranty if I use them and get the Viessmann.

Rodders53

AndyPK wrote: »

Pressurised tanks only last a little longer than a decade and you end up in the same situation. And they are expensive

:eek: Megaflow have a 25 year guarantee on the inner tank, as do Gledhill, Oso and probably other makers.

So that's two decades plus, shirley?:(

AndyPK

My Vailiant tank lasted 17 years
Ok longer than 10 years

I was expecting 50 years lol


You have to get them inspected yearly for warranty to apply !!

coffeehound

Viessmann will come with 10-year guarantee if fitted by an accredited technician. You might want to have a read of

https://boilerhut.co.uk/worcester-bosch-vs-viessmann/

OK it's Bosch rather than Vailant but Vailant are also mentioned in there..

Viessmann is potentially 5% more efficient, and they also do a range that is 98% efficient.

Cardew

Plumbers will nearly always recommend the boiler for which THEY get the best deal.

Invest £1 to buy the WHICH report if you want their opinion - to save you that £1 the answer is Veissmann!