Condenser boilers anyone

I had an Ideal installed two years ago. It is British made and came with a 12 year warranty so I would recommend one of these.

The cheaper versions are called 'landlord' boilers because they are normally installed in rental houses. So I would suggest not going for the lowest prices but top names like Worcester Bosch are not as good as they once were...

I had an Ideal Standard installed last Summer. The fitted said the new WB aren’t worth the extra cost, one reason being the brass fittings are now just plastic.

Oh really keepingquiet I was actually looking at the Bosch one thinking that’s a good brand as we have had many Bosch appliances in the past thanks for that, I’ve never heard of the ideal standard thank you

Our Vaillent is great and they have a sale on just now….

We had a Worcester Bosch to replace our previous Worcester Bosch.

Our boiler is 35 years old. Yours is a relative infant. Why are you changing it?
New boilers appear to have built in obsolescence, maybe yours is one of these. .

We have been advised to silver lining

I have Valiant which is very good but so is Worcester Bosch. Go for the one with the best offer. My Valient was guaranteed for 7 years so I chose that and have not regretted it.

That’s a very good boiler silver lining what brand is it and how many rads do you run of it if you don’t mind me asking, I’ve never known one to last that long , 👊

Hope you find something reliable. We hope ours will last as long as we do.

silverlining48

Our boiler is 35 years old. Yours is a relative infant. Why are you changing it?
New boilers appear to have built in obsolescence, maybe yours is one of these. .

Modern boilers are more energy efficient and more climate kind.

Just checked, ours is a Potterton. My mums 55 year old boiler was still going strong when she had to go into a care home.
We were advised by a friend and very experienced heating engineer not to get a new boiler unless we absolutely have to.

If it’s working I wouldn’t replace it.

We also have a Vaillant which is 16 years old this year, one new motherboard 18 months ago and serviced every 18 months. The engineer was impressed with how spotless its innards were…🤷‍♀️

That was to MOnica.

We have 9 radiators, 4 of which are large because the rooms are quite big.

Sorry we have 10. Miscounted.

Our Worcester Bosch (aged 13) runs 15 radiators without problems.

It's a greenstar model

M0nica

silverlining48

Our boiler is 35 years old. Yours is a relative infant. Why are you changing it?
New boilers appear to have built in obsolescence, maybe yours is one of these. .

Modern boilers are more energy efficient and more climate kind.

Yes they are.
I have a Worcester Bosch. It has an Eco button. 11 years old and no problems with it.

I have a Vaillant boiler which is 19.years old. Hopefully will carry on a bit longer. The engineer who services my boiler told me Vaillants are excellent.
My neighbour bought a new Worcester and it kept going wrong.

Our bills went right down when we changed to a Worcester Bosch and the new system with no water tank in the loft. Also we can drink the water from the bathroom tap so everything more hygienic. Would hate to be using the water from a tank again.

I have 19 radiators, so was recommended a condensing boiler and that meant keeping the hot water tank in my airing cupboard. People who have had a combi-boiler installed say they’ve had their tanks removed.

Find out where the boilers are made. Often they are bought in from elsewhwere and badged.

I agree with the belief in th superiority of Vaillant. DD hs just moved into a new home with a creaking leaking 18 year old boiler. The new Vaillant boiler is being put in next week.

All boilers are condensing boilers Here is a very good explanantion www.vaillant.co.uk/advice/understanding-heating-technology/boilers/what-is-a-condensing-boiler/