Valliant or Vessman Boiler?

[Bryncoch]

Hi all - we're having to replace our Alpha boiler as its been condemned. Our boiler is in an outhouse, accessed by going outside. We want to leave it there but want a boiler that allows us to control it without having to venture outside.

We've had quotes from two Corgi registered chaps (both recommended) which includes portable thermostats.

One has suggested a Valiant echo-tech 824 (the quote was for £2100 inc VAT and labour and parts to include flushing out system, fitting it and adding thermostats to radiators etc - comes with 2 year warranty).

The second has suggested a Vessman (the quote was £2050 inc VAT and labour and labour and parts to include flushing out system, fitting it and adding thermostats to radiators etc - comes with 5year warranty. This prive also includes some extra work re. a dishwasher).

We've looked on various sites and have seen more things about Valiants but are attracted by 5 yr guarantee on Vessman as we'll be living here for more than 2 years.

Any thoughts on which one we should go for?

Thanks

Rob

 

[Agile]

Both boilers have a good reputation but the Viessmann has a very good heat exchanger which will never fail.

I am assuming the Viessmann is the Vitodens 100 but this comes in 24 kW and 30 kW. I recommend getting the 30 kW if its not already quoted for. Its only about £50 extra anyway.

Both these prices are quite reasonable.

The Viessmann five year guaranty is only available when the installer has been trained by the manufacturer. That bodes well.

Tony

 

[gas4you]

Never say never

I would go for the Vaillant, but the 831. Forget any 24Kw combi if you want a bath