Which new Combi Boiler? Low end Valliant, mid-range Baxi?

rossyl · 24 Oct 2010

Hi,

So I'm trying to decide on a 24kw new combi boiler. Initially I was after something with as long a parts and labour warranty as possible...however it seems that none of the decent brands provide a warranty that is that long.

So I have finally managed to compile a shortlist, as follows:

Prices include "Boiler Starter Pack" here: http://www.mrcentralheating.com/index.html

I've been looking at:
Potterton Gold C24 HE (2 years) £629 (boiler only)
Valliant ecoTec Pro 24 (2 years) £855 (inc starter pack)
Baxi Duo Tech 24 (2 years) £758
Baxi Platinum 24 HE (5 years) £920

OR - should i just go for £500 Ideal, or Sabre?

Which would you go for?

The Valliant has cheaper parts in comparison to the Potterton Gold, I think.

Really appreciate some advice,

Thanks
R

evsy01 · 24 Oct 2010

Go for the vaillant they are really good bits of kit

barryauid · 24 Oct 2010

Duo tec everyday of the week.

mehran · 24 Oct 2010

non of the above

get a 24kw intergas. a cracking little combi. fewer moving parts and more efficient than most other condensing combis

Rob · 24 Oct 2010

Why 24kw? Unless your flow rate is extremely poor you should pay a little extra and get a 28kw atleast

newbuildinstaller · 24 Oct 2010

duo-tec love them

JohnD · 24 Oct 2010

rossyl said:
I was after something with as long a parts and labour warranty as possible...however it seems that none of the decent brands provide a warranty that is that long.

How long is "that long?"

Viessmann said:
■5 year parts and labour warranty if fitted by a Viessmann trained installer
■10 year warranty on the Inox-Radial stainless steel heat exchanger

http://www.viessmann.co.uk/en/products/gas_fired_condensing/vitodens_100-w_.html

barryauid · 24 Oct 2010

Make sure your installer cleans out your system,yes it will cost you more but you won't regret it.

PRS1 · 24 Oct 2010

baxi for me too the duotec/ potty gold and baxi platimum are all identical the warentee is the only differance,
valliant tech support is poor
baxi tec cant fault
baxi spares are generally less too

rossyl · 24 Oct 2010

Those saying Baxi, surely given the price the Potterton Gold represents the best value as its the same boiler?

veismann, the limited installers is an issue.

what about ARISTON? all have 5 yrs.

I'll ensure best practice is followed when installed, so Powerflush etc for clean system.

mickyg · 25 Oct 2010

whos installing it?

rossyl · 25 Oct 2010

A builder will be doing the install as part of a flat refurb.

Gasman77 · 25 Oct 2010

Good luck!!

rossyl · 26 Oct 2010

Gasman77 said:
Good luck!!

Note one of the employee's/contractor's of the builder will be doing it - he's CORGI regsistered.

So I should have said a CORGI resgistered engineer.

linkyplumb · 26 Oct 2010

CORGI registered is no good!

He(or she) now has to be Gas Safe Registered.

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