Buying a new oil boiler

[nicoporter]

Hi, We need a new boiler and one of the heating engineers I have had round to give an estimate recommends a Grant Vortex pro 26 for our house, to be kept in the garage, floor mounted.

I haven't read anything bad about them, but he isn't keen on me buying it off the internet (!) and would prefer to supply it himself. He is estimating the whole fitting, flue and boiler cost etc. to include hole drilled thru from utility to garage (v. close) will be around $3K plus VAT.

This seems quite high - any thoughts? Nico

 

[oilman]

If you are going to have a Grant, look here and see who else is in your area. You may be able to get Grant to tell you who is "A" rated.

 

[Deleted member 105431]

Look at the Worcester Bosch range.

 

[gremlin16]

Look at the Worcester Bosch range.

Its a case of look but don't buy.

DM
Afraid WB have lost the plot as far as their Greenstar oil boilers go.

 

[Tipper]

I considered Grant Vortex was the way to go a few years ago when I was still working but not sure if there have been any technology improvements over the last 4 years or so. The WB Greenstars seemed to be overly complex and delicate to me.

 

[Deleted member 105431]

Look at the Worcester Bosch range.

Its a case of look but don't buy.

DM
Afraid WB have lost the plot as far as their Greenstar oil boilers go.

Oil is not my area of expertise

I prefer LPG.

 

[gas4you]

On the rare occasions I have done oil ch systems and get my oftec mate to put the boiler in and commission, I have always supplied Grant boilers.

Never had any bother as yet.

My mate only fits Grant's himself as well.

 

[gremlin16]

Oil is not my area of expertise

I prefer LPG.

The mod's should have you banned for spaming gas.

 

[leakydave]

Grant, Grant, Grant! Take the casing off a WB and it all falls to bits. Look on Grant website for approved local installers.

 

[nicoporter]

Thanks to all who replied so helpfully. Worcester and Grant seem to be most favoured - plenty of strong feelings on the subject, tho.

One guy I had out said he fitted Warmflow and preferred them as they could be wall mounted, but I now nothing about them. Will research.

Thanks again for advice.

B

 

[oilman]

Worcester favoured here by an admitted non-oil expert, are not favoured by anybdy who has worked on a Greenstar.

Grant also make a wall mounted boiler, as does HRM, as do Grandee, as do Trianco, and probably others. Grant and HRM have exceptional after sales service IMO.