what boiler

[stanley2]

hi there

im looking to have a new combi boiler installed and am not sure which boiler is best. im only looking to spend around �500ish. i have been told that worchester is the best but i have been looking at biasi, valliant and baxi. are these naff makes in comparison?

please help

[curiosity]

I have a Worchester, after years of hassle with 2 other boilers (1 a Baxi 1 a Valient) we told the companies we want the best and are prepared to pay. The Worchester was recommended (it's actually made by BOSCH now I THINK, its great and any plumber or gas fitter I have come across (in other circles, not to attend to the boiler) call it the Rolls Royce of boilers. We are very happy with it. Can't remember how much it was, �800ish rings a bell, but this may have been fitted with plaster work etc or it could have been over a grand. Sorry If I find the warrenty I'll post again.

[gasman]

Part L of the building regulations became law in April 05. And from then on it became illegal to install a regular Combi Boiler except for a very few exceptions of which will take a lot of explaining. You need to consult a CORGI registered engineer such as myself for more info. But any way now we have to install the more energy efficient CONDENSING type boilers For around �500. you will not get much and the price all depends on how big a boiler you need for your house, how many bathrooms , radiators, rooms to heat ect. will determine its size & price. Biasi are cheap & cheerfull but not big on performance in my experiance you may be dissapointed with its out put. Vailiant are ' i think' are over priced for what they offer & look dated & big. Baxi boilers are pretty good & reliable with a range to suit any household but are dearer & probabbly the best is a Worcester/Bosch but you can expect to pay anywhere from �700 to �1200 depending on its size (power not dimensions) But remeber you will also need the correct flue , a filling loop, cleansers & inhibitors as well to protect your new boiler & prolong its life. it all adds up but if you dont clean the old system & install an inhibitor your new boiler will give you trouble no matter how much it costs. A boiler is like a car have it serviced yearly & keep it well maintained & checked out especially the concentrate of the inhibitor and it will give you years of untroubled use regardless of make & cost.

[grahamfreer]

Best boiler is vaillant ecomax by far but cost over �1,000 the second best is the worcester greenstar anything else i wouldnt give houseroom.I know because i mend the things for a living.