The answer to the question ‘which combi boiler should I buy?’ depends on a series of different factors. The size of your home, the number of radiators and the way you use hot water all have an effect. In addition, you might want to choose based on those combi boilers that come highly recommended by consumer groups and which gas engineers rate as the most effective.
You need to consider your budget when you choose which combi boiler to buy, as well as which boiler will be most efficient over time, and therefore, save you the most money on your bills. Similarly, you want to pick the combi boiler with the most robust build quality that you can afford, as they will generally cost you less in repairs and maintenance over the course of their life.
There are many reputable combi boiler manufacturers out there, and we can help guide your decision. We work with boilers all day, every day and our expert gas professionals know which combination boilers will serve your needs for the longest time. We can also introduce you to the most modern and stylish models, if design is a key factor in deciding which combi boiler you should buy.
Combi or System Explained
Before you decide which combi boiler to buy, you should make sure that you definitely need a combi and not a system boiler. Here how to make the decision between combi or system explained.
A combi boiler takes up the least possible space as it does not require a hot water tank or cylinder. When you require hot water using a combi boiler, the water feeds through the mains, into the boiler where it heats up and then through to your taps or shower. This is convenient because you never run out of hot water, and it saves space in smaller properties. The combi in the name refers to the combination of hot water and central heating that a combi boiler processes within the single unit.
However, because the combi boiler uses the mains water supply, the hot water flow can only service one or two bathrooms, depending on the power of the boiler. This means that, if you have more bathrooms in your home or your hot water demand is unusually high for whatever reason, a system boiler might be better.
System boilers preheat water and store it in a hot water cylinder, ready to supply the taps and showers when they demand it. The only issue here is that, once the cylinder is empty, you have to wait for it to fill and heat up again to have access to hot water.
Worcester Bosch 2000
One of the two combi boilers we recommend most highly at Clever Energy Boilers is the Worcester Bosch 2000. It is a simple, straightforward and cost effective unit, perfect for allowing you to install a quality piece of Worcester Bosch combi boilers engineering in your home for an affordable price.
The Worcester 2000 is the company’s quietest running combi boiler and fits neatly into a space smaller than a standard kitchen cupboard so you can hide it away from sight if you prefer. As it happens, it is also designed to look great if you have it on display in your kitchen, bathroom or utility room.
There are 25kW and 30kW models of the Worcester Bosch 2000, making it a great choice for small to medium homes with one bathroom. You get a ten year guarantee on the heat exchanger, with a standard five year guarantee on the model, which increases to six years when you install it with a Greenstar system filter.
You can use the Worcester 2000 with a range of external controls, including Worcester Bosch’s own EasyControl system.
Worcester Bosch 8000
For bigger homes and those who want to own a combi boiler that is pushing real boundaries in the heating world, the Worcester Bosch 8000 is a recommended heavyweight of a boiler. Split into the Life and Style ranges, these boilers range from 30kW to 50kW. This means that medium to large homes with two bathrooms can benefit from the awe-inspiring looks and powerful efficiency of the best combi boilers on the market.
They feature easy to use controls that allow you to accurately look after your heating and so you don’t waste excess energy. The Style range of the Worcester 8000 utilises a full colour display that makes using the unit and understanding messages a dream.
Both Worcester Bosch 8000 Greenstar Lifestyle combi boilers automatically refill your heating system if it needs it, making sure you don’t lose pressure at a critical time. They run quietly and work seamlessly with external boiler controls such as Bosch EasyControl.
When you buy and install a Worcester 8000 combi boiler, you can take a guarantee of up to 12 years, offering peace of mind that you will be able to get all the hot water and central heating you need.
Worcester Bosch Vs Ideal Boilers
Undoubtedly they are two of the big hitters in the combi boiler market, but who should you choose when it comes to Worcester Bosch vs Ideal Boilers? As accredited Worcester installers, we would alway err on the side of that firm. The reason we were so keen to align ourselves with Worcester Bosch is because in our mind, and in those of our highly trained and experienced gas professionals, their products are the best on the market. They work extremely well, they last a long time, they are easy to service, maintain and fix, and offer our customers the most satisfaction.
Which? Magazine lauds Worcester Bosch as the best boiler manufacturer in the UK, a title that it has bestowed on the firm every year for the last ten years. In their most recent report, Worcester Bosch scored an overall score of 90%, having been rated five stars out of five in all three categories under investigation – reliability, customer score and engineer recommendation. Worcester Bosch combi boilers last a long time, leave many happy customers and are beloved by the professionals who look after them.
By contrast, Ideal Boilers finished in fifth place, with a creditable score of 78%. They notched up four stars each for reliability and customer score, but only three out of five for engineer recommendation. Although this is a decent return, when it comes to recommending Worcester combi boilers or Ideal Boilers, there really is no contest. You should buy a Worcester Bosch combi boiler.
