Best boiler options.

hawkelady

Hi , we will be getting a new boiler soon as the one we have is about to give up the ghost.
I've been quoted anywhere between €1700- €2800 to supply and fit a new "efficient " boiler , the plumbers have been calling them condenser boilers.
I believe they are more economic ?
A lot of them said that volkera 's are the best out there.

I'm asking the knowledgable folks here to let me know if the prices quoted are about right ?(only one guy quoted 2.8k, the majority were between 1.7-2k)
If you were getting one in your house what make / model would you use , we have a 3 bed semi with kids that love their showers/ baths.
It's a gas boiler I have at the minute.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Dtp1979

hawkelady wrote: »

Hi , we will be getting a new boiler soon as the one we have is about to give up the ghost.
I've been quoted anywhere between €1700- €2800 to supply and fit a new "efficient " boiler , the plumbers have been calling them condenser boilers.
I believe they are more economic ?
A lot of them said that volkera 's are the best out there.

I'm asking the knowledgable folks here to let me know if the prices quoted are about right ?(only one guy quoted 2.8k, the majority were between 1.7-2k)
If you were getting one in your house what make / model would you use , we have a 3 bed semi with kids that love their showers/ baths.
It's a gas boiler I have at the minute.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.

I'd personally go with Ariston. I used to fit Vokera too until I fitted an Ariston once. They are miles ahead of Vokera. As for price, it really depends on the work that's involved. Are they quoting for a powerflush? Ask them how long it will take for the job to be done.

Vokera wouldn't be a choice for my house, I'd go with either of the other V's Viessmann or Vaillant.

Viessmann are more established than Vaillant, also Worchester bosch make good boilers to but are having issues with their telescopic flues, so I wouldn't fit one due to that reason.

Dtp1979

gary71 wrote: »

Vokera wouldn't be a choice for my house, I'd go with either of the other V's Viessmann or Vaillant.

Viessmann are more established than Vaillant, also Worchester bosch make good boilers to but are having issues with their telescopic flues, so I wouldn't fit one due to that reason.

No Ariston Gary?

Dtp1979

Dtp1979 wrote: »

No Ariston Gary?

Conflict of interest;)

shane0007

Vokera's are decent little work horses. Not the flavour of the month for many installers as Vokera have a tendency of stealing the ongoing service work from the installer.

Top end boiler makes would be Viessmann, Ariston, Worchester Bosch & Valliant.

The varying price would really depend on the boiler make & other associated works involved. The more expensive one may be quoting for additional works required.

All must do a chemical & mechanical powerflush & add a good quality inhibitor upon completion. In fact, Viessmann now stipulate in their manual that only Fernox or Sentinel products can only be used, otherwise the warranty is null & void!

Many boilers nowadays are volt free, so it is normal to replace the programmer with a volt free one plus a new room stat. There maybe other required works in the hot press if the system is semi-sealed, this should be converted to fully sealed.

I would certainly make a list of the must haves & then do a compare for like for like pricing. You must also like the installer too & feel confident in him/her.