Which boiler - Alpha, Glow-worm, Worcester, Vaillant

[Spindle]

Need a new combination boiler, so far have had two quotes one for an Alpha E-tec Plus 33 and one for a Glow-worm . The glow-worm one said they use the same parts as Vaillant so are as reliable.

Are Alpha and Vaillant good alternatives to Worcester and Vaillant?

 

[Harvest Fields]

And here we go again

 

[BYP]

Nothing wrong with Alpha, vaillant or glow worm. From an installers point of view I’d steer clear of Worcester. Personally I would recommend Vaillant although ultimately the choice is up to you.

 

[Scott_D]

The glow worm energy is basically the same as the Vaillant pure
That's Vaillants budget level boiler​

 

[Harvest Fields]

The glow worm energy is basically the same as the Vaillant pure
That's Vaillants budget level boiler​

With an alloy heat ex. You want stainless mate.

 

[king of pipes]

This gets discussed alot on here it really depends on your budget and who you get to install said boiler each one mentioned will do the job we all have our preferd choice, choose a local respected Gas safe installer who will look after you and the boiler in years to come many boilers come with a 7 - 10 year warranties but will need servicing each year to keep the warranty valid . Cheers kop

 

[Spindle]

With an alloy heat ex. You want stainless mate.

I guess the alloy ones will fail sooner?

 

[gmartine]

And here we go again

We or someone (Shawn) need to put together a sticky showing recommended boilers (budget, median, top end) that we can just point an enquiry to. Have a vote on it if we really have to.

 

[gmartine]

I guess the alloy ones will fail sooner?

Certainly more chance of doing so, yes. Atag for example have a lifetime warranty on theirs, it isn't alloy.

 

[king of pipes]

All boilers will fail at sometime in their life you minimise the risk much the same as anything mechanical with regular checks and servicing. Kop

 

[Rob Foster]

Need a new combination boiler, so far have had two quotes one for an Alpha E-tec Plus 33 and one for a Glow-worm . The glow-worm one said they use the same parts as Vaillant so are as reliable.

Are Alpha and Vaillant good alternatives to Worcester and Vaillant?

This is interesting because there is a new way of choosing a boiler - buyer led not installer led choices. The old traditional way is losing pace - its a shame and we on UKPF have to pick up the back wash.
Ultimately there is not enough info out there for an ordinary person to make an informed choice. So the answer is TRUST YOUR CHOSEN INSTALLER they will back up their choice and look after you - CHOOSE THE INSTALLER AND NOT THE BOILER.
Rob Foster aka centralheatking

 

[Scott_D]

I assume you are looking at the budget to mid level price range for those choices?

 

[sammathias]

Potential sticky thread names Shaun...Vaillant.

 

[townfanjon]

Viessmann, Viessmann, Viessmann , end of conversation .

 

[Harvest Fields]

Vaillant, Atag, Vaillant and did I mention Vaillant.

 

[king of pipes]

I Don't agree with all Rob has to say but he's right about this choose the installer not the product any decent branded combi will last 10 years if fitted properly and serviced each year , small faults get picked up repaired before a costly breakdown, so as said find the right installer and be guided by them . Cheers kop

 

[Spindle]

How do you know who the right installer is?

 

[Scott_D]

Someone who wants to do it properly
Boiler plus controls
Filter
Flush
Lime fighter
Shock arrestor
Neat pipework, not just 'that will do'

It's not going to be the cheapest guy!

What's your location
Someone from here may be local

 

[Harvest Fields]

How do you know who the right installer is?

I’m here mate. Look no further.

 

[Harvest Fields]

How do you know who the right installer is?

Edinburgh is a bit too far for me mate

 

[Rob Foster]

Edinburgh is a bit too far for me mate

Especially for call backs !!

 

[Harvest Fields]

Especially for call backs !!

Call backs? What are they?

 

[king of pipes]

You can post your job on our suite there may be a quality tradesman in your area . Best of luck kop