Boiler choice- Worcester or Ferroli

[Stubee]

Hello, I'm looking to get a new combi boiler installed soon, the choices from our favoured plumber are a Worcester Greenstar 30CDi or a Ferroli Opitimax 31C. What do people think about these boilers? The Ferroli comes with the 5 year gurantee (which hopefully shouldn't be needed?) which is perhaps worth something and is £200 cheaper. I want something that wil be reliable and trouble free throughout its life (too much to ask possibly!)
I appreciate your comments.
Cheers

 

[gavinda]

fiat or volkswagen no question mate. worcester . i'm on my second , no faults ever. very rarely repair them either. ferroli's aren't terrible mind you, but personally if its my money, gerry gets it every time.

 

[mgheating]

The Worcester is the better boiler by far, although a 5yr warranty is very
appealing. I'd be tempted to check the terms of the warranty ie parts & or
labour and then buy the Worcester.

 

[pototea]

The Ferroli may be £200 cheaper at the start but is getting an annual service (£100?0 part of the conditions of the five year warranty?

 

[cso30]

WORCESTER!

 

[gas4you]

I know in reality I should agree and say Worcester, but I hate them with a passion

Ferroli

 

[David937]

Even though I haven't had any experience with any boiler I hate them!

Way to overrated.

 

[gas4you]

You're learning quick David

 

[David937]

Thanks

 

[paulandfrodo]

Well, after spending 6 weeks trying to get Ferroli to resolve the problems with an Optimax 31c HE under it's "warrantee", id say just stick an additional 6 pints of blood into your system as it's a much quicker way of raising your blood pressure rather than dealing with Ferroli.

To be honest, their are a couple of good people who work for them - but I feel they are let down by communication issues and lack of parts.

 

[muggles]

Of the two, worcester every time

 

[paulandfrodo]

I have to say, from now on I will only install vaillant. I always used to be a skin flint, but my girlfriend taught me to pay a little more and get something that works... and if it doesn't, then at least has a good support team behind it.

 

[muggles]

I have to say, from now on I will only install vaillant. I always used to be a skin flint, but my girlfriend taught me to pay a little more and get something that works... and if it doesn't, then at least has a good support team behind it.

Vaillant...good support team!? Now there's a phrase you don't see very often

 

[paulandfrodo]

Oh dear !! Didn't realise Vaillant didn't do good support. From the few occasions I used them, they were ok.

I am sure everyone has had a problem with a product supplier. And unfortunately, on forums, you tend to only hear the complains. The good things... well, that's taken (rightfully so).

But gross incompetence...