Made a shortlist for replacement combi boiler, thoughts?

[rednev]

Ive tried to do as much research as possible to try find a replacement for my ageing Potterton Lynx.

I have a gas safe fitter doing the job, but is isnt linked to either brand (so wont get any extended warranties, just the standard ones mentioned below)


I have picked out the following, and left a note with my reasons (costs include fittings and boiler cost):

WORCESTER-BOSCH Greenstar 28CDi = £1250

- Has a Stainless Steel Exchange compared to aluminium ones used in lower models
- 5 year Boiler Guarantee
- 10 year heat Exchange Guarantee
- Peace of mind of large support network, and low risk of shortage of parts in the future.

Cons
- Replacement parts can be pricey, more elements that can go wrong compared to the Intergas like model



Vaillant ecoTEC Plus 824 = £1219

- 5 year Guarantee
- Stainless Steel Exchange
- Large support network, and low risk of shortage of parts in the future.

Cons
- Replacement parts can be pricey, more elements that can go wrong compared to the Intergas like model



INTERGAS Combi Compact HRE 24/18 = £1051

- 10 year warranty on the heat exchanger
- 3 year warranty on parts/labour if warranty card registered
- Less parts to go wrong as used in above models
- Seem to get glowing reviews... cant really find any bad ones?
- Cheaper than the other alternatives.

Cons:
- It concerns me that parts may not be available in the future, and support from engineers if needed when warranty ends.

- Upon doing research, some of the parts used in the boiler are not without their issues when other brands have used same parts.


Having a bit of a dilemma on which one to go for, so would appreciate any input.

Cheers






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[Tibbot]

All Worcester models are alloy. Try not to get too emotional, it's only choosing a boiler, you're not deciding whether or not to emigrate to New Zealand.

 

[rednev]

Yeah I know... I'm probably thinking far too much into things.

I could of swore I read that the 28cdi had a stainless steel exchange though

 

[Tibbot]

If you did read it, the author is much mistaken.

 

[cozzmic]

Glowworm another option with very long warranties. Prefer them over the Worcester any day and nearly all the new ones have SS heat exchangers.

 

[mickyg]

more importantly you've picked a 28kw boiler and 2 24kw boilers, so they're not evenly matched.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Your warranty figures are all out of whack too.

 

[rednev]

Really?

I've contacted all brands and got confirmation on them.

Ecotec plus have standard 5 yr warranty (7 if installed by vaillant advance installer)

Intergas 3yr parts and labour if send off warranty card.


Worcester seems correct too.

 

[Dan Robinson]

Go knows what the WB warranties are this week. I've given up monitoring them.

But IG is 5 years if fitted by Platinum. Vaillant 7 if by an advanced. I wouldn't bother getting a boiler fitted by an engineer that couldn't take full advantage of the extended warranties.

 

[rednev]

Apologies if my last reply sounded like I had the arse, I was out and on my mobile so had to be quick with my reply

Thanks for all your feedback, I think its likely a choice between the Vaillant and Intergas now.

Any other comments are welcome

 

[doitall]

Intergas every time, but You should look on their web site and get a platinum installer, (may even be one in your area in the forum)

I have 2 both 2.5 ish years and faultless.

In Fact Dan Robinson and Razor is quite close, would highly recommend both, looking at the map, you're surrounded by good guys.