16 best boilers

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Storage boilers have firmly taken the leading position in the water heating appliance market. Thanks to them, residents of apartments and houses can use hot water at any time. This requires only a stable supply of cold water and the presence of at least one stable source of energy.

The main criteria for choosing a boiler

1. Determining the volume of the built-in tank is quite simple. For a summer residence or individual use, a tank with a capacity of up to 50 liters is enough. A boiler with a volume of 80-100 liters is capable of providing hot water for a family of 2-3 people. When a large number of consumers use water, it makes sense to take a closer look at models with a capacity of up to 300 liters.

2. The type of heater is selected taking into account the available energy sources. Electric heating elements are easy to control, their power range depends on the volume of the tank and ranges from 2 to 6 kW. Water heating can be carried out using gas combustion. Some models are also capable of running on liquefied fuel. A number of devices are capable of using heat from a heating system, solar energy or underground sources. Combined boilers, where several different types of energy can be used, always allow hot water.

3. The durability of the water heater largely depends on the material from which the tank is made. The most resistant to corrosion is stainless steel. Various coatings in combination with anodic protection provide good anticorrosion protection of steel against rust.

4. So that the owner does not fear for the safety of the boiler during his absence, manufacturers equip devices with modern protection elements. The safety valve is responsible for the pressure inside the tank, the thermostat maintains the water temperature in the specified range, electric models are equipped with an RCD. An option that does not allow you to turn on the device when there is no water in the tank will be useful.

Our review includes the best boilers of various types. When compiling the rating, the technical parameters of the devices, expert opinions, user reviews were taken into account.

Rating of the best boilers for home

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best electric boilers	1	Stiebel Eltron 100 LCD	RUB 104,040
	2	Ariston ABS VLS EVO PW 80 D	RUB 13,080
	3	Electrolux EWH 50 Formax DL	11 190 RUB
	4	Gorenje FTG 50 SM B6	RUB 11,070
The best indirect heating boilers	1	Drazice OKC 200 NTR	RUB 29,540
	2	Gorenje GV 200	RUB 23,000
	3	Hajdu STA200C	RUB 30,970
Best gas boilers	1	Baxi SAG3 190	RUB 40,050
	2	American Water Heater PROLine G-61-40T40-3NV	RUB 36,990
	3	Bradford White M-I-504S6BN	35 234 RUB
	4	Hajdu GB120.2	RUB 28 310
	5	Roda GasKessel GK 80	RUB 28,379
The best combination boilers	1	Stiebel Eltron SB 302 S	127 160 RUB
	2	Gorenje GBK 150 OR RNB6 / LNB6	RUB 21 600
	3	Drazice OKCV 200	RUB 27 871
	4	ACV Smart EW 210	RUB 79,000

Best electric boilers

One of the most readily available forms of energy is electricity. Therefore, boilers with heating elements are in high demand. They are distinguished by an affordable price, ease of connection, and compactness. The main disadvantage of electrical appliances is considered to be high energy consumption.

Stiebel Eltron 100 LCD

Rating: 4.9

The Stiebel Eltron SHZ 100 LCD has become a real breakthrough in the field of electric water heaters. Among the advantages of this model, experts point out the possibility of electrical connection both to a 220 V household network and to a 380 V power line. Despite the high power of 4 kW, the device has low energy consumption (0.77 kWh). The device provides the user with the possibility of two-rate operation. The titanium anode can work for many years without replacement.

The boiler is very convenient to use. A large volume of water (100 l) is heated to 82 ° C. The presence LCD of the display allows you to visually monitor the heating process. The manufacturer has provided only vertical mounting on the wall. The boiler could be called the best model if not for the high price.

Advantages

• economical energy consumption;

• simple use;

• the possibility of self-diagnosis;

• two connection options.

disadvantages

• high price.

Ariston ABS VLS EVO PW 80 D

Rating: 4.8

The compact boiler Ariston ABS VLS EVO PW 80 D will perfectly fit not only into the apartments of a large house, but also into the bathroom of a small apartment. In this case, 2 built-in tanks allow you to heat 80 liters of water using electricity. Thanks to two heating elements with a total power of 2.5 kW, the maximum temperature can reach 80 ° C. The device allows you to organize several points of water intake. A wide enough inlet pressure range is allowed (0.2 … 8 atm.).

The boiler is easy to operate, the electronic display shows the heating temperature and the inclusion of the heating element. The device is equipped with modern security systems. This is protection against overheating, high pressure, the impossibility of switching on without water, RCD. The boiler can be installed both vertically and horizontally on the wall. Its weight is only 27 kg.

Advantages

• fast heating;

• economical power consumption;

• stylish appearance;

• ease of use.

disadvantages

• not identified.

Electrolux EWH 50 Formax DL

Rating: 4.7

Electrolux products are always present in the ratings of electrical appliances. The Formax series heating cylinder is designed in a modern rectangular style with rounded corners. The device is versatile, it can be installed both vertically and horizontally. You can heat 50 liters of water to a temperature of 75 ° C in 114 minutes. The power of the two heating elements is 2 kW. The inlet water pressure is allowed within 0.8-6 atm.

To reduce heat loss, the manufacturer used polyurethane foam as an insulator. The enamel coating is responsible for the durability of the metal tank. The device has electronic control, thanks to the display, you can monitor the temperature of the water. Safety systems include RCDs, protection against overheating and high pressure.

Advantages

• effective thermal insulation;

• enameled coating;

• compactness.

disadvantages

• drill anchor 17.

Gorenje FTG 50 SM B6

Rating: 4.7

The storage water heater Gorenje FTG 50 SM B6 looks attractive for both home and apartment owners. The compact model is capable of converting cold water (volume 50 l) into hot water (75 ° C) within 90 minutes. Heaters with a total power of 2 kW are installed in two steel tanks with an enamel coating. The feature of the boiler is the EcoSmart function. When it is activated, the operating mode of the device is recorded in the memory for 7 days. This allows you to select the optimal mode of operation of the water heater, saving energy.

The manufacturer has provided for universal installation of the device on a wall with a bottom water supply. Electronic control simplifies boiler setup, allows you to control its operation.

Advantages

• the outer surface does not heat up;

• availability of a training mode;

• compactness;

• simple connection.

disadvantages

• not identified.

The best indirect heating boilers

Indirect heating boilers are most often connected to a centralized heating system. In it, cold water is heated from a heat exchanger connected to the heating main. The advantage of such devices is efficiency, and the disadvantage is seasonality.

Drazice OKC 200 NTR

Rating: 4.9

Thanks to the optimal combination of price and quality, Drazice OKC 200 NTR boilers managed to outperform many competitors. The device is equipped with a capacity of 208 liters; to heat water of this volume, a powerful 32 kW heat exchanger is required. Consumers can notice the warming of water after 10 minutes, and the maximum temperature level is 90 ° C.

The manufacturer has provided a number of protective measures, such as relieving excess pressure and avoiding overheating. The magnesium anode acts as an active corrosion protection. The inner surface of the tank is coated with durable enamel, the weight of the structure is 95 kg. The boiler is installed in an upright position, supported on the floor. The owner learns about the inclusion by the indication.

Advantages

• large volume of the built-in tank;

• availability of security systems;

• high heating temperature;

• power indicator.

disadvantages

• not found.

Gorenje GV 200

Rating: 4.8

It is not necessary to buy expensive heating devices to provide the house with hot water. Our experts recommend taking a closer look at the Gorenje GV 200 boiler from Slovenia. The model is not rich in options, but its reliability is pleasantly surprising. A 200 liter tank contains a stainless steel heating element. It is able to bring the water temperature up to 75 ° C. Simple mechanical operation does not cause adjustment and maintenance problems.

The boiler can be used in houses and apartments where it is required to supply hot water to different rooms. Despite the simple design, the model is equipped with a modern protection system, which consists of a check valve, a safety valve, a heating limiter

Advantages

• simple and reliable design;

• large volume of water;

• affordable price and economy.

disadvantages

• minimum of functions and options.

Hajdu STA200C

Rating: 4.7

Hungarian boilers Hajdu STA200C are widely used. They can use different types of energy to heat water. It can be heat from a boiler or solar collector, it can be connected to a single-phase or three-phase power grid. Model STA200C has a bottom heat exchanger, a recirculation pipe. An enamel coating is used as anticorrosive protection of the steel tank, in addition, a magnesium anode plays the role of active protection. Thanks to this powerful device (30 kW), water can be heated to almost boiling water (95 ° C).

The manufacturer has provided only a vertical installation method on the floor with a side water supply. The product weighs 86 kg, while the warranty period is 7 years.

Advantages

• high-quality manufacturing;

• large supply of hot water;

• easy maintenance;

• wide possibilities for the choice of the coolant.

disadvantages

• heat exchanger leaks occur during the warranty period.

Best gas boilers

For large-scale hot water production, gas boilers are ideal. They are installed in cottages, offices, commercial premises. The advantage of gas heaters is economy and performance. The disadvantages of these models are the complexity of the installation, the need to obtain permits.

Baxi SAG3 190

Rating: 4.9

The floor-standing gas boiler Baxi SAG3 190 will provide a large family or small office with a large volume of hot water. The storage device is equipped with a 190 l tank. The device uses an open combustion chamber, which is actuated by piezo ignition. The heating time to a temperature of 70 ° C is 30 minutes. An enamel coating is used to protect the inner surface of the tank from corrosion. The device has a mechanical control, the model is equipped with a thermometer and a heating limiter.

The manufacturer has taken care of simple security measures. Gas control is installed for carefree operation of the device. A safety valve is responsible for the stability of the internal pressure. The boiler weight is 78 kg.

Advantages

• heats water quickly;

• does not depend on the operation of the heating boiler;

• provides a large amount of hot water.

disadvantages

• the build quality isn't perfect.

American Water Heater PROLine G-61-40T40-3NV

Rating: 4.8

The high price did not prevent the American Water Heater PROLine G-61-40T40-3NV gas boiler from getting into our rating. The impressive capacity (150 liters) combined with the high heating output (10.2 kW) draws attention to the appliance from homeowners. The boiler is set to heat water up to 70 ° C. To protect the steel tank from corrosion, the manufacturer used a glass-ceramic coating.

The boiler differs from competitors in its long service life. One of the reasons for this phenomenon is the simplicity of the design. The manufacturer took care of the safety of work by installing such protective elements as limiting the heating temperature, a safety valve and a magnesium anode. Product weight is 55.4 kg, installation method is floor standing in vertical position.

Advantages

• high reliability;

• easy maintenance;

• large volume of water.

disadvantages

• American units of measurement are indicated in the passport.

Bradford White M-I-504S6BN

Rating: 4.7

The Bradford White M-I-504S6BN storage gas boiler can provide several points of water intake with hot water at once. Thanks to the large tank capacity (189 l) and the powerful heat exchanger (14.7 kW), the manufacturer has achieved a high performance of 193 l / h. The smoke deflector passes through the bottom of the tank, allowing for increased heat dissipation and reduced gas consumption. An emergency thermostat is provided to protect against overheating, and excess pressure is vented through a safety valve.

High temperature ceramics are used as a corrosion protection coating on the tank. Additionally, a magnesium anode helps fight rust. The special cold water supply system prevents the formation of scale in the tank.

Advantages

• efficient heat transfer;

• high performance;

• reliable protection of the tank against corrosion.

disadvantages

• at low heating temperatures (up to 60 ° C), condensation forms.

Hajdu GB120.2

Rating: 4.6

Hajdu GB120.2 wall mounted gas boiler is made in a smokeless version. It is capable of serving several points of water intake with hot water. Built-in tank capacity 120 l, heat exchanger capacity – 2 kW. The device is equipped with a closed combustion chamber, which is equipped with a piezo ignition. An interesting feature of the heater that distinguishes it favorably from competitors is the ability to operate on liquefied gas.

With the help of mechanical control, you can set the temperature regime in the range of 40-80 ° C. There are also special security measures. These are gas control, safety valve, automatic shutdown at a pressure of less than 0.2 atm. The device weighs 48 kg and is wall-mounted in a vertical position.

Advantages

• economical gas consumption;

• excellent thermal insulation;

• the ability to work on liquefied fuel.

disadvantages

• there is no protection against switching on without water.

Roda GasKessel GK 80

Rating: 4.5

The gas water heater Roda GasKessel GK 80 is equipped with a chimney through which gas combustion products are removed. A special draft interrupter is built into the deflector to prevent smoke from entering the room. The built-in tank allows you to have a hot water supply of 80 liters. The heating power of the heater is 6 kW. The maximum temperature is limited to 80 ° C.

The tank is made of durable steel (2 mm), glass-ceramic coating is applied to protect against corrosion. The active magnesium anode provides additional protection for the steel structure against rust. The manufacturer managed to reduce heat losses due to polyurethane insulation, which fills the space between the body and the tank.

Advantages

• high-quality thermal insulation;

• glass-ceramic coating;

• economical gas consumption.

disadvantages

• there is no protection against switching on without water.

The best combination boilers

Combined boilers can provide uninterrupted hot water supply. They use heaters that use different types of energy. The most popular combinations are the indirect and electrical combinations. The disadvantages of combined devices will be large dimensions and high price.

Stiebel Eltron SB 302 S

Rating: 4.9

Renewable energy is a promising area for hot water production. Combined boiler Stiebel Eltron SB 302 S is able to convert energy from different sources. Installation of heating elements with a capacity of up to 6 kW allows you to heat 300 liters of water using electricity (220 or 380 V). And with the help of a heat exchanger, it is possible to use the energy of the sun or underground sources. In order to reduce heat losses, the manufacturer used highly efficient thermal insulation. The maximum water temperature level is limited to 82 ° C.

The boiler is installed vertically on the floor. Safety of use is ensured by such elements as overheating protection, anti-freeze mode.

Advantages

• effective thermal insulation;

• the possibility of using renewable energy;

• large tank.

disadvantages

• high price.

Gorenje GBK 150 OR RNB6 / LNB6

Rating: 4.8

Slovenian boiler of the combined type Gorenje GBK 150 OR RNB6 / LNB6 is characterized by high efficiency. It combines such qualities as an affordable price, European quality, and rich functionality. The tank has a capacity of 150 liters, the steel tank is covered with a layer of enamel, which protects the tank from corrosion. As heaters, 2 dry heating elements with a capacity of 1 kW are used, as well as a heat exchanger with an area of ​​0.9 sq. m.

The device has electronic control, the manufacturer has provided options such as frost and overheating protection. The “anti-legionella” function becomes a distinctive feature of the model. If the device has not heated the water above 65 ° C for 2 weeks, it independently brings the temperature up to the point at which pathogenic bacteria die.

Advantages

• effective security system;

• good thermal insulation;

• electronic control.

disadvantages

• weak mounting bracket.

Drazice OKCV 200

Rating: 4.7

Combined boiler Drazice OKCV 200 has a large capacity (200 l) and relative accessibility. It is designed for horizontal placement on the wall. The device is able to provide hot water to a residential building or commercial facility, which has an electrical network or centralized heating system. The dry heating element has a power of 2 kW, and a heat exchanger with an area of ​​0.75 sq. m. produces 18 kW of thermal energy. The device can be connected to a heating system with a temperature of up to 110 ° C and a pressure of 0.4 MPa. The boiler is capable of maintaining the hot water temperature at 80 ° C.

The steel tank is reliably protected from corrosion with an enamel coating and a magnesium anode. Protection elements include a safety valve and overheating protection. The device weighs 84 kg.

Advantages

• universality of application;

• acceptable price;

• circulation inlet.

disadvantages

• simple design.

ACV Smart EW 210

Rating: 4.5

Combined boiler ACV Smart EW 210 consists of two tanks that work according to the tank-in-tank system. This is the only manufacturer that uses such a water treatment scheme. One of the containers with water is located in the other, which contains the coolant. To heat 203 liters of water, heating elements with a power of 2.2 kW or a stainless steel heat exchanger (53 kW) are used, connected to the heating system. The water reaches a maximum temperature of 90 ° C.

The inner container is made of stainless steel. In addition, the cyclical thermal expansion option prevents scale build-up. The tank does not require periodic maintenance and regular measurements of anode protection. The outer container is protected from corrosion by a polymer coating.

Advantages

• unique tank-in-tank system;

• stainless steel tank;

• no tank maintenance required.

disadvantages

• external reservoir leaks are common.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.