18 best gas boilers for home heating

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.

Gas is the most affordable fuel in Russia. That is why the owners of houses, summer cottages and small businesses prefer to heat the premises with a gas boiler. The old Soviet cast iron devices were replaced by elegant and lightweight models. Foreign brands have entered the domestic market, which are seriously competing with Russian equipment. On the one hand, the range of boilers has expanded, and on the other hand, buyers have problems with choosing a suitable model. Expert recommendations will help you find the best option for your home in the sea of ​​gas boilers.

How to choose a gas boiler

1. The number of contours. The selection should start with determining the number of contours. Single-circuit models are capable of providing heat to the heating system. To heat the water, you will have to buy an additional boiler. But double-circuit boilers simultaneously heat the house, providing residents with hot water.
2. Mounting. The type of installation distinguishes between floor and wall devices. The floor-standing models can boast of higher power. Moreover, they are more bulky and heavy. Wall-mounted boilers look more elegant, they allow you to save space in the boiler room, which is important in cramped utility rooms.
3. Power. The most important parameter of the heating device is the heat output. For houses with good insulation and standard rooms (height 3 m), it is customary to determine the power indicator using a simple formula. With the help of 1 kW of heat energy, you can heat an area of ​​10 sq. m. In old houses with poor thermal insulation, it is necessary to install a boiler, the power of which is 20-50% higher than the calculated one. A double-circuit boiler is also selected about 20% more powerful so that heating hot water does not adversely affect the temperature of the coolant. For example, for heating a dacha with an area of ​​70-80 sq. m it will be enough to buy a boiler with a thermal power of 8-12 kW. Large house or cottage with an area of ​​over 200sq. m is able to heat a device with a power range of 22-35 kW. Experts do not advise chasing models that are too productive, frequent turning on and off the burner will strain the residents.
4. Safety. Gas equipment belongs to devices dangerous to human life. Therefore, it is necessary to study the safety systems in the boiler. The standard set of a modern gas boiler includes gas control, protection against overheating and pump blocking, autodiagnostics, and a safety valve.

In our rating, experts have selected the 18 best gas boilers for home heating. When determining the winners, feedback from domestic consumers was taken into account.

Rating of the best gas boilers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best inexpensive wall mounted gas boilers	1	Baxi ECO Four 24 F	RUB 40,019
	2	Ariston CARES X 24 FF NG	35 402 RUB
	3	Bosch Gaz 6000 W WBN 6000-12 C	RUB 28,250
	4	Lemax PRIME-V32	RUB 32 807
The best wall-mounted gas boilers in terms of price-quality ratio	1	Buderus Logamax plus GB172-42 i	RUB 112 824
	2	Baxi NUVOLA-3 Comfort 240 Fi	RUB 80,749
	3	Vaillant turboTEC pro VUW 242 / 5-3	RUB 55 480
The best inexpensive floor standing gas boilers	1	Bosch Gaz 2500 F 25	RUB 36,575
	2	Lemax Premium-16N	RUB 20 600
	3	Navien GA 23KN	35 190 RUB
The best floor-standing gas boilers in terms of price-quality ratio	1	Viessmann Vitogas 100-F GS1D870	RUB 117,773
	2	Baxi SLIM 2.300 Fi	RUB 136,000
	3	Vaillant atmoVIT VK INT 164 / 1-5	RUB 83 836
	4	Ariston UNOBLOC GPV 24 RI	RUB 71,215
The best floor-standing gas boilers of the condensing principle of operation	1	Baxi POWER HT 1.650	RUB 163 431
	2	Buderus Logano plus GB102-16	RUB 117,080
The best wall-mounted gas boilers of the condensing principle of operation	1	Viessmann Vitodens 100-W B1HC043	RUB 88,099
	2	Baxi LUNA Platinum + 1.18	RUB 69,213

Best inexpensive wall mounted gas boilers

The most compact and cheapest are wall-mounted boilers. In the budgetary sector, models for small houses and summer cottages are presented. Experts have identified several effective heating devices.

Baxi ECO Four 24 F

Rating: 4.8

The gas boiler Baxi ECO Four 24 F. is perfectly balanced in all basic parameters. It is the best option for providing heat to private homes or offices. Despite the high price, the model is in steady demand in the Russian market. With a power of 24 kW and an efficiency of 92.5%, the heating device economically consumes blue fuel, both natural gas (2.73 m3 / h) and liquefied gas (2 kg / h). Experts gave the boiler the palm in our rating for comfort and safety at work. A warm floor can be connected to the heater; there is a connector for external control.

With the help of a gas boiler, you can heat a house with an area of ​​more than 200 sq. m. Users in the reviews note the reliability and unpretentiousness of the device, nice appearance.

Advantages

• high-quality assembly;
• stylish design;
• rich functional content;
• unpretentiousness to gas quality;

disadvantages

• high price.

Ariston CARES X 24 FF NG

Rating: 4.7

The wall-mounted gas boiler Ariston CARES X 24 FF NG has several important advantages. The model successfully combines a reasonable price and a set of technical parameters. The device has a high thermal power (25.8 kW), good efficiency (93.7%), economical consumption of natural (2 cubic m / h) and liquefied (1.59 kg / h) gas. The double-circuit unit has a closed combustion chamber, and the circulation pump is connected to a single-phase network. The model does not have a separate chimney. Therefore, experts gave the product the second place in the rating.

Homeowners are pleased with the simplicity and ease of use, the presence of a separate heat exchanger, a winter-summer function. The disadvantages of users include large dimensions, the need to install a voltage stabilizer and a water filter.

Advantages

• high efficiency;
• acceptable price;
• safety of use;
• economical gas consumption;

disadvantages

• electric ignition;
• turns off at low water pressure.

Bosch Gaz 6000 W WBN 6000-12 C

Rating: 4.6

The double-circuit gas boiler Bosch Gaz 6000 W WBN 6000-12 C is designed for installation in small houses with a total area of ​​up to 100 sq. It has a small power (12 kW), while the gas consumption is also economical (natural – 2.1 cubic meters per hour, liquefied – 1.5 kg / h). The model is capable of heating water in radiators up to 82 ° C, and hot water with a maximum temperature of 60 ° C enters the bath or kitchen mixer. Of the additional options, the device is equipped only with a pump blocking protection. According to the totality of characteristics, experts put the unit on the third line of the rating.

Homeowners praise the boiler for its compactness, quiet operation, and elegant appearance. The disadvantages include a shortage of spare parts and a large number of plastic parts.

Advantages

• compactness;
• accessible menu;
• reliability and practicality;
• economical gas consumption;

disadvantages

• difficulties with repair and maintenance.

Lemax PRIME-V32

Rating: 4.5

Domestic development Lemax PRIME-V32 has the maximum power (32 kW) among budget wall-mounted boilers. The device can be purchased by owners of houses and cottages with a total area of ​​up to 320 sq. m. The model was developed taking into account the Russian operating conditions, it is not afraid of gas pressure drops. European components are used for the manufacture, so the manufacturer has managed to achieve high reliability and durability of its product. Structurally, the heating device has two circuits and a closed combustion chamber. Experts also refer to the advantages of the boiler as a separate chimney.

Some users regret that the device is not suitable for working with LPG. It cannot boast of a device and functionality. Therefore, it does not make it into the top three of the rating.

Advantages

• high power;
• reliability;
• unpretentiousness;

disadvantages

• modest functionality;
• does not work with liquefied gas.

The best wall-mounted gas boilers in terms of price-quality ratio

Among wall-mounted gas boilers, there are models that perfectly combine reasonable price and high-quality manufacturing. Such devices are chosen by the owners of houses and cottages. Here are some interesting models.

Buderus Logamax plus GB172-42 i

Rating: 4.9

A striking representative of the new generation of gas boilers is the Buderus Logamax plus GB172-42 i device. The condensing device has the highest efficiency of 109%. Thanks to the aluminum condensing heat exchanger, the manufacturer has achieved a maximum output of 41.9 kW. Compact dimensions and low weight allow the unit to be wall-mounted. A new design, a front panel made of impact-resistant glass, economical gas consumption (class A), the ability to work on liquefied gas – all these properties allowed the device to take first place in the rating.

The experts drew attention to the possibility of remote control via the Internet, which allows the equipment to fit into the “smart home” concept. The only drawback is the high price.

Advantages

• unique efficiency;
• condensing heat exchanger;
• compactness and lightness;
• stylish design;

disadvantages

• one circuit;
• high price.

Baxi NUVOLA-3 Comfort 240 Fi

Rating: 4.8

The traditional convection principle of operation is used in the gas boiler Baxi NUVOLA-3 Comfort 240 Fi. The device has two heating circuits, which allows not only to heat the premises, but also to heat the water. The power of the unit (24.4 kW) is enough to create an optimal microclimate in a house with an area of ​​up to 240 sq. m. The boiler consumes 2.78 cubic meters. m / h of natural or 2.07 kg / h of liquefied gas. The experts gave the product the second place for the presence of a built-in boiler with a volume of 60 liters and decent functional equipment. The cauldron lost to the winner of the rating in terms of innovation, the disadvantages include heavy weight and bulkiness.

Users note the stable operation of the boiler, the ability to connect to the “smart home” system. Difficulties arise with programming, there is no wi-fi module in the kit.

Advantages

• works at low gas pressure;
• availability of spare parts for sale;
• quiet work;
• spacious boiler;

disadvantages

• complex weekly programming;
• great weight.

Vaillant turboTEC pro VUW 242 / 5-3

Rating: 4.7

Reasonable price, efficiency and reliability were the main factors for getting the Vaillant turboTEC pro VUW 242 / 5-3 gas boiler into the third line of the rating. The high quality of workmanship has been appreciated by many homeowners in our country. The reviews are mostly positive. The double-circuit design allows the boiler to be used as a heater or water heater. The model loses somewhat to the leaders in power (24 kW) and efficiency (91%). Therefore, the real application of the device is possible in houses with an area of ​​200-220 sq. m. The manufacturer has installed 6 degrees of protection, equipped the product with electronic control.

A significant disadvantage of the boiler for users is the costly service. It's good that breakdowns are rare.

Advantages

• reliability;
• electronic control;
• six-level protection;
• acceptable price;

disadvantages

• expensive maintenance;
• modest power.

The best inexpensive floor standing gas boilers

Among floor-standing gas boilers, you can find reliable and durable budget devices. Due to their high power, they can be used for heating houses with a total area of ​​up to 200 sq. m. Experts liked the following models.

Bosch Gaz 2500 F 25

Rating: 4.8

The German Bosch Gaz 2500 F 25 device became the winner of the rating in the nomination of low-cost floor-standing boilers. The impeccable quality is complemented by high power (25 kW), decent efficiency (92%), and built-in automation. The model is best suited for heating a house with an area of ​​200-220 sq. m. It will be convenient for users to control the operation of the heating device thanks to the display backlight. Natural gas is used as the main fuel; if necessary, the device can be easily configured to use liquefied gas. The manufacturer also took care of safety. Overheating and freeze protection, auto diagnostics will make the use of gas equipment worry-free for the homeowner.

Consumers can only complain about high consumption of natural gas (2.73 cubic meters per hour).

Advantages

• workmanship;
• operational safety;
• built-in automation;
• high power;

disadvantages

• increased gas consumption.

Lemax Premium-16N

Rating: 4.7

Despite the modest power (16 kW) and efficiency (90%), the Lemax Premium-16N gas boiler occupies an honorable second place in the rating. A single-circuit device is able to create a cozy atmosphere in a small house up to 160 sq. m. The advantage of the model, according to experts, is energy independence. This property is appreciated by residents of regions where power outages occur.

Users like the economy of natural gas consumption (1.9 cubic meters per hour), ease of use, availability of spare parts for sale, and low-cost maintenance. Adequate price and reliability add popularity to the boiler. The disadvantages include a minimum of modern functions and a rustic design.

Advantages

• low price;
• economical gas consumption;
• simple construction;
• energy independence;

disadvantages

• lack of modern features;
• humble design.

Navien GA 23KN

Rating: 4.6

The experts put the Navien GA 23KN gas boiler on the third line of the rating. This two-circuit model has a thermal power of 23 kW and an efficiency of 91.5%, which allows you to heat houses up to 230 sq. m. The device operates on natural gas (consumption 2.24 cubic meters / h), you can switch to liquefied gas (consumption 1.96 kg / h). The device is quite comfortable in operation, there is an auto-ignition, display, remote control, power-on indication, pressure gauge, thermometer, programmer and flame modulation. Safety is ensured by protection against overheating and freezing; all malfunctions are detected in a timely manner thanks to self-diagnostics.

Users distinguish a combination of price and quality, reliable stainless steel heat exchangers. The downside is the noise of the device and the need to use original spare parts.

Advantages

• combination of price and quality;
• wide functionality;
• stainless steel heat exchanger;

disadvantages

• noisy work;
• original spare parts required.

The best floor-standing gas boilers in terms of price-quality ratio

More complex tasks can be solved by floor-standing gas boilers from the middle price segment. Owners of houses with a total area of ​​up to 300 square meters should take a closer look at them. m. Experts have identified several proven models.

Viessmann Vitogas 100-F GS1D870

Rating: 4.9

The combination of high performance and economical gas consumption became the main trump cards of the Viessmann Vitogas 100-F GS1D870 gas boiler in the fight for the first place in the rating. With a thermal power of 29 kW and high efficiency (92%), a single-circuit device can heat a house with an area of ​​280 sq. m. Due to its compact size, the boiler will fit into small utility rooms, and there will be no problems with installation. Experts note the German quality of the equipment, high reliability and long service life.

Users like the spectacular appearance of the device, economical gas consumption, and compactness. Weather-dependent automation regulates energy consumption taking into account the air temperature outside.

Advantages

• high performance;
• weather-dependent automation;
• compactness;
• economical gas consumption;

disadvantages

• one circuit.

Baxi SLIM 2.300 Fi

Rating: 4.8

The Italian gas boiler Baxi SLIM 2.300 Fi stands out for its elegant appearance. The floor-standing model has two circuits, which allows you to heat water in a 60 liter boiler. Experts note the presence of such modern design options as a closed combustion chamber, electronic control. The device can operate both from natural (flow rate 3.49 cubic meters / h) and from liquefied (flow rate 2.56 kg / h) gas. The manufacturer has equipped its product with a power-on indicator, thermometer, display, and pressure gauge. The boiler starts up using auto-ignition, you can connect a warm floor to it.

The model is somewhat inferior to the winner of the rating due to the high price and high weight. At the same time, the device has a high level of safety, where there is gas control, overheating protection, a safety valve, etc.

Advantages

• high power;
• safe work;
• rich functional content;
• spacious boiler;

disadvantages

• high price;
• great weight.

Vaillant atmoVIT VK INT 164 / 1-5

Rating: 4.7

An interesting option for owners of small houses or summer cottages can be the Vaillant atmoVIT VK INT 164 / 1-5 gas boiler. The thermal power of the device is 16.9 kW, which, combined with an efficiency of 91%, allows you to heat houses with an area of ​​up to 150 sq. m. Experts assessed the cost-effectiveness of the model. Natural gas consumption is 1.9 cubic meters. m / h, and the consumption of liquefied fuel is at around 1.4 kg / h. Stylish design, light weight (82 kg) and high temperature of the coolant allowed the low-power device to take an honorable third place in the ranking.

Users note the small overall dimensions of the boiler, the electronic self-diagnosis system and the reasonable price. The disadvantage is a single-circuit design with an open combustion chamber.

Advantages

• acceptable price;
• self-diagnosis system;
• lightness and compactness;
• low fuel consumption;

disadvantages

• one circuit;
• low power.

Ariston UNOBLOC GPV 24 RI

Rating: 4.6

The Ariston UNOBLOC GPV 24 RI gas boiler attracted the attention of specialists for its low price. A 24 kW device with an efficiency of 90.2% can heat a house with an area of ​​up to 220 sq. m. At the same time, the heating unit consumes only 2.8 cubic meters per hour. m of natural or 2.09 kg of liquefied gas. The temperature range of the coolant is 34-82 ° C. The set includes an expansion tank and a circulation pump.

The boiler did not make it to the top three of the rating due to its single-circuit design, open combustion chamber and limited functionality. So the safety system is represented only by a safety valve. Some users liked the simplicity and unpretentiousness of the model, other consumers appreciated the affordable price.

Advantages

• low price;
• economical gas consumption;
• ease of use;

disadvantages

• lack of modern features;
• minimum security level.

The best floor-standing gas boilers of the condensing principle of operation

When gas burns, water is formed, which they learned to use to obtain an additional portion of heat. In condensing boilers, it is possible to raise the efficiency above 100%. Among the outdoor models, the following devices attracted the attention of specialists.

Baxi POWER HT 1.650

Rating: 4.9

The Italian gas boiler Baxi POWER HT 1.650 has a high thermal power (65 kW). Thanks to the stainless steel condensing heat exchanger, the efficiency reached 107.5%. The model has a single-circuit design with a closed combustion chamber. To heat the water, natural (flow rate 7.08 cubic meters / h) or liquefied (5.2 kg / h) gas can be used. The boiler is equipped with an informative display, a thermometer, a pressure gauge, an auto-ignition, an indicator of inclusion. You can connect a warm floor to the heating device, enter external control. The security system consists of gas control, autodiagnostics, protection against overheating, freezing.

Experts call Baxi POWER HT 1.650 the most reliable premium boiler, and it becomes the winner of the rating. The only downside is the high price.

Advantages

• high power and efficiency;
• rich equipment;
• reliability and durability;
• safe operation;

disadvantages

• high price.

Buderus Logano plus GB102-16

Rating: 4.8

Experts attribute high efficiency, low consumption of blue fuel and electricity to the advantages of the Buderus Logano plus GB102-16 gas boiler. When creating a heating device, advanced technologies were used, which made it possible to bring the efficiency to a record 108%. Compact size and light weight (52 kg) simplify the task of choosing a place for installation. The automation helps to maintain the optimal temperature in the heating system, which takes into account the readings of the outside temperature sensor.

Experts put the model in second position for a low thermal power of 17 kW, more modest functional content than the leader of the rating. The single-circuit gas boiler attracts domestic users at an affordable price.

Advantages

• lightness and compactness;
• low gas consumption;
• modern automation;
• acceptable price;

disadvantages

• low power;
• modest functionality.

The best wall-mounted gas boilers of the condensing principle of operation

Wall-mounted gas boilers with a condensing principle of operation are somewhat inferior in power to floor-standing models. But they win in accessibility, compactness and economy. Here are the best products to date.

Viessmann Vitodens 100-W B1HC043

Rating: 4.9

The combination of high thermal power (35 kW) and record efficiency (108.7%) made the Viessmann Vitodens 100-W B1HC043 wall-mounted gas boiler the winner of the rating. A small, lightweight model will fit into the tightest boiler room. All components of the device are accessible for service, although the device is reliable and trouble-free. Environmentalists pay attention to the low level of emissions of harmful compounds in exhaust gases. Thanks to the variable fan speed, it is possible to significantly save on electricity. And gas consumption can be reduced by about 20%.

Users note the ability to adjust the power in a wide range (8.8-35 kW), ease of control, reliable operation of the device.

Advantages

• high efficiency;
• profitability;
• ease of maintenance;
• compactness and lightness;

disadvantages

• not detected.

Baxi LUNA Platinum + 1.18

Rating: 4.8

The wall-mounted gas boiler Baxi LUNA Platinum + 1.18 successfully combines ease of operation and the latest technology. The model is designed for small houses, as evidenced by the maximum heat output (18.4 kW). The single-circuit device is equipped with a closed combustion chamber and a stainless steel heat exchanger. It can operate both on natural gas (1.84 cubic meters per hour) and on liquefied gas (1.35 kg / h). Yielding to the winner of the rating in performance, the Italian boiler looks more profitable in terms of comfort. The heating device can be controlled remotely, it is possible to connect a separate chimney, as well as a warm floor.

Homeowners appreciated the affordable price, economy and convenience of using the gas boiler.

Advantages

• rich equipment;
• safe work;
• convenient control;
• economical fuel consumption;

disadvantages

• modest performance.

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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.