Want to know how Worcester Bosch system boilers compare to Baxi system boilers?
If you’re in the market for a new system boiler, both of these brands will likely be on your radar; for two very different reasons. Worcester Bosch is the market leader, and has been voted Which’s ‘Best Buy’ several years running. Baxi, on the other hand, offers fantastic value for money and is gaining market share.
So, which of these two brands is best for your home? Well, a lot of it depends on what you need.
As an experienced heating engineer, I’ve compared Worcester Bosch system boilers with Baxi system boilers. So, you can get a rough idea of which brands might be best suited to your home.
Outputs and flow rates
First, let’s take a look at the outputs and flow rates you can expect from these boiler ranges. If you already know what you need, this part will come in helpful. If not, don’t worry. Your chosen heating engineer will be able to measure your home’s heat loss and make an assessment.
Worcester Bosch system boilers
- Greenstar CDi Classic system: 30kW and 35kW central heating outputs
- Greenstar i system: 9kW, 12kW, 15kW, 18kW, 21kW, 24kW, 27kW, and 30kW central heating outputs
Baxi system boilers:
- EcoBlue system boiler: 12kW, 15kW, 18kW, 24kW, 28kW and 32kW central heating outputs
- MegaFlo system boiler: 15kW, 18kW, 24kW, 28kW and 32kW central heating outputs
Size guide
Sometimes size matters. Sometimes, you might need to make the most of available space in your home, which is why a compact boiler might make all the difference. Or, if it matters less, a wall-hung boiler can sit happily on your kitchen wall, or in a larger storage cupboard.
Worcester Bosch system boilers
- Greenstar CDi Classic system: 760mm x 440mm x 360mm (wall-hung)
- Greenstar i system: 710mm x 400mm x 330mm (wall-hung) apart from the 27 and 30i, which measure in at: 690mm x 390mm x 280mm (compact)
Baxi system boilers:
- EcoBlue system boiler: 700mm x 295mm x 390mm (compact – will fit in a deep-fill kitchen cupboard)
- MegaFlo system boiler: 780mm x 450mm x 345mm (wall-hung)
Guarantees
A good, long guarantee is absolutely vital to ensuring you get the most out of your investment. Here’s what you can expect from these two brands.
Worcester Bosch system boilers
- Greenstar CDi Classic system: 10 years (when fitted with the brand’s own controls and magnetic central heating filter & Greenstore unvented hot water cylinder)
- Greenstar i system: 8 years (when fitted with the brand’s own controls and magnetic central heating filter)
Baxi system boilers:
- EcoBlue system boiler: 7 years
- MegaFlo system boiler: 7 years
TIP: All guarantees are only valid when serviced annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
Best suited to
This is the part where I tell you which of these boiler ranges might be best suited to your home.
Worcester Bosch system boilers
- Greenstar CDi Classic system: Large, 3 – 6 bedroom homes with 10 – 18 radiators
- Greenstar i system: Anything from a small flat with 3 – 5 radiators, to a large family home with 10 – 14 radiators
Baxi system boilers:
- EcoBlue system boiler: Small properties with 4 – 6 radiators, to large family homes with 12 – 16 radiators
- MegaFlo system boiler: Medium properties with 6 – 8 radiators, to large family homes with 12 – 16 radiators
Conclusion
I hope you’ve found this blog helpful. Both Baxi and Worcester Bosch have a good range of system boilers to give you fantastic flow rates to your taps, and are more than capable of keeping your home warm and cosy. System boilers are also incredibly efficient – more so than regular boilers. Combined with an unvented cylinder? You’ll never run out of hot water again.
Do you have any specific questions about any of these ranges? Let me know in the comments’ below. I’d love to be able to help!
