Feeling curious about the Ideal Vogue Max combi boiler range?
If you’re in the market for a reliable combi boiler that can heat and supply all the hot water you need in your large family home, the Vogue Max range might already be on your radar. The Vogue is already known for being Ideal’s premium range (built with premium components), but the Vogue Max offers just that bit extra.
Quite a few of my customers are being swayed towards Ideal lately, with great value deals and slightly higher outputs for your money. And they’ve taken a leaf out of Worcester Bosch’s book with the new Vogue Max.
So, if you want a better idea of what the Vogue Max can offer you, keep reading. As an experienced heating engineer, I’m going to give you a full overview of this fantastic boiler range – as well as an idea of which might be best suited to your home.
NOTE: Always consult with your chosen heating engineer before making your final decision!
Introduction
As a brand, I can say without a doubt that Ideal has never been stronger. Sure, around 10 – 15 years ago they had some issues with reliability, but now they’re back at the top of their game – in fact, they’re the second most popular boiler brand to buy in the UK!
The reason? Well, they’re offering great value products with long guarantees – and slightly more value for money than what you’d get from the likes of Worcester Bosch and Vaillant! The Vogue Max is a great example of Ideal just getting it right.
And because the Vogue Max range is offering larger outputs and more bang for your buck, they’re currently a great deal, working out around £200 – £300 cheaper than Worcester Bosch – and they come with Ideal’s own filter.
So, what do I mean by ‘premium’ range? Ideal is following a common trend amongst manufacturers lately by using premium brass, water-set components. In the past, it was common to use plastic components in boilers. This would mean boilers would leak and fail quicker.
Oh, and one other thing; these boilers contain different sizes of expansion vessels in them. So, when you’re looking at the 40kW boiler, for instance, you don’t need a secondary expansion vessel to be fitted remotely. It can cope with those bigger radiators!
Output and flow rate
If you know the outputs and flow rates you need, this should be a good guide as to which model best suits your home! (Don’t worry – if not, your engineer should be able to advise you)
- The Ideal Vogue Max 26: 10.6 litres of hot water per minute, with an output of 26kW to the hot water, and 18kW to the heating
- The Ideal Vogue Max 32: 13.1 litres of hot water per minute, with an output of 32kW to the hot water, and 26kW to the heating
- The Ideal Vogue Max 40: 16.4 litres of hot water per minute, with an output of 40kW to the hot water, and 32kW to the heating
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: one of my favourite things about this range is the 26kW boiler. Just because it’s filling a gap in the market and providing a higher flow rate with that 26kW. Just because you’ve got a small property doesn’t mean you want a rubbish flow rate!
Size and special features
Onto size! Measuring in at around 740mm x 445mm x 330mm, the Vogue Max range are NOT compact boilers. They’re wall-hung, so they won’t fit in a standard kitchen cupboard or Edinburgh press. However, they will look great on your kitchen wall, or in a larger cupboard or utility room.
Another special feature of these that’s worth mentioning is that they’ve been awarded with the Quiet Mark! That means these boilers are super quiet. You won’t hear them! They also features a backlit 3.5” LCD full colour display, and have a low lift weight.
Guarantee
Now, this is the one big difference that separates the Vogue Max from the Vogue. Because, aside from the guarantee, these are essentially the same boiler. However, when you fit the Vogue Max with Ideal’s own magnetic central heating filter, you’ll get a – wait for it – 12-YEAR GUARANTEE.
This is an unbelievably good deal. Usually 10 years is the most you can hope to expect from boiler brands (including market leader Worcester Bosch), so I can’t be happier that Ideal are now offering this. Ideal also have dedicated engineers for call-outs, and their guarantees are no-quibble. So, you won’t have to put up with annoying credit card charges.
TIP: Remember, your guarantee will only last for 12 years provided you have your boiler serviced annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer! (I also like that these boilers are really easy to service)
Best suited to
Listen up! This is the part you’ll definitely want to read, as I’m about to tell you which boiler might be perfect for your home!
- Ideal Vogue Max 26: Perfectly suited to a small 1-bedroom flat with 3 – 6 radiators, a basin and high-pressure shower. May be slow to run a bath. (Got a bath? Opt for the 32kw)
- Ideal Vogue Max 32: Best matched to an apartment or 3-bedroom semi-detached home, with 8 – 12 radiators and a high pressure shower or bath
- Ideal Vogue Max 40: Great for a large home with 12+ radiators. This boiler can easily run 2 showers at once (with slightly reduced pressure), or a shower and a bath
TIP: My advice is to use this as a rough guide. Always get an engineer to check your home’s heat loss before installing a new boiler, as there are other factors to take into consideration (such as high ceilings, stone floors and single or double glazing).
Conclusion
Thanks for reading. Hopefully you now have a better idea of whether the Vogue Max combi boiler range might suit your needs. Any of these boilers would be a fantastic buy, as the extra long guarantee means you won’t find anything else like it on the market!
Got any other questions about the Ideal Vogue Max range that I’ve failed to answer? Please leave a comment below. I’m always around to help!
