Do you need a direct replacement for the old, regular boiler in your small-medium sized Edinburgh home?

Over the years, a lot of my customers have asked me about what to do when their old, regular boilers have packed up.

It can be a tough choice, especially if you don’t want the upheaval that comes with switching to a combi, which is why I single out the Worcester Bosch Greenstar ri range as the perfect solution.

Not sure if it’s right for you? Below, I’ve put together an in-depth review so that you can learn all you need to know about the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 24ri.

Introduction

Worcester Bosch has an unbeatable reputation for providing quality boilers, having won Which’s ‘Best Buy’ four years running – so the The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 24ri is already a pretty safe bet.

This particular boiler allows for a quick fix if you’re looking for a direct replacement for your old, regular boiler, and can be installed in just 3-4 hours. This is because all of your radiators, pipework and tank can just be left in, the boiler replaced and the system quickly flushed out.

I’ve recently reviewed the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 15ri (INSERT LINK) and 18ri (INSERT LINK), and I’d recommend taking a look at the those just to check you’re making the right choice for your home.

The main difference separating the Greenstar 24ri from the ones above is that it will provide just that little bit extra power to the heating and hot water tank.

Output and flow rate

Its output of 24kw to the central heating makes the Greenstar 24ri a regular boiler that really packs a punch. It will comfortable heat a 3-4 bedroom home with around 8-10 radiators.

Saying that, there is the option of the 30cdi if you think it still may not be big enough for the job. If you’re in any doubt, get your chosen engineer to take a look at your home to help determine the right output level for you – I’d always recommend this anyway.

Bearing in mind this is a high efficiency condensing boiler, it’s important to get your engineer to check your pipework is up to specification, as it is not compatible with gravity hot water system.

The 24ri has to be fitted with a fully pumped system.

Size and special features

I’ve fitted this boiler on a few occasions where other boilers simply weren’t compact enough for the job. At only 600mm high, 390mm wide and 270mm deep, it’s a great size for fitting inside a standard kitchen wall cupboard.

This allows for the least amount of hassle when finding somewhere to store your boiler, and without having to worry about mismatching kitchen units.

Another great advantage of this high efficiency compact boiler is that it does not require any extra ventilation, so you won’t have to worry about fitting air grilles to the door or top and bottom of your cupboard.

Guarantee

Just like all the other models in the Greenstar ri range, the 24ri model comes with Worcester Bosch’s brilliant no quibble 8-year boiler guarantee* The company also has its own dedicated engineers to attend to call-outs if anything does happen to go wrong.

Worcester Bosch currently has what I think is the best boiler guarantee on the market. It’s true that there are longer guarantees out there from other boiler companies, but there’s often a catch in the small print, or extra credit card charges before they’ll even agree to a call-out (Vaillant & Baxi are exceptions to this).

Tech specs

Below you’ll find all you need to know about the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 24ri regular boiler, at a glance:

• Boiler output: 24kw
• Ideal for: A 3-4 bedroom home with 8-10 radiators.
• ERP rating: A
• Guarantee: 8 years*

Conclusion

The above review contains everything you need to know about the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 24ri. It’s a regular boiler, and is perfect if you’re looking for a direct replacement to your old one with very minimal upheaval.

The 24kw output to the central heating makes this boiler ideal for a 3-4 bedroom home with 8 – 10 radiators. However, if you have a larger home with high ceilings and stone walls, I’d recommend getting an engineer to take a look just to be on the safe side.

The 24ri is a compact model, so it’s perfect for fitting in your kitchen cupboard or Edinburgh press – plus, it’s compatible with solar heating! Finally, you’ll benefit from Worcester Bosch’s fantastic no-quibble 8-year guarantee* which will have you covered for all eventualities.

* 8 year guarantee subject to the boiler being serviced annually by a Gas Safe Registered engineer.

What do you think of the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 24ri?