Looking for a new regular boiler for your small Edinburgh property? Want minimal fuss?

Having helped many customers looking for this option over the years, I know that not everyone wants to upgrade to a combi boiler – some just want the easiest fix, with none of the upheaval.

I don’t blame you for taking the stress-free option, as who really looks forward to a nice, inconvenient boiler installation? No-one, that’s who.

That’s why I’d recommend the Vaillant EcoTEC Plus 412 regular boiler – it serves as a direct replacement, so often you’ll find your boiler replacement can go quickly and smoothly.

Got your attention? Read on for my in-depth review of the Vaillant EcoTEC Plus 412:

Introduction

Vaillant is currently one of the best boiler brands out there, with a reputable for making quality long-standing, reliable boilers. They are also Quiet Mark accredited, resulting in the quietest models on the market.

I’ve used the EcoTEC Plus 412 on direct swaps in the past, and it really is one of the best boilers if you’re looking for minimal stress and upheaval. I’ve been able to replace it whilst keeping the existing pump and controls (which were still relatively new), so it was the best result for everybody.

And because the 412 is a high efficiency condensing regular boiler, you may even save a few pennies on your heating bills. What’s not to love about that?

Output and flow rate

With an overall output of 12kw to the heating and hot water cylinder, this boiler is ideal for a small flat or 2-bedroom home with a 150-litre hot water cylinder.

You’ll find it should happily keep you cosy in winter, however if you have particularly high ceilings, or 3+ bedrooms, you will probably need to size up to a 15kw or 18kw boiler.

Size and special features

The Vaillant EcoTEC Plus 412 is only just small enough to fit inside a kitchen cupboard – although you may want to measure just to make sure. Its measurements are 600mm x 375mm x 340mm, and is quoted to be ‘kitchen-friendly’.

Small boilers are always a huge plus, as it gives you far more options to help you make the most of the available space in your home. The 412’s push-button programming also makes it incredibly easy to use.

Unfortunately, this boiler is NOT suitable for old gravity fed systems, so you would need to upgrade to a fully pumped system.

Guarantee

Fantastic news – installing the Vaillant EcoTEC Plus 412 (with accredited installers) means you benefit from one of the very best boiler guarantees on the market right now – giving you a whole 10 years peace of mind!

There’s not even any need to worry about fitting the manufacturer’s own controls and filter for that awesome deal, unlike the guarantee from Worcester Bosch.

Vaillant also has its own dedicated engineers to attend call-outs just in case you ever run into problems – so you’ll know your new boiler will get the very best of care.

I like to recommend Vaillant guarantees to my customers, as they have no hidden small print or unexpected credit card charges for call-outs, unlike other similar boiler manufacturers.

Tech specs

Below, I’ve put together a quick summary of all you need to know about the EcoTEC Plus 412:

• Boiler output: 12kw to heating and hot water cylinder
• Ideal for: Small flat or 2-bedroom home, with 150-litre hot water cylinder
• ERP rating: A
• Guarantee: 10 years*

Conclusion

If it’s time to replace your old regular boiler, but want minimal stress or upheaval, the Vaillant EcoTEC Plus 412 could be your ideal choice. Its 12kw output makes it ideal for a small flat or 2-bedroom home with a 150-litre hot water cylinder.

This particular boiler is small enough to fit inside a kitchen cupboard, and it also has very user-intuitive push-button controls, so you can have it up and running in no time.

Finally, Vaillant’s fantastic no-quibble 10-year* guarantee and dedicated engineers mean you’ll be covered on the off-chance anything does happen to go wrong.

*10-year guarantee is subject to being installed by a Vaillant accredited installer and serviced annually byGas Safe registered engineer.

What are your thoughts on the Vaillant EcoTEC Plus 412?