Rating gas boilers for quality and reliability

Equipment that uses natural gas to heat water is quite in demand, because it allows you to get hot water at any time. Modern columns are very reliable, economical and safe, and each manufacturer praises its products, so it can be difficult to understand the advantages and disadvantages of a particular model.

Taking into account the parameters of gas boilers, experts' opinions and user reviews, the rating of manufacturers of the most popular and purchased boilers is as follows:

1. In first place - German columns from Vaillant. They are praised for their unpretentiousness, reliability, quality assembly and fairly long service life. In addition, all products of this brand are equipped with burners with modulating capacity.
2. The second place is occupied by equipment from Bosch. This manufacturer, known for its German quality, has a fairly wide range of burners with affordable price. Modulating burners, high reliability and safe use are the main advantages of Bosch products.
3. In third place are the devices of the Italian manufacturer Ariston. Their demand is due to the affordable price and quite high quality. Thanks to the use of durable composite material in the manufacture of such speakers, the equipment lasts a long time.
4. The fourth place rightfully belongs to the domestic manufacturer Neva. Budget, attractive design, a wide range, versatility and quite decent quality - these are the main advantages of the products of this Russian manufacturer.
5. In fifth place are inexpensive Chinese speakers of Termaxi brand. Their advantage is the presence of a modulating burner in all products. The power of the devices differs depending on the model.

Heaters running on natural gas, produced by many Russian and foreign companies. Let's consider the most popular models in our country:

• To select a suitable speaker, both for a city apartment, and for a country or country house, first of all you need to determine the capacity of the device. It will determine the performance of the speaker - and the speed of water heating, and the ability to supply water to several points. Low-power devices (up to 20 kW) can heat about 10-11 liters of water per minute and provide only one point of water withdrawal. The higher the power of the device, the more points it can simultaneously provide warm water and the more water will be heated by such a speaker in one minute.
• The next parameter, which differs between gas water heaters, is the type of ignition. Consider whether you need a device with piezo ignition, as such equipment is cheaper, but the gas consumption in such a heater will be higher than in models with a more modern electric ignition. With the piezo ignition you need to press the button, and inside the unit is always lit igniter that consumes gas for nothing. Electric ignition is more convenient to use, but it can also be difficult. If it is running on batteries, they need to be replaced about once a year, and devices, ignition of which is activated by a hydraulic turbine, they need a sufficiently high water pressure.
• The cost of the speaker is also affected by the type of burner. In the more expensive units it is modulating, that is, it is able to maintain a certain temperature of water, regardless of the pressure in the pipes.
• Choosing a water heater, it is very important to pay enough attention to the safety of its use. The homeowner needs to be sure that the appliance will not harm the health of the users or the premises in situations such as no draft, back draft or flame extinction. So find out what sensors that ensure the safe operation of the speaker are in the chosen unit.

You'll learn many useful nuances about choosing a gas-fired heater by watching the following video.