I Need A Replacement Water Heater - A Budget Guide
If something's gone wrong in a property, many people's immediate concern is the cost required or the money that's about to be spent, creating a sense of dread about the whole thing! Luckily, in the world of water heating, we are particularly keen on being able to offer as budget-friendly as possible. Though sometimes this might not be achievable, we have a quality track record of saving our customers plenty of money whilst still offering a high-quality solution. When it comes to a replacement water heater, we have prepared some quality recommendations that shouldn't stretch your budget beyond your imagination.
For Smaller Heaters
If you're looking at a small-scale replacement water heater, something to suit just one or two basins at a time, we have a few options here that we would consider best sellers:
When it comes to vented products, the Santon Aquarius over/under models would be our first go-to. Available in 7 or 10-litre options, these are some of the best in class for reliable durable and cost-effective water heating, and we can offer 1 or 3kW heating options allowing refinability for lower or higher frequency usage. All at some of the lowest prices in the field.
If we were looking at an unvented solution, our first port of call would likely be the Ariston Andris Lux range. Available from 10 to 30-litre options, these over and under-sink options boast maximum efficiency, high-quality enamelled components, and on-heater temperature control allowing for quality whilst maintaining some of the cheapest per-unit options in the market.
For Medium Scale Heaters
For anything up to 100 Litres, we can heartily recommend in the vented and unvented spaces:
The R Plus range offers some of the cheapest options available. Whilst it's certainly no joke that vented units at a sizing above 30 litres will begin to set you back, this range offers top performance, with modern technology inside, at the best possible rates. All in all though, if you're looking to save some money, you'd be much better off shifting to an unvented system.
And if you're going to do that, we'd seriously recommend the Ariston Pro 1 Series. Starting the range roughly half as expensive as the R Plus options above, these units are the cheapest in the market, appearing compact and slim whilst offering some quality efficient heating with valves and expansion as necessary all included in the price. The Pro 1 Range truly offers some of the best 30-100L water storage options at some of the lowest prices out there size for size.
For Large Scale Heaters & Cylinders
When browsing for a larger-scale replacement water heater, unvented units really dominate the market, so we'll split our recommendations into two core categories covering direct & indirect cylinders.
For direct options, one of the best budget solutions is the Gledhill ES series. These are some of the most accredited products in the market and perform the same function as units that could well set you back twice the cost. In reliability and quality, these cylinders perform brilliantly and cater to a range of sizes from 90 to 300 litres. The Gledhill Platinum even offers internal expansion at a small pricing increase, which in turn would minimise plumbing and overall space taken up in the household.
For indirect options, we would recommend either Joule Air or Gledhill Platinum as the two best-performing ranges. Both feature internal expansion vessels, a low-cost entry point when compared to other similar units, and a focus on reliability and manufacturing precision. All Cylinders we offer here direct or indirect come with lifetime internal tank warranties for your peace of mind, though it is worth noting here that Gledhill Platinum offer 2 years on electrical components compared to Joules 1.
Conclusion
Hopefully, we've given some good information for the budget-focussed purchaser to think about when replacing water heaters! We aim to provide you with accurate information to help you make clear and informed decisions at every step of the purchasing process, from specification to installation. If the above information does not help you narrow it down, we are happy to help! Just give us a call at 01934 253600 and our friendly staff are on hand to help with whatever query you might have.
