Description  

Looking for a replacement boiler? The Vaillant ecoTec plus 824 is a wall mounted combination condensing boiler. This high-efficiency unit is suitable for open vent and sealed systems. This manufacturer is considered one of the most reliable heating specialists in the UK.

Price Range

£850 – £950

 

Pros

• LPG convertible
• SEDBUK A rated over 90% efficient
  
• Built in expansion vessel of 10 litres
• Frost thermostat to protect the unit
• Compact size and shape only 72cm in height
  
• Suitable for vented and unvented cylinders
• 2 year manufacturers guarantee

Cons

• Clock/timer is optional and does not come standard
  
• Hot water flow rate may not be as high as some other units.

Specifications

Type:	Combination
Output:	19 kW
Hot Water Flow Rate (L/min):	9
Clock/Timer:	Optional
Sedbuk Energy Efficiency Category:	A rated
Size (cm):	72 x 44x 30
LPG Convertible:	Yes

BUYability Favourite Features

The Vaillant ecoTec plus 824 features Valliant’s ‘Aqua Comfort’ system, which incorporates a warm start facility and provides instantaneous hot water at a constant temperature, perfect for your early morning shower. This model also has a frost thermostat which prevents the boiler from freezing up during the winter and should be set between 3-5 degrees Celsius.

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Overall BUYability Rating 

The Vaillant ecoTec plus 824 is a reliable unit with all of the popular and dependable features that your family wants. Vaillant’s AquaComfort system and built-in status/diagnostic display ensure that the Vaillant ecoTec plus 824 performs well from day one. As one of the lightest and smallest units on the market at only 72 cm in and height 36 kg in weight you can be sure it’s easier to install and can be neatly hidden away. Service valves and pipe clip connections make it a doddle to maintain and fix should anything go wrong.

Boiler Output Choices

Model	Output	Typically Suitable for
ecoTEC plus 824	6.7 – 19.0kW	Small Flat
ecoTEC plus 831	8.7 – 24.0kW	Small House
ecoTEC plus 837	12.0 – 28.0kW	3 Bed Detached
exoTEC plus 937	12.0 – 28.0kW	4-5 Bed Detached

The Plus 824 model has a maximum output of 19 kW which not huge but more than sufficient for a small flat. It also has a large stainless steel heat exchanger which makes this unit particularly good at extracting heat and reducing wasted energy. The Eco Tec range continues to be a very popular choice for homeowners looking for a small efficient unit which is reliable and easy to maintain.