The popularity of electric boilers is due to their low energy consumption and the ability to install in any room.

In specialized stores you can find gas or electric water heaters, combined or indirect heating boilers. It is difficult to say which of them are the most popular and preferred for use in homes and apartments. Here, as in many other cases, everything depends on the tasks imposed by the consumer on the object.

The best gas boilers

Ariston SGA 150

Ariston SGA 150

The enamelled tank of the heater holds 155 liters of water. This volume will be sufficient even at high flow rates. Water is heated to a temperature of 75 degrees Celsius, and the power consumed in this case is 7.22 kW. This means that the installation has a high efficiency.

«Ariston» is able to withstand the pressure of the liquid in the supply, equal to 8 atmospheres. The control system also inspires confidence. The burner is equipped with gas control, and the boiler design is equipped with a safety valve that reduces excess pressure that occurs when the liquid is heated. When installing and fixing the water heater, its considerable dimensions should be taken into account. The weight of this model is 53 kilograms.

Baxi SAG3 80

Baxi SAG3 80

A compact wall-mounted boiler is ideal for installation in a large private house, as well as in a small apartment. The capacity of the heater tank is 80 liters, which is enough for moderate water consumption. To improve performance, the tank is coated with a durable enamel that protects it from corrosion.

The gas burner is equipped with a gas control system, and the design itself has a release valve that removes excess pressure from the tank. Temperature control is carried out mechanically. With reduced dimensions compared to floor models, the Baksi boiler weighs an impressive 34 kilograms. However, in comparison with competitors, it still remains the best wall-mounted gas heater.

American Water Heater

American Water Heater

Despite the rather high cost, the American Water Heater ProLine G-61-50T40-3NV storage water heater can rightfully be called one of the best gas boilers. The volume of the water tank is 190 liters, and the maximum thermal power for heating it to a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius is 11.7 kW. In order to prevent the occurrence of corrosion, a glass-ceramic coating is applied to the walls of the tank.

Since the exporter of boilers is the United States, the main drawback and inconvenience during installation are associated with the indication of some parameters in the units of measurement adopted in this country. Like all gas heaters, the American Water Heater requires periodic scheduled maintenance. But, despite this, it is one of the most reliable boilers in its class, which is confirmed by numerous customer reviews.

The best electric boilers

Gorenje OTG 80 SL B6

Gorenje OTG 80 SL B6

Buyers consider an electric water heater from a well-known Slovak company to be one of the best in its price category. According to user reviews, water heating in this model is an order of magnitude faster than in other similar models: the maximum temperature is reached in 185 minutes. At the same time, it cannot be said that the boiler consumes a lot of electricity. Its power is equal to two kilowatts, and heating is carried out by two built-in heating elements to a temperature of 75 degrees Celsius.

In terms of protection, the Gorenie boiler also has everything that is necessary for safe operation: safety and check valves, a thermostat that protects against overheating and freezing of water. The walls of the 80 liter tank are enamelled, so you don’t have to worry about premature corrosion.

Ariston ABS BLU R 80V

Ariston ABS BLU R 80V

The compact model of the Ariston ABS BLU R 80V heater could claim the highest place, but it lost little in terms of functionality to the best boiler in this category. Despite its small size, this «Ariston» holds 80 liters of water. However, its heating is rather slow, largely due to the presence of only one heating element. But this disadvantage is compensated by the low power required by the boiler for heating water — only 1.5 kW.

The functionality provides for a protective power off, which protects a person from electric shock during an electrical breakdown. Otherwise, it has a basic package. With a modest size (height barely reaches 76 centimeters), its weight is 22 kilograms.

Thermex Sprint 80 SPR-V

Thermex Sprint 80 SPR-V

The main advantage of the model, noted by users, is the rapid heating of water and the presence of the «Turbo» mode, which puts the installed tubular electric heater into operation at maximum power. The 80 liter tank has a durable glass-ceramic coating. Water is heated to a temperature of 75 degrees Celsius, and the heating element consumes 2.5 kW of power.

Otherwise, the equipment and characteristics do not differ from most other options. The Termex water heater has a magnesium anode that protects parts from inevitable corrosion, a pre-installed temperature limiter, and a safety valve that removes critical pressure from the tank. A solid model, the quality of which is confirmed by good customer reviews.

The best indirect heating boilers

Drazice OKC 200 NTRR

Drazice OKC 200 NTRR

Based on the balance of price and quality, the Drazice OKC 200 NTRR simply has no competitors. This indirect heating boiler can be called one of the best in a number of ways. Two heat exchangers take part in heating the water placed in a 200-liter tank, the total power of which is 48 kW. Within 5 minutes after turning on, the water begins to noticeably increase in temperature, and the maximum rate is limited to 90 degrees Celsius.

Also, this model is equipped with a system of protection against overheating, overpressure, magnesium anti-corrosion anode. As an additional function, the possibility of combined supply of hot water from the boiler and another source of thermal energy is provided. The total weight of the boiler is 108 kilograms.

Protherm FE 200/6 BM

Protherm FE 200/6 BM

The storage water heater is equipped with a tank containing 184 liters of water, heated by one stainless steel heat exchanger. Water is heated to a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, after which the built-in overheating protection is activated. In addition to it, a thermostat is installed inside the case, with which you can put a limit on the permissible heating temperature.

This Proterm model is equipped with a mechanical control system and, according to users, is quite reliable. The weight of the boiler is 97 kilograms, and, given the dimensions, it is more expedient to install it in large private houses.

Gorenje GV 200

Gorenje GV 200

Sometimes, for reliable and stable operation, you do not need to buy expensive equipment with bloated functionality; additional options often become the main reason for its breakdown. Obviously, the Gorenje specialists, who created the Gorenje GV 200 boiler model, adhered to the same opinion. It has a very limited set of functions, which has a beneficial effect on both the price and the duration of operation. Heating of water in a tank with a volume of 200 liters occurs due to a heat exchanger made of stainless steel. The maximum heating temperature is limited to 75 degrees Celsius and is mechanically regulated.

The best flow boilers

Zanussi GWH 10 Fonte Glass La Spezia

Zanussi GWH 10 Fonte Glass La Spezia

A flowing gas water heater from a well-known Italian manufacturer is in high demand among buyers. First of all, they are captivated by its interesting design and compactness. When considering the technical characteristics, it becomes clear that this is a really worthy model of a geyser. Its main feature is the maximum degree of protection. The manufacturer has provided everything — protection against overheating, limiting the heating temperature. Pleased with the presence of electric ignition, for which you do not need to connect the device to the electrical network — it runs on batteries. Productivity is also good — up to 10 liters per minute.

In the reviews, users note an attractive design, very quiet operation, convenient temperature settings, good performance, and the presence of an electronic scoreboard. Compared with old style water heaters, this instantaneous water heater is completely safe and very convenient to operate.

Electrolux NPX 8 Flow Active 2.0

Electrolux NPX 8 Flow Active 2.0

Functional instantaneous electric water heater with a maximum outlet water temperature of up to 60 degrees Celsius. In a minute at an average pressure heats up to 4.2 liters. Operation is facilitated by electronic control, the presence of a convenient display and a self-diagnostic system. The water heater is supplied with a water filter, which significantly increases the service life of the equipment. The manufacturer provides protection against overheating and switching on without water.

Many choose this model for small kitchens and bathrooms. The water heater has very compact dimensions (226x370x88 mm) and low weight (2.5 kg). Despite this, it does an excellent job of heating domestic water, which is confirmed by numerous user reviews.

CLAGE CEX 9

CLAGE CEX 9

This electric instantaneous water heater is often chosen by users in cases of hot water outages. It is compact (180x294x110 mm), but at the same time quite productive — it heats 5 liters of water per minute to a temperature of 55 degrees Celsius, which is quite enough for taking a shower and washing dishes. Heating starts automatically when the hot water tap is opened. All operating parameters are displayed on the LCD display, and you can set the exact temperature settings from the touch control panel. The device is equipped with a self-diagnosis system — in the event of a malfunction, an error code is displayed on the display. In addition to the basic configuration, you can purchase a remote control.

In the reviews, all users note the high build quality — this water heater is made in Germany. Serious complaints about the work does not arise. On the contrary, most buyers point to a stable, fast heating, durability, maintainability of the model. Additional advantages are ease of use and stylish modern design.