Is the Ideal Vogue Max S15 a combi, system or regular boiler?

Ideal’s Vogue Max S15 is one you might consider if you’re looking for a system boiler for your house or flat.

System boilers share many similarities with more traditional heat only boilers, like the need to program the times you want them to provide you with heat and hot water - just use the control panel to do this.

Where they differ from regular boilers is that they do not require a separate cold-water tank - everything is done within the hot water cylinder, which contains built-in circulating pumps. This makes them easier to install as there is one less component to fit and makes them more suitable for properties with no loft space, smaller lofts or for homeowners who are considering converting their loft.

As long as you have programmed your system boiler in advance, you will have the hot water you need ready for whenever you want to use it. Once the water is heated, it will remain available, warm, inside the tank until it’s all used up. It will then draw more water from the mains to start heating so that it can provide heat and hot water for the times you've told the system boiler you need it.

Is the Ideal Vogue Max S15 system boiler the right choice for my house or apartment?

It's best to choose a boiler whose size or "output" is right for your home.

The more hot water and heat you want, the higher the output level of your boiler should be. Output is measured in kilowatts and it describes the maximum level of power your boiler has to heat water.

If your output level is too low, your boiler will not have the power it needs to get your water as hot as you want it, particularly when there's a lot of demand for it. Choose a boiler whose output level is too high and you'll have all the hot water you need but will be paying too much for it through higher gas bills.

Which types of property would this Ideal Vogue Max S15 System boiler be appropriate for given its output of 15 kW?

A PlumbProud boiler engineer would recommend that this Ideal Vogue Max S15 System boiler is suitable for smaller homes and apartments with up to 10 radiators and one bathroom.

What are the proportions of a Ideal Vogue Max S15 boiler?

The Ideal Vogue Max S15 measures 740 mm in height and has a width of 445 mm and a depth of 330 mm.

Is the Ideal Vogue Max S15 non-condensing or condensing?

We recommend that, if possible, you choose a condensing boiler like the Ideal Vogue Max S15.

Condensing boilers are more energy-efficient. They achieve this efficiency by capturing the heat present in flue exhaust gases and water vapour condensation and recycling that heat to, for example, warm colder water coming back from your radiators.

By choosing the latest condensing boiler, you'll also notice a significant reduction in your gas bills, particularly if you're replacing a boiler more than 15 years old.

Is the Ideal Vogue Max S15 system good for the environment?

How we heat our homes and the damage this does to the environment has become a pressing concern for many homeowners worried about the effects and impact of climate change.

14% of the UK’s greenhouse gas production comes from central heating. In the bigger cities, gas boilers in particular are responsible for dangerous levels of nitrogen dioxide emissions.

Will choosing a Ideal Vogue Max S15 system boiler for your home be positive for the environment? Let's examine the figures.

Boilers manufactured or supplied to UK domestic properties must achieve a legal minimum energy efficiency rating of 92% (equivalent to a good "A" grade using the SEDBUK scale). Prior to this, the minimum was 88% (88% and 89% are a "B" SEDBUK grade and anything 90% or above is an "A" grade).

The energy efficiency rating of a boiler refers to the amount of energy it uses to perform its everyday functions as well as the amount of energy it wastes.

The Ideal Vogue Max S15 has been given a rating of 92% for energy efficiency, equivalent to a SEDBUK "A" rating.

The ERP (or Energy Related Products Directive) is a European regulation governing products which require energy to operate throughout their lives and encourages manufacturers to create products that are more environmentally friendly.

The legislation is designed to reduce the potential for harmful gas emissions during manufacturing and actual use right through to the point of final disposal.

For the Ideal Vogue Max S15, the ERP rating is "A".

What warranty do I get if I purchase the Ideal Vogue Max S15 boiler?

A parts and labour warranty of 10 years is included when you purchase the Ideal Vogue Max S15 boiler through PlumbProud.