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

If you are searching for a system boiler for your house or flat, the Ideal Vogue Max S15 is certainly one to consider.

A system boiler needs a hot water cylinder to work but it does not require a cold water tank, unlike with heat only boilers. This makes system boilers suitable for properties that lack loft space (or have no loft at all) or where a loft conversion is planned. The cylinder stores hot water for use throughout the day and water can be distributed to more than one tap or shower simultaneously without a loss of pressure or temperature (something combi boilers really struggle with).

System boilers are generally found in larger homes or properties housing large families. System boilers are easier to install than heat only boilers because their major components, including the circulation pump, are built-in and, of course, no cold water tank is needed.

With a system boiler, you use the control panel to set times for when you want the heating and hot water to be available but, unlike combi boilers, they cannot deliver hot water instantly. If you don't set your timer, you will have to wait for the water to heat up.

Is the Ideal Vogue Max S15 system boiler a suitable option for my house or flat?

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 Gas Safe boiler installer would recommend that this Ideal Vogue Max S15 System boiler be installed in smaller homes and apartments with one bathroom and up to 10 radiators.

Ideal Vogue Max S15 size

The dimensions of the Ideal Vogue Max S15 are 740 mm tall, 445 mm wide, and 330 mm deep.

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

The Ideal Vogue Max S15 is a condensing gas boiler - this is the type of boiler we recommend to most clients because they're better for the environment and they will save money on annual fuel bills.

A condensing boiler captures and recycles the warmth still present in both the flue exhaust gases and water vapour condensation created when gas is burned to provide your boiler with power.

This means it needs less gas to operate and it uses this extra energy to perform a number of tasks, including heating the colder water that comes back to the boiler from the radiators in your home.

What energy efficiency ratings have been awarded to the Ideal Vogue Max S15 system?

Environmentally-friendly heating has become an important issue for homeowners concerned about the accelerating pace of climate change.

Dangerous levels of nitrogen dioxide emissions in larger UK cities are caused by gas boilers in domestic properties, and 14% of the UK’s greenhouse gas production is as a result of central heating.

If you would like your next boiler to help in the fight against climate change, would the Ideal Vogue Max S15 system be a suitable choice?

All boilers manufactured in the UK from April 2018 must achieve a SEDBUK “A” grade and an energy efficiency rating of 92% or above. Before that, the minimum was 88% - efficiency ratings of 88% and 89% were scored a “B” and 90%+ an "A".

A boiler's energy efficiency rating describes how much energy it uses and wastes during its standard operation.

The energy efficiency of the Ideal Vogue Max S15 was rated at 92% with a SEDBUK grading of "A".

The Energy Related Products (ERP) Directive's aim is to reduce the harmful gas emissions created during a product’s manufacture and active end use right through to its disposal.

The ERP rating for the Ideal Vogue Max S15 is "TBC".

Is there a warranty on the Ideal Vogue Max S15 system boiler if it breaks down?

The Ideal Vogue Max S15 boiler comes with a parts and labour warranty lasting 10 years.