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Best rating storage water heaters

The best boilers
2020 — 2021
Rating of the best storage water heaters

Modern man is accustomed to comfortable living conditions. There is no need to carry water, it flows directly from the tap, and you can choose between cold and hot water. Maintaining personal hygiene is not difficult. But this is if there is a centralized hot water supply, and if there is none? Or, as often happens, its presence is disrupted by unscheduled repairs or the failure of worn out equipment.

Installation of an individual water heater - boiler, removes possible problems with bathing and washing dishes. Water from a tap or a specially installed container will be heated to the desired temperature whenever necessary. You do not depend on heating systems and their obsolete state. The boiler will provide the whole family with hot water for many years.

We have compiled a list of the best boilers (storage water heaters), based on expert assessments of specialists and reviews of real customers. Our recommendations will help you make the best choice for your requirements and desires. There are many competitors on the world market for equipment, but we have selected the best manufacturers and recommend that you pay special attention to them:

Budget / Inexpensive

  1. Thermex
  2. Electrolux
  3. Gorenje
  4. Ariston

Middle price category

  1. Timberk
  2. Ariston
  3. Thermex
  4. Drazice

Dear / Premium

  1. Nibe-Biawar
  2. Thermex
  3. Protherm
  4. BAXI
  5. American water
  6. Ariston
Categories
Electrical For apartment Up to 50 liters 80 to 100 liters Over 100 liters For home / cottage Gas Indirect heating
* Prices are valid at the time of publication and are subject to change without prior notice.

Electrical

Up to 50 liters / For home / cottage / Electrical / For apartment
The main advantages

When I was looking for a water heater in the kitchen of my summer cottage, I first noticed this model. I agree, it looks unprepossessing (in the budget segment, the design of Termeks is generally difficult), but in terms of price and quality it is a very good option.

A 15-liter tank is enough to wash the dishes after a small family dinner. The maximum heating is 75 degrees, and due to the good power (1.5 kW), the device reaches this level in a maximum of 45 minutes.

Even if you have hard water (like mine, for example), there is no reason for concern: the model is equipped with a magnesium anode that protects the heating element and the inner walls from scale. Change it every 2-3 years, and the water heater will be as good as new again.

Advantages
  • Good power
  • Low price
  • Easy installation
  • Thermos effect
  • Scale protection
Minuses
  • At first, the water has a specific smell
  • Unassuming appearance
Up to 50 liters / For home / cottage / Electrical / For apartment
The main advantages

Width - 27, height - 28 centimeters, volume - 10 liters. This is the most compact water heater with a top water connection. I specially measured the place under my sink - two of them will come in there!

But it is small and smart: a heater power of 1.5 kW will provide you with very fast water heating (a tank in 35-40 minutes), and you can choose from two modes. Standard - up to 75 degrees, so you get maximum hot water. There is also an economy mode, heating up to 55 degrees. In this case, the water is disinfected and virtually no scale is formed.

Reliability at a very high level for this price: used argon welding and a fairly thick low-carbon stainless steel, approved for use in food production. The water in the tank stays warm for a long time due to the 22 mm layer of polyurethane foam. Personally, I would recommend such a unit to my friends with peace of mind.

Advantages
  • Good power
  • Fast heating (tank in 35-40 min)
  • Quality and sustainable materials
  • Scale protection (anode)
  • Simple controls
Minuses
  • As the scale forms, the heating element starts to crackle
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Up to 50 liters

For home / cottage / For apartment / Up to 50 liters / Electrical
The main advantages
  • Wall mounted electric boiler with a simple mechanical control system that increases the reliability of the appliance and extends its service life
  • Thanks to the SilverHeat heating element, silver ions are released into the water at each heating cycle, which ensures high-quality cleaning of the liquid from bacteria
  • Environmentally friendly bio-glass porcelain coating of the inner surface of the tank protects the tank from corrosion and prevents the appearance of harmful chemical impurities or scale
  • High density polyurethane foam insulation minimizes heat loss, accelerates heating and saves energy
  • The provided systems of protection against overheating and "dry" switching increase the reliability and safety of the device operation
For home / cottage / For apartment / Up to 50 liters / Electrical
The main advantages
  • Electric storage water heater with a flat body, which saves space when installing the device
  • Two powerful heating elements are installed in the tank, capable of bringing the water temperature to the desired level in a minimum time (accelerated heating)
  • Electronic control with an informative LCD display on the front panel facilitates the temperature setting and visual control over the operation of the device
  • The housing made of durable engineering plastic reliably protects the internal elements of the device from damage
  • Several protection systems - from overheating, freezing, "dry" switching and the installed safety valve ensure maximum operational safety
For home / cottage / For apartment / Up to 50 liters / Electrical
The main advantages
  • Electric storage water heater with high-quality thermal insulation CFC-Free, which minimizes heat loss and speeds up the heating process
  • Thanks to excellent insulation, the boiler heats up quickly and maintains a high water temperature for a long time, even during a power outage
  • Compact size and small displacement allow using the boiler in summer cottages or small apartments
  • Finely dispersed enamel, which has undergone a special heat treatment, protects the inner walls of the tank from corrosion, which significantly extends the service life of the model
  • A thermometer is provided for visual control of the actual state of water
  • The boiler can be installed in a vertical or horizontal position, which greatly facilitates installation
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80 to 100 liters

80 to 100 liters / For home / cottage / Electrical / For apartment
The main advantages

This device, in my opinion, is best suited if you need to dilute water in a washbasin and in a kitchen sink in an apartment building. If you live alone, you can use a water heater for a shower.

With a power of 2000 W, the maximum temperature of 75 degrees is reached in an hour and a half (in the documentation, the manufacturer scares us with the figure of 185 minutes, but this is clearly too much). The thermal insulation is quite high: if you unplug the unit in the morning, the water in it will be still warm by evening.

The enamelled tank, in contrast to the one made of stainless steel, retains less specific odors from poor quality water.

The heater is installed in the water supply system with a lower water supply by standard ½ hoses. Despite this, it is not always possible to drain 100% of the water from the tank due to the non-flat bottom structure.

Advantages
  • Compactness
  • Possibility of distribution to several points of water sampling
  • Good thermal insulation
  • Two heating elements (2 power modes)
  • Quality enamelled tank
Minuses
  • It is inconvenient to drain the remaining water
For home / cottage / For apartment / 80 to 100 liters / Electrical
The main advantages
  • Anti-corrosion cylindrical water heater Protect Tank. A finely dispersed enamel coating that has undergone a special heat treatment reliably protects the inner walls of the tank
  • Additionally, a magnesium anode with increased mass is installed, which prevents the possible appearance of rust. This increases the reliability and durability of the device.
  • High-quality thermal insulation minimizes heat loss, accelerates heating and reduces energy consumption
  • A thermometer mounted on the body allows you to visually monitor the actual state of the water
  • Simple mechanical control facilitates the operation of the water heater and reduces the risk of breakdown
  • Adjusting the water temperature makes it possible to reduce energy consumption by adjusting the boiler operation depending on the task being performed or the season (winter-summer)
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Over 100 liters

Over 100 liters / For home / cottage / Electrical
The main advantages

Such a boiler is installed in cottages. The 300-liter unit is enough for any purpose for the largest family. Moreover, the dimensions of the tank are quite tolerable (63 cm in diameter) - you do not need to occupy an entire room for it. Three heating elements will allow you to save electricity and heat up quickly if necessary.

Please note: the total power of the device is 6 kW, it must be output in a separate line to the shield (both one- and three-phase connection is permissible). The tank is made of non-magnetic stainless steel without coating, but it will be enough for several years.

Advantages
  • High power
  • Large volume
  • Good energy efficiency
  • High quality magnesium anode
  • Convenient management
  • The ability to connect to a 380 V network
Minuses
  • High price
  • Uncoated tank
Indirect heating / Over 100 liters
The main advantages
  • An indirectly heated storage water heater with a tank volume of 125 liters allows the use of external heat carriers for obtaining hot water, significantly reducing material costs for paying for gas, purchasing solid fuel or electricity
  • Simple mechanical control with a power-on indicator and a built-in thermometer allow you to monitor the state of the heater
  • The inner surface of the tank is protected by a layer of special enamel, which prevents the appearance of corrosion and impurities in the water
  • A protective anode made of magnesium alloy prevents galvanic corrosion and destruction of the internal elements of the boiler, thereby extending its service life
  • The presence of a heating temperature limiter allows you to maintain the required temperature regime of water, set by the user
For home / cottage / For apartment / Indirect heating / Over 100 liters
The main advantages
  • Floor standing water heater with magnesium anode that prevents rust and prolongs the life of the appliance
  • The indirect heating model is designed for connection to wall-mounted or floor-standing single-circuit boilers, which allows you to heat running water during the heating period without the cost of paying for electricity
  • The inner surface of the tank and the coil of the heat exchanger are coated with high-quality enamel to protect against corrosion
  • A special patented diffuser prevents mixing of hot and incoming cold water layers, increasing the heating power
  • The presence of polyurethane insulation reduces heat loss, increasing the efficiency of the device
  • A twin steel heat exchanger is installed at the bottom of the device, which significantly speeds up the process of obtaining hot water
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Gas

Gas / 80 to 100 liters / For apartment
The main advantages
  • Storage boiler fully adapted to domestic conditions, stably operating in networks with low pressure of gas and water, does not require connection to a 220 V network
  • Polyurethane foam insulation reduces heat losses by 15-20% and gives tangible gas savings during water heating
  • The inside of the metal tank is covered with an exclusive heat-resistant enamel, which protects the metal from corrosion and guarantees the absence of harmful impurities
  • The gas is ignited using a piezo ignition with a thermocouple installed to control the flame. In the absence of gas lines, liquefied gas can be used as fuel
  • The safe operation of the gas valve is ensured by smoke exhaust and maximum permissible temperature sensors, as well as the presence of gas control
Gas / For apartment / Over 100 liters
The main advantages
  • The tank is covered from the inside with glass-ceramic, which is resistant to temperature changes, does not react with hot water and guarantees a long service life
  • Installed overheating protection, increasing the reliability of the device and extending its service life
  • A gas control system is provided that automatically shuts off the gas supply in the absence of a flame
  • Thanks to Lime Fighter® technology (turbulation of the incoming water flow), scale deposits on the inner surface of the tank are reduced
  • Piezo ignition facilitates the use of the device by allowing the pilot burner to be ignited without the use of matches
  • The LED indicator informs about the operating mode of the water heater or faults in the device system
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Indirect heating

Indirect heating / 80 to 100 liters
The main advantages
  • Boiler with an indirect heating method from a spiral heating element with the ability to connect to various heat carriers. In the summer, water heating can be carried out thanks to the built-in heating element
  • Mechanical control system with ON indicator for ease of use and increased reliability
  • A massive magnesium anode protects the internal elements of the device from corrosion due to galvanic effect and extends the life of the boiler
  • Extruded polystyrene foam used as thermal insulation significantly reduces heat loss and speeds up the heating process
  • Protective plastic casing and removable insulation layer. This allows to reduce the size of the boiler and greatly simplifies the installation of the device, especially in a room with limited space.
For home / cottage / For apartment / Indirect heating / 80 to 100 liters
The main advantages
  • High-quality enamel applied to the inner surface of the tank protects the metal from corrosion and, when heated, prevents the appearance of harmful chemical compounds in the water
  • Sufficiently thick polyurethane thermal insulation without CFCs accelerates heating, ensuring minimal heat loss during device operation
  • The service port flange cover and the water tank are made of the same material (steel), which excludes galvanic effect and possible electrochemical corrosion of the metal
  • A hole for revision of the inner surface of the container allows you to remove sediment, scale or limescale if they appear
  • The upper outlet of the spiral heat exchanger facilitates the connection of the device to a hinged gas boiler
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