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Best Oil Boilers for Home Heating in the UK (2024)

Becky Mckay
By: Becky Mckay
Updated: 7th January 2024

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Are you searching for the best oil boilers in 2024? Then look no further, as in this article, we’ll talk you through some of the top contenders of home heating in the UK, so you can find the best oil boiler for keeping your home warm and cosy.

We’ve scoured the market and evaluated multiple oil boilers based on their features, efficiency, and reliability. What’s more, we’ve compiled a list of the top 3 best oil boilers for conventional boilers, combi boilers and system boilers, so you’re sure to find something suitable for your home’s heating needs.

By the end of this article, you’ll feel more confident in making an informed decision on which is the best oil boiler model for your home.

Find the best oil boiler for your home

Oil boilers are a great choice for anyone whose home is not on the gas grid. However, if your property is connected to the gas grid, we would not advise replacing a gas boiler with an oil boiler.

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To find the top 3 oil boilers for each boiler type, we have taken the following into consideration:

  • Boiler efficiency
  • Length of warranty
  • Key features
  • Cost of boiler

You can find the results of our research below.

Top 3 best regular oil boilers

These oil boilers work alongside a separate hot water cylinder and a cold water and a feed and expansion tank to create a central heating system for your home. To ensure your installation costs are not too expensive, we would only recommend replacing an existing regular boiler with a new regular boiler. Otherwise you will be paying a lot of money to get extra pipework and external components.

Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor

Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor regular oil boiler
Price range (excluding installation): £1,430 – £2,235

Output range: 18kW – 32kW

The Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor is available in a number of different output sizes to suit different homes. But first, it is important to know what boiler sizing your home needs, as you don't want to waste money and time installing the wrong size of boiler. There are also 3 different model types available, meaning you can find one suitable to your preferences and needs.

Key features:

  • Efficiency ratings of 90%+
  • Comes with up to 7 year guarantee (when meeting certain terms and conditions)
  • Available in Regular, Utility and External models
  • Solar compatible
  • Suitable for small, medium and large homes

Find out more about the Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor regular oil boiler.

Grant Vortex Blue

Grant Vortex Blue regular oil boiler
Price range (excluding installation): £2,100 – £2,605

Output range: 21kW – 36kW

Available in both internal and external models, the Grant Vortex Blue oil boiler can be installed in a kitchen, utility room, or outside of your home. It has a blue flame burner which makes it efficient and reliable, and helps to greatly reduce toxic nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions.

Key features:

  • All models come with a 10-year guarantee (when installed by a Grant G1 Installer)
  • Efficiency ratings of 90.8% – 94.5%
  • Compatible with biofuel
  • Awarded Which? Best Buy in 2017, 2018 & 2019
  • Suitable for small, medium and large homes

Find out more about the Grant Vortex Blue regular oil boiler.

Mistral Kitchen Utility Classic

Mistral Kitchen Utility Classic
Price range (excluding installation): £1,920 – £2,800

Output range: 20kW – 41kW

Designed specifically to fit beneath a kitchen worktop, the Mistral Kitchen Utility Classic oil boiler is extremely quiet in operation, and easy to service, due to its detachable front casing. This boiler has pre-punched pipe entry points on both the sides and the back which allow for quick and easy installation.

Key features:

  • All models have an efficiency rating of 92%
  • 2 year warranty as standard
  • Outdoor model available
  • High quality white casing
  • Suitable for small, medium and large homes

Find out more about the Mistral Kitchen Utility Classic regular oil boiler.

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Top 3 best system oil boilers

These oil boilers work alongside a separate hot water cylinder to provide heating and domestic hot water to your home. They are ideal for replacing an old regular boiler, or a combi boiler that could not meet the domestic hot water needs of the property.

Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor

Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor system oil boiler
Price range (excluding installation): £1,738 – £2,657

Output range: 18kW – 32kW

As well as being an excellent regular boiler, the Greenstar Danesmoor is also a great oil system boiler too. The system boiler range also includes 3 model types suited to different preferences and needs.

Key features:

  • Efficiency ratings of 90%+
  • Comes with up to 7 year guarantee (when meeting certain terms and conditions)
  • Available in Regular, Utility and External models
  • Solar compatible
  • Suitable for small, medium and large homes

Find out more about the Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor system oil boiler.

Firebird Envirogreen

Firebird Envirogreen system oil boiler
Price range (excluding installation): £1,560 – £2,550

Output range: 20kW – 44kW

The Firebird Envirogreen system oil boiler has a compact design which makes it ideal for installing beneath a kitchen worktop, and is also available in 2 different outdoor models. Its fully insulated acoustic design ensures that the boiler operates quietly.

Key features:

  • Hard wearing, premium quality casings
  • High performance low NOx Elco burner
  • Efficiency ratings of 92.5% – 93.8%
  • Compatible with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel
  • Suitable for small, medium and large homes

Find out more about the Firebird Envirogreen system oil boiler

Warmflow Agentis

Warmflow Agentis system oil boiler
Price range (excluding installation): £1,500 – £2,000

Output range: 21kW – 33kW

The Warmflow Agentis oil system boiler is available in external and internal models. They are some of the most efficient oil boilers on the market, with one model being AA-rated for efficiency.

Key features:

  • Patented high-efficiency boiler heat exchanger
  • New slimline design
  • Latest Riello low NOx technology
  • 5 year warranty
  • Suitable for small, medium and large homes

Find out more about the Warmflow Agentis system oil boiler

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Top 3 best oil combi boilers

Oil combi boilers provide heating and hot running water in one compact unit. There is no need for any feed tanks in the loft or a separate hot water cylinder, as combi boilers heat the water directly from the mains supply.

Worcester Bosch Greenstar Heatslave II

Worcester Bosch Greenstar Heatslave II combi oil boiler
Price range (excluding installation): £2,350 – £2,772

Output range: 18kW – 32kW

Dubbed 'The UK's most popular oil combi boiler', the Greenstar Heatslave II fits comfortably under a kitchen unit, and is available in an external model too. It has a smart modern design with its controls hidden in a drawer, and is available in a range of models for different property sizes.

Key features:

  • Eco hot water mode to save energy
  • Efficiency ratings of 90% – 91%
  • Solar compatible
  • Compatible with renewable energy sources
  • Suitable for small, medium and large homes

Find out more about the Worcester Bosch Greenstar Heatslave II combi oil boiler.

Grant Vortex Pro

Grant Vortex Pro combi oil boiler
Price range (excluding installation): £2,175 – £2,985

Output range: 21kW – 36kW

The Grant Vortex Pro oil combi boiler is available in internal and external models, and also includes an extra slim option for anyone that is tight on space. Its large heat exchangers help to increase its hot water performance.

Key features:

  • Efficiency ratings of 89.5% – 94.5%
  • 5 year guarantee when installed by a Grant G1 Installer
  • Compatible with HVO fuel
  • User-friendly neon diagnostic indicators
  • Suitable for small and medium homes

Find out more about the Grant Vortex Pro combi oil boiler.

Firebird Envirogreen HE

Firebird Envirogreen HE combi oil boiler
Price range (excluding installation): £2,150 – £2,600

Output range: 20kW – 35kW

This oil combi boiler from Firebird is available in external and internal models, and includes a rapid re-heat function to allow for quicker hot water on demand. All boiler models in the Firebird Envirogreen HE range are highly efficient, reaching efficiency ratings of 93%. This makes Firebird boilers one of the most efficient oil boilers on the market.

Key features:

  • Efficiency ratings of 93% across the entire range
  • Fully insulated and designed for ultra quiet operation
  • High performance low NOx Elco burner
  • Compatible with HVO fuels
  • Suitable for small and medium homes

Find out more about the Firebird Envirogreen HE combi oil boiler.

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External or internal oil boiler: which is best?

When it comes to choosing between an internal or external oil boiler for your home, there are 2 main factors you need to consider: The difference in price between internal and external boilers, and how much space is available within your home.

External oil boilers are generally more expensive than their internal counterparts and will most likely cost more to install too. However, if you have limited space available inside your home, investing a bit more money in an external boiler could be the ideal solution.

Whether an external or internal oil boiler will be best for you, will depend entirely on your own specific needs and circumstances.

Best oil boiler for a large house

The best boiler for a large house will most likely be one of the system oil boilers we have mentioned, as they can provide ample hot running water to a property without taking up too much internal space.

Which of the 3 system boilers we have mentioned will be the best oil boiler for you, however, will depend on what you consider to be most important. To ensure you get the right oil boiler that suits your specific needs and circumstances, we recommend getting advice from an OFTEC registered heating engineer.

To ensure that you don't overpay, we'd also recommend getting quotes from several heating engineers near you.

Best oil boiler for a small house

Smaller houses are best suited to combi boilers, as they take up much less space than system and regular boilers, and are capable of providing sufficient heat and hot running water to a smaller property with ease.

Whether an internal or external combi oil boiler will be best for you will depend entirely on your home and how much room you have. Each of the 3 best oil combi boiler models we have mentioned previously has its own features and benefits that may be more suited to different specific needs too.

To ensure you get the right combi oil boiler for your home, we recommend getting expert advice from an OFTEC registered heating engineer, and to ensure that you don't pay too much, we'd also recommend getting quotes from several heating engineers in your area. This is something we can help with.

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What is the most efficient oil boiler on the market?

All of the oil boilers we have listed in this article are highly efficient. However, when it comes to the efficiency of a boiler, it’s clear that Grant’s oil boilers are hard to beat. With efficiency ratings as high as 94.5%, Grant's oil fired boilers rival the efficiency levels provided by many modern gas condensing boilers on the market.

Oil boiler efficiency

In general, oil boiler efficiency ranges from 89% to 94% on new condensing models. This is similar to new condensing gas boilers which have an efficiency of 90% to 94%. 

On the other hand, non condensing oil boilers have an efficiency of 85%. After about 10-15 years, oil boilers lose their efficiency down to 60-70%. 

Which oil boiler brand is the most reliable?

While there is no guarantee that the boiler you have will be more reliable because of what brand it is. There are some things you can take into consideration when choosing a boiler brand. This includes looking for manufacturers that offer sufficient boiler warranties and have good reviews.

Boiler warranties

A good way to judge how much faith a manufacturer has in their products is by checking how long the warranties they place on them are. The longer the warranty, the more reliable the product is likely to be. This applies to boilers too.

Boiler brands that provide longer warranties tend to also provide more reliable boilers. Warranty length is a very effective way to judge boiler reliability. Of the boiler brands mentioned in this article, Worcester Bosch provides the longest warranties on their oil boilers, with a length of 7 years (when meeting certain terms and conditions).

Brand reviews

Checking a brand's reviews is an excellent way to determine how reliable their products are. Reading what genuine customers have to say about their experience with a brand is one of the most accurate ways to determine how reliable their boilers are.

This allows you to see both the good and bad experiences customers have had with each brand, and can alert you to any common problems a brand's customers may frequently experience.

Of the boiler brands mentioned in this article, Worcester Bosch has marginally better reviews than the others with a TrustPilot score of 4.6 out of 5. Narrowly beating Warmflow on 4.2 and Grant on 4.1.

FAQ

What is the most efficient oil boiler?

The most efficient oil boilers is the Grant Vortex Blue. This boiler range has efficiency ratings of up to 94.5%!

What will replace oil boilers after 2025?

The oil boiler ban has been pushed back to 2035, so you will not need to replace your oil boiler after 2025. If you are interested in a renewable heating system for your home, you can consider installing a heat pump.

What are the best oil combi boilers?

The best oil combi boilers are:

  • Worcester Bosch Greenstar Heatslave II
  • Grant Vortex Pro
  • Firebird Environgreen HE

They have multiple key features that set them apart from other oil combi boilers.

What is the most reliable boiler brand?

Worcester Bosch is the most reliable oil boiler brand, based on the length of its warranties and its customer reviews.

What is the best oil boiler for a large house?

A system oil boiler is the best option, when it comes to heating a large house with multiple bedrooms.

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Becky Mckay

Becky has been a writer at Boiler Guide since 2021. Her vast boiler knowledge means she’s ready to help with any home heating query, big or small!

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