These are the best residential boilers available in Canada, according to Afterglow.
A lot of things make up a truly good boiler – efficiency, durability, longevity, controls – but in the end this is the device that has to keep you warm during the long cold winter months.
These boilers are mid to high-range in price. But buyer-beware, cheaper boilers not featured on this list can burn brightly at 95% efficiency, but they won’t burn long. Too many times have we seen low-end boiler suffer serious break-downs within just a few years of service.
Top honours goes to the Canadian-made IBC for its durable stainless steel heat exchanger, powerful control, and price.
Provided below are the top five boilers available today:
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IBC SL20-115 G2 |
Our top pick is this Canadian-made, mid-priced, boiler with a durable, stainless steel heat exchanger and powerful control; a favourite among the Afterglow team! | $$$ |
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Viessmann Vitodens 100 WB1B-35 |
The best value boiler on the market today is made locally by German Company, Viessmann, in Waterloo. This boiler offers a great price point for a basic good quality residential boiler. | $$ |
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Triangle Tube Solo 110 |
This a great mid-price robust Belgian-made boiler, with a smart vertical design for self-cleaning. | $$$ |
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IBC |
Built like a tank! This is a more powerful and extremely durable boiler, although on the higher-end of the price range. | $$$$ |
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Viessmann Vitodens 222-F – 35 |
Nicknamed the “Fridge,” this small boiler/water heater combination looks like a cabinet, and is perfect for small utility rooms. | $$$$$ |
Full specs below:
| Boiler Make | IBC | Viessmann | Triangle Tube | IBC | Viessmann |
| Model | SL20-115 G2 | Vitodens 100 WB1B-35 | Solo 110 | VFC15-150 | Vitodens 222-F – 35 |
| Style | Heating | Heating | Heating | Heating | DHW Combi Boiler |
| Efficiency AFUE |
95.0% | 94.0% | 95.0% | 95.0% | 95.0% |
| Heat Exchanger (HX) Material | 439 Ti Stainless Steel | 316 Ti Stainless Steel | 439 Ti Stainless Steel | 316 Ti Stainless Steel | 316 Ti Stainless Steel |
| Water Content (USG) |
2.9 | 0.87 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 1.02 |
| Low Fire Rate (BTUH) |
20,000 | 37,000 | 30,000 | 15,000 | 19,000 |
| High Fire Rate (BTUH) |
115,000 | 110,000 | 118,000 | 150,000 | 125,000 |
| Max Temp | 190 | 176 | 180 | 190 | 165 |
| Head Loss through HX | 4’ at 10 gpm | 10’ at 5 gpm | 1’ at 10 gpm | 4’ at 10 gpm | 10’ at 5 gpm |
| Warranty | 1 Yr Labour / 2 Yr Parts / Limited Lifetime on Heat Exchanger | 1 Yr Labour / 2 Yr Parts / Limited Lifetime on Heat Exchanger | 1 Yr Labour / 2 Yr Parts /10 Years Exchanger | 1 Yr Labour / 2 Yr Parts / Limited Lifetime on Heat Exchanger | 1 Yr Labour / 2 Yr Parts / Limited Lifetime on Heat Exchanger |
| In Business Since | 1994 | 1917 | 1946 | 1994 | 1917 |
| Boiler Made Since | 2011 | 2008 | 2000 | 2003 | 2014 |
| Made In | Canada | Germany via Waterloo, ON | Belgium | Canada | Germany via Waterloo, ON |
| Parts | Parts at local supplier | Factory in Waterloo | In stock at Afterglow | Parts at local supplier | Factory in Waterloo |
| Service | Every Year | Every Year | Every Year | Every Year | Every Year |
If you have any questions about heating, cooling or boilers, just give a call!
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