20 best solid fuel boilers

A typical representative of long-burning boilers from a Russian manufacturer, which was created specifically for the climatic conditions of our vast country. Unlike many other contenders (according to manufacturers' recommendations), it only accepts coal for heating, which burns out within five days with an efficiency of around 75-80 percent.This is not much, but when heating with other fuels, such as wood, the situation looks much more sad. Users' feelings from the operation of this long-burning boiler are generally positive: the design is serviceable, unpretentious in maintenance, and in terms of power in general - the "golden mean". Very pleased, albeit primitive, but the existing fuel combustion control system.

A modern Russian-made solid fuel long-burning boiler is capable of maintaining smoldering of briquettes for up to 36 hours with an efficiency of 92% at a power level of 90-100%. The presented model with a capacity of 30 kW is enough to heat a private house with an area of ​​​​up to 360 square meters. m. Equipment stands out and is economical, for which it receives positive feedback on the forums. And the capacity of the firebox is 120 liters.

However, many are looking for some unique feature in a boiler of this price category. But the product cannot offer it. And of the minuses, most often there is a sharp decrease in efficiency when using 30-40% of the power. In the realities of 2022, this Russian long-burning boiler will be the best choice for those who are used to heating with wood, and also prefer the most reliable heating solutions.

German long-burning boilers from Buderus are the standard of quality and efficiency for heating spacious rooms. Despite the Eastern European production, they easily endure the difficult conditions of the harsh Russian winter, have a fairly high level of efficiency (85 percent), and also do not require a large amount of fuel.If the circulation pressure of the coolant is not enough, you can easily “pick up” the pump to the Buderus Logano G221-25, which is what smart users resort to. Heating occurs very quickly, and cleaning of a fire chamber does not cause any difficulties. Thus, 20-kilowatt models are able to heat a room up to 200 square meters. And what a 25-kilowatt long-burning boiler is capable of - judge for yourself.

For those who are looking for the most practical option for heating a small private house, the best boiler will be Karakan 8TPE 3. The equipment has received dozens of positive reviews, it is appreciated for its practicality and compactness. However, the declared capacity for heating is 80 sq. m is not enough, but enough for 40-60 square meters. m. Buyers like the availability of this model, the thick metal of the heat exchanger, as well as easy installation. But too poor equipment is clearly frustrating - most consumables and faucets have to be bought separately.

The volume of the firebox of the equipment is 29 liters, which in very cold weather will require regular laying of firewood. The efficiency is low, about 80%, but honest.A bonus is the presence of a stove burner, on which you can heat up and even cook food. A good solution for houses without a dedicated boiler room.

The popular solid fuel boiler has the most complete set, which also includes a poker with a scoop. But this is not the main advantage of the equipment. With a relatively small size, the product has a power of 18 kW and can heat houses with an area of ​​​​100-120 square meters. m. And the volume of the firebox is 42 liters, which allows you to lay firewood every 4 hours in weather without intense frost. Buyers like the balance of reliability, quality and price. Also in the reviews they note a good depth of the firebox - firewood fits easily.

ZOTA Yenisei 18 - a model that turned out to be successful. But, as buyers note, the power here is clearly exaggerated. Otherwise, a compact boiler with an efficiency of 70% has no significant disadvantages. At least for this price.

The Teplodar Kupper Praktik 20 boiler, capable of running on wood, coal and other solid fuels, has become very popular due to its quality and reliability. Equipment for heating a private house has earned many grateful customer reviews. He is praised for his good power, which is enough for an average of 150 square meters. m, convenient sloping firebox and economical work. The basic functionality is supplemented by traction control. Customers also like the 3-year warranty.

Of the shortcomings, the firebox is noted - it is equal to 39 liters, and some would like more. The pluses of the model are also considered convenient care and cleaning from pollution. In general, among the segment up to 50,000 rubles. it is extremely difficult to find analogues of this boiler.

16 kilowatts of power of the Lemax Forward-16 boiler is enough for heating premises of the administrative and domestic levels, private residential buildings and even cottages, by independent or forced (with the installation of a pump) circulation of the coolant through the heating water system. This is one of the most successful examples of small but productive installations with an uncharacteristically high (about 75-80 percent) level of efficiency. The simple design contains a solution to many operational problems.

From the point of view of the technologist, such measures as, for example, “tamping” the heat exchanger with channels to increase the ultimate tensile strength, look redundant, but justify themselves in terms of durability of use. Such a boiler can last a good seven to nine years, provided that all measures of proper operation are observed without exception.

A non-volatile 10 kW boiler is ideal for small houses heated with coal or wood briquettes. As the manufacturer notes, firewood is not the best choice for equipment.The solid fuel device has good protection against overheating, has a 3-year warranty. According to buyers, it is made of high-quality steel with a thickness of 4 mm. The firebox is made of thicker metal.

Of the minuses, you can find only rare indications that leaks appear after a couple of years of operation. But the masters of the boilers do not cause significant claims. Among all the lines of the brand Heiztechnik HT Classic 10 can be called the most balanced model in terms of price and quality. Efficiency even at partial power approaches 75-80%. And if 10 kW is not enough for a large house, then you can choose a similar model for 15, 20 and even 30 kW.

Kentatsu ELEGANT-03 is a modified heating boiler model, which takes into account all the nuances and errors of previous installations. It is authentically known that those, in turn, did not have effective cooling and allowed the boiler to overheat. In this version, the grate water cooler has become such, and, as practice shows, it copes with the assigned task flawlessly. A thermometer is located on the front wall of the cast-iron housing, showing the actual temperature of the water coolant. A controversial step towards ensuring ergonomics was the breakdown of the boiler into sections. On the one hand, the usable area inside the model has increased, but on the other hand, this has a negative impact on the terms of service.

Non-volatile solid fuel boiler Metal-Fach SDG-38 has excellent build quality and can be installed in houses with an area of ​​​​350-370 square meters. m. The declared power of 45 kW with a good margin is enough for heating such premises. Moreover, on coal, the boiler is able to work up to 24 hours on one tab. The declared efficiency of 83% fully justifies itself. In reviews, buyers praise the equipment for convenience and reliability. And of the minuses, some highlight a sharply increased cost.

The boiler heat exchanger is made of first-class steel. And the combustion chamber is ideal for both coal and firewood. On the second resource, the system is able to work up to 12 hours. The boiler is also praised for its efficiency, as its energy efficiency is really high and offers one of the best performance on the market.

Protherm Bober 50 DLO is a real monster among the elite, a product of Slovak production, which will definitely appeal to everyone who wants to have a high-performance heating boiler.

The Slovaks did not come up with anything new to preserve useful thermal energy. Based on well-known physical laws, facts and practice, they simply stuffed heat-insulating glass wool under the cast-iron body, thereby reducing heat losses. As a result of this simple step, efficiency soared to a crazy 90 percent. By updating the standard form of heat sinks, they were able to increase the volume of the combustion chamber. Thus, with one load, you can bring a completely comfortable temperature into a room up to 350 squares. This is largely facilitated by the rated power of 39 kilowatts.

Austrian boiler, able to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the day. It all depends on the chosen power: in the nominal mode, the burning of firewood and briquettes is no more than four hours. With a decrease in the rate, the rate of complete combustion of the bookmark decreases. According to experts, an important difference between this model and domestic ones lies in the actual pyrolysis process, as opposed to ordinary afterburning.

Perhaps the only drawback of the boiler is the need for a permanent connection to the CAS - a specialized heat storage tank. The supplied control panel is responsible for the functioning of the systems.

The heating power of the boilers of the Bourgeois-K series has been repeatedly called into question - they say, a value of 20 kilowatts does not mean absolutely anything, since it does not heat the declared area of ​​​​200 square meters. Some of the users take the side of the manufacturers, someone claims to be incapable.Nevertheless, endless disputes have formed a good stir around the lineup, so the technician does not experience a lack of attention.

The burning time of one bookmark in it is about ten hours. In terms of price, this boiler is noticeably inferior to "foreign" models, which is its main and irrefutable advantage. Fuel economy is also a plus.

In the line of pyrolysis solid fuel boilers Viessmann Vitoligno 100-S VL1A boilers there are options from 25 to 80 kW of power. Heating options include installation in private houses up to 800 square meters. m. The reliability of the equipment is confirmed by the reviews of the owners on the forums, as well as by the installers. The dimensions of the fireboxes in these products are noteworthy - from 110 liters in the youngest model. And the efficiency reaches 88% depending on the performance option.

The heat exchanger of the boilers is completely made of cast iron, and the maximum heating temperature reaches 95 degrees. And all this is presented together with uncompromising protection: a self-diagnostic option, an impeccably implemented overheating fuse. An additional plus is the simple process of cleaning the device. Undoubtedly, German boilers for heating are the best in their class. However, their price is quite high. But there are practically no analogues of the 80 kW model in this price segment.

One such boiler is more than enough to heat the whole building, where there is a water heating system with a pre-installed pump for forced circulation. Manipulation of all aspects of the system is reduced to an electronic control panel. This system is truly indestructible - unless, of course, the user has a reverse goal. The rated power of the boiler reaches 100 kilowatts, but it can be reduced by regulating the air supply. The supply of pellets to the furnace is regulated in the same way. The only and most significant drawback of the system is the excess weight of the structure. 829 kilograms - this is how much this unit weighs, which is not so easy to move even within the delivery task, not to mention the final installation.

Svetlobor boilers have been on the market for more than 10 years and are only gaining popularity. Model Svetlobor AUTO 25 kW (pellets), capable of heating a house up to 200 sq. There are few reviews on equipment, but in most of them, buyers praise the build quality, ease of operation, efficiency and call the products the best on the market.A big plus for the technicians is the very quick response of the manufacturer to any claims and the instant replacement of components.

The pellet boiler can operate fully automatically, providing good heating with a balanced fuel consumption. In automatic mode, the design holds 50 kg of pellets, and in manual mode - up to 140 kg. They practically don’t talk about the minuses, and even the price for such quality is not indicated as a disadvantage.

Although not large, but the high-performance model of the PELLUX COMPACT pellet boiler boasts a high efficiency factor - as much as 92 percent at the optimum level of operation. All this and much more is the result of the vigorous activity of the Swedish company NIBE, which specializes in the production of solid fuel boilers. The installed burner makes it possible to obtain such an efficiency value, which has a positive effect on reducing the consumption of granulated pellets while increasing the release of thermal power. Another clear advantage is the presence of a replacement grid in the combustion chamber, which allows you to turn the pellet boiler into a pyrolysis boiler by replacing the pellets with dry logs.

One of the most powerful solid fuel double-circuit pyrolysis boilers. Designed for heating large areas up to 500 m², can be used for heating cottages and industrial premises and providing them with hot water. Due to the complete autonomy of the boiler, it can be used in places where electricity is not available. Firewood, wood processing waste and coal of any brand can be loaded into the firebox. Fuel consumption is very economical - the boiler works up to 10 hours on one tab. This produces a small amount of ash, so there is no need for frequent cleaning. The boiler is made of high quality materials, has a long service life (about 15 years), which is confirmed by user reviews.

The pyrolysis solid fuel boiler is equipped with a second circuit for producing hot water. Many users consider this model one of the best options for rural areas, small houses up to 100 m². The boiler is characterized by high efficiency (85%) and economical fuel consumption due to the heat exchanger with three combustion stages. Additional savings are achieved by turning off the boiler fan when the required temperature is reached.

It is allowed to unload up to 40 kg of firewood into the oversized combustion chamber at the same time, so constant monitoring of the boiler is not required. Wood briquettes can be used instead of firewood. Operational safety is also enhanced by the presence of overheating and water level sensors.

A universal solid fuel boiler of domestic production is designed for heating private houses up to 160 m², garages, greenhouses, small industrial premises. It has two circuits for heating and hot water. At the top is a cooking stove with one burner for cooking. The boiler is made soundly, from good quality steel. The service life is ensured by a "water head" surrounding it from all sides, preventing overheating and burnout of the metal.

The functionality of the model is enhanced by some design features provided by the manufacturer. This is the possibility of equipping the boiler with a gas burner - it is mounted instead of an ash pan. Also on the side surface there is a hole for mounting a heating element, which allows using electricity as a backup fuel. Despite the low cost, the model is dominated by positive reviews. And of the minuses, only an efficiency of 75% can be distinguished, which is not so much for a dual-circuit device.