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Ariston vs Baxi
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Ariston | Baxi | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Italy (Fabriano) | United Kingdom (Warwick) |
| Making trailers since | 1930 | 1866 |
| UK availability | Available, smaller network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | Electric water heaters, Gas boilers, Hot water cylinders, Heat pumps | Gas boilers, Oil boilers, Heat pumps, Hot water cylinders |
| Best known for | Velis Evo | Baxi 600 Combi 2 |
Choose Ariston if...
Ariston is an Italian water heating manufacturer whose Velis Evo electric storage heaters use a twin-tank design to fit slim spaces such as cupboards and utility rooms. They suit a flat, annexe or holiday let with no boiler-fed hot water.
Look at: Velis Evo, Andris
Full Ariston profile →Choose Baxi if...
Baxi has made boilers in Britain since 1866 and now builds its gas boilers at a factory in Preston. Its 600 and 800 combi ranges are common replacements in houses and flats, and it also sells heat pumps and commercial heating.
Look at: Baxi 600 Combi 2, Baxi 800 Combi 2, Baxi Assure
Full Baxi profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK trades and handymen companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Ariston vs Baxi - common questions
Is Ariston better than Baxi?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Ariston is an Italian water heating manufacturer whose Velis Evo electric storage heaters use a twin-tank design to fit slim spaces such as cupboards and utility rooms. They suit a flat, annexe or holiday let with no boiler-fed hot water. Baxi has made boilers in Britain since 1866 and now builds its gas boilers at a factory in Preston. Its 600 and 800 combi ranges are common replacements in houses and flats, and it also sells heat pumps and commercial heating.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Ariston or Baxi?
Ariston: Sold in the UK through plumbing and electrical wholesalers, common in flats and outbuildings without a boiler-fed supply. Baxi: UK maker with a factory in Preston and boilers stocked by merchants and installers nationwide.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK trades and handymen companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.