trades and handymen - head to head
Ariston vs Gledhill
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 | Gledhill | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Italy (Fabriano) | United Kingdom (Portsmouth) |
| Making trailers since | 1930 | 1965 |
| UK availability | Available, smaller network | Good UK dealer coverage |
| Range covers | Electric water heaters, Gas boilers, Hot water cylinders, Heat pumps | Unvented hot water cylinders, Thermal stores, Cylinder controls, Renewables integration kits |
| Best known for | Velis Evo | Stainless Lite Plus |
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 Gledhill if...
Gledhill is a UK cylinder maker whose Stainless Lite Plus range spans 90 to 400 litres, carrying a 25 year cylinder guarantee. Its corrugated coil design is built for faster reheat when paired with a boiler or heat pump.
Look at: Stainless Lite Plus
Full Gledhill 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 Gledhill - common questions
Is Ariston better than Gledhill?
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. Gledhill is a UK cylinder maker whose Stainless Lite Plus range spans 90 to 400 litres, carrying a 25 year cylinder guarantee. Its corrugated coil design is built for faster reheat when paired with a boiler or heat pump.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Ariston or Gledhill?
Ariston: Sold in the UK through plumbing and electrical wholesalers, common in flats and outbuildings without a boiler-fed supply. Gledhill: UK manufacturer with cylinders stocked by plumbing and heating merchants across the country.
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.