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Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW vs Grant Aerona3 R32 17kW

The Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW comes with 3 years more warranty.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW
Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW - image: Baxi
Aerona3 R32 17kW
Grant Aerona3 R32 17kW

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kWGrant Aerona3 R32 17kW
Dimensions700 x 390 x 285 mm1418 x 1024 x 403 mm (H x W x D)
Weight29.5 kg118 kg
Warranty10 years7 years when installed by a Grant G1 accredited installer
Hot water output36 kW-
Central heating output26.4 kW-
ErP classA-
Seasonal efficiency93%-
Hot water flow rate15 litres per minute-
Heat output-17 kW
SCOP-4.54 (35C flow), 3.57 (55C flow)
Refrigerant-R32

Sources: Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW, Grant Aerona3 R32 17kW. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the 800 Combi 2 36kW if...

  • you want one that comes with 3 years more warranty

A gas combi boiler with 36 kW of hot water output, sized for a larger house with two bathrooms. It delivers about 15 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 10 years. Seasonal efficiency is 93%.

Full 800 Combi 2 36kW specifications →

Buy or hire the Aerona3 R32 17kW if...

A 17kW R32 inverter driven heat pump from Grant's Aerona3 range, a common choice for off-gas-grid homes that previously ran an oil boiler. It carries a 7 year warranty through Grant's G1 installer scheme, one of the longer standard terms in this category.

Full Aerona3 R32 17kW specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW and the Grant Aerona3 R32 17kW?

The Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW comes with 3 years more warranty. The Baxi 800 Combi 2 36kW is a gas combi boiler, 36 kW hot water output; the Grant Aerona3 R32 17kW is a r32 inverter driven air source heat pump, 17 kW heat output.

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