Head to head
Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW vs Ideal Heating Vogue Max Combi C26 26kW
The Ideal Heating Vogue Max Combi C26 26kW comes with 3 years more warranty. The Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW puts out 7kW more to the radiators and runs 1.9 litres a minute more hot water.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Warranty: the Ideal Heating Vogue Max Combi C26 26kW comes with 3 years more warranty.
- Central heating output: the Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW puts out 7kW more to the radiators.
- Hot water flow rate: the Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW runs 1.9 litres a minute more hot water.
- Hot water output: the Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW has 5kW more hot water output.
- Seasonal efficiency: the Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW is 1 points more efficient.
Specifications side by side
| Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW | Ideal Heating Vogue Max Combi C26 26kW | |
|---|---|---|
| Hot water output | 30.6 kW | 26 kW |
| Central heating output | 25 kW | 18 kW |
| ErP class | A | A |
| Seasonal efficiency | 94% | 93% |
| Dimensions | 700 x 390 x 280 mm | 740 x 445 x 330 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 32.4 kg |
| Warranty | 7 years | 10 years |
| Hot water flow rate | 12.5 litres per minute | 10.6 litres per minute |
Sources: Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW, Ideal Heating Vogue Max Combi C26 26kW. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Energy Combi 30C 30kW if...
- you want one that puts out 7kW more to the radiators
- you want one that runs 1.9 litres a minute more hot water
- you want one that has 5kW more hot water output
- you want one that is 1 points more efficient
A gas combi boiler with 30.6 kW of hot water output, sized for a three-bed house with one or two bathrooms. It delivers about 12.5 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 7 years. Seasonal efficiency is 94%.
Full Energy Combi 30C 30kW specifications →Buy or hire the Vogue Max Combi C26 26kW if...
- you want one that comes with 3 years more warranty
A gas combi boiler with 26 kW of hot water output, sized for a flat or small house with one bathroom. It delivers about 10.6 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 Vogue Max Combi C26 26kW specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW and the Ideal Heating Vogue Max Combi C26 26kW?
The Ideal Heating Vogue Max Combi C26 26kW comes with 3 years more warranty. The Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW puts out 7kW more to the radiators and runs 1.9 litres a minute more hot water. The Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW is a gas combi boiler, 30.6 kW hot water output; the Ideal Heating Vogue Max Combi C26 26kW is a gas combi boiler, 26 kW hot water output.
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