Head to head
Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW vs Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi
The Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi comes with 3 years more warranty. The Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW has 5kW more hot water output and puts out 4kW more to the radiators.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Warranty: the Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi comes with 3 years more warranty.
- Hot water output: the Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW has 5kW more hot water output.
- Central heating output: the Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW puts out 4kW more to the radiators.
- Hot water flow rate: the Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW runs 2 litres a minute more hot water.
Specifications side by side
| Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW | Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi | |
|---|---|---|
| Hot water output | 30.6 kW | 25.4 kW |
| Central heating output | 25 kW | 20.8 kW |
| ErP class | A | A |
| Seasonal efficiency | 94% | 94% |
| Dimensions | 700 x 390 x 280 mm | 720 x 440 x 338 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg | 36 kg |
| Warranty | 7 years | 10 years with Vaillant Advance Boiler Protection Kit |
| Hot water flow rate | 12.5 litres per minute | 10.5 litres per minute |
Sources: Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW, Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi. 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 has 5kW more hot water output
- you want one that puts out 4kW more to the radiators
- you want one that runs 2 litres a minute more hot water
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 ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi if...
- you want one that comes with 3 years more warranty
A gas combi boiler with 25.4 kW of hot water output, sized for a flat or small house with one bathroom. It delivers about 10.5 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 10 years with Vaillant Advance Boiler Protection Kit. Seasonal efficiency is 94%.
Full ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW and the Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi?
The Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi comes with 3 years more warranty. The Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW has 5kW more hot water output and puts out 4kW more to the radiators. The Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW is a gas combi boiler, 30.6 kW hot water output; the Vaillant ecoTEC plus 825 25kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 25.4 kW hot water output.
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