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Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW vs Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi comes with 5 years more warranty and puts out 15kW more to the radiators.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Warranty: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi comes with 5 years more warranty.
- Central heating output: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi puts out 15kW more to the radiators.
- Hot water output: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi has 9kW more hot water output.
- Hot water flow rate: the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi runs 1.8 litres a minute more hot water.
Specifications side by side
| Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW | Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi | |
|---|---|---|
| Hot water output | 30.6 kW | 40 kW |
| Central heating output | 25 kW | 40 kW |
| ErP class | A | A |
| Seasonal efficiency | 94% | 94% |
| Dimensions | 700 x 390 x 280 mm | 780 x 440 x 365 mm |
| Warranty | 7 years | 12 years when installed by a Worcester Bosch accredited installer |
| Hot water flow rate | 12.5 litres per minute | 14.3 litres per minute |
| Weight | 33 kg | - |
Sources: Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW, Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW 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...
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 Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi if...
- you want one that comes with 5 years more warranty
- you want one that puts out 15kW more to the radiators
- you want one that has 9kW more hot water output
- you want one that runs 1.8 litres a minute more hot water
A gas combi boiler with 40 kW of hot water output, sized for a larger house with two bathrooms. It delivers about 14.3 litres per minute of hot water, which decides how well a shower runs while a tap is on. Warranty: 12 years when installed by a Worcester Bosch accredited installer. Seasonal efficiency is 94%.
Full Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW and the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi?
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi comes with 5 years more warranty and puts out 15kW more to the radiators. The Glow-worm Energy Combi 30C 30kW is a gas combi boiler, 30.6 kW hot water output; the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW combi is a gas combi boiler, 40 kW hot water output.
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