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Glow-worm vs Mitsubishi Electric
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.
| Glow-worm | Mitsubishi Electric | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | United Kingdom (Belper) | Japan (Tokyo) |
| Making trailers since | 1934 | 1921 |
| UK availability | Available, smaller network | Widely available - large UK network |
| Range covers | Domestic gas boilers, Boiler controls, Heating systems | Air source heat pumps, Hot water cylinders, Heating controls, Air conditioning |
| Best known for | Ultimate3 Combi | Ecodan PUZ-WM |
Choose Glow-worm if...
Glow-worm has made gas boilers in Belper, Derbyshire since 1934 and is part of the same group as Vaillant. Its Energy and Ultimate ranges are a common budget-to-mid-price choice for replacement combis.
Look at: Ultimate3 Combi, Energy, Easicom
Full Glow-worm profile →Choose Mitsubishi Electric if...
Mitsubishi Electric is a Japanese manufacturer whose Ecodan range is one of the most fitted air source heat pump brands in UK homes. It sells R32 monobloc units through an accredited installer scheme that extends the standard warranty.
Look at: Ecodan PUZ-WM, Ecodan Hydrobox
Full Mitsubishi Electric 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.
Glow-worm vs Mitsubishi Electric - common questions
Is Glow-worm better than Mitsubishi Electric?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. Glow-worm has made gas boilers in Belper, Derbyshire since 1934 and is part of the same group as Vaillant. Its Energy and Ultimate ranges are a common budget-to-mid-price choice for replacement combis. Mitsubishi Electric is a Japanese manufacturer whose Ecodan range is one of the most fitted air source heat pump brands in UK homes. It sells R32 monobloc units through an accredited installer scheme that extends the standard warranty.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Glow-worm or Mitsubishi Electric?
Glow-worm: Built at the Derwent Foundry in Belper and fitted by installers across the UK. Mitsubishi Electric: UK head office in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, with a large accredited Ecodan installer network.
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.