Gas-boilers Buderus: an overview of models and faults

Today gas boilers are one of the most relevant and sought-after heating equipment on the market today. Models from the brand Buderus deserve special attention, in particular when it comes to gas bypass variants.

Buderus boilers are a real find for those customers who appreciate true German quality, excellent technical characteristics and accuracy of all parts. Nevertheless, before buying these products from the brand, you should learn more about them, study their features, advantages, disadvantages, malfunctions and, of course, it is very important to get acquainted with the advice of specialists.

A wide range of gas boilers brand Buderus will please even the most fastidious buyers who are looking for something special for their homes.

Next, we consider the main features of the products offered by a foreign manufacturer.

• Technical products Buderus is certified and licensed. The manufacturer gives her an excellent warranty period. The technique of the brand of the same name, popular worldwide by Bosch, is being produced.
• Gas boilers from this brand can be installed in various technical areas and in residential properties. They are completely safe for health.
• In the range you can find floor and wall models of gas boilers. In addition, in the assortment of the brand you can find condensing boilers, which are famous for their savings in gas consumption. Wall options have less power compared to the floor.
• The temperature can be easily adjusted manually, especially for outdoor models.

In addition, each of the models from the brand also has its own individual design and technical features.

In order to be sure in the acquired equipment, it is very important to know its main characteristics.

• In the assortment of the brand you can find double-circuit boilers that run on both natural and liquefied gas.
• Double-circuit boilers from the brand are equipped with special heat exchangers made of copper, they can also have an open or closed combustion chamber (depending on the modifications of a particular model).
• Some models include special boilers for heating water for any domestic needs.

More detailed specifications should be found in the instructions, which relies to a particular boiler.

Gas boilers are very popular among many buyers. This is due to the fact that with their help it is possible not only to maintain cleanliness in the house, but it is also easy to manage them independently without making any serious efforts. With the help of gas boilers, you can easily get hot water for a variety of needs and requirements.

A big plus is the price of gas boilers, which can be called affordable. Even middle-income people can afford to buy high-quality and reliable boiler models from the German mark.

To date, in the assortment of the brand you can find the following models of double-circuit gas boilers that most often interest customers.

• Models from the Lagamax U054 series have an open combustion chamber, while U052 models - closed. Both are used to produce hot water in a wide variety of private properties, and especially they are often purchased for summer houses, country houses and cottages. They can easily heat up to three hundred square meters. These models of boilers run on natural gas, this equipment is combined with control units from the brand and the corresponding auxiliary modules. Any malfunction is a very rare occurrence. The main power range from 24 to 28 kW.
• Wall mounted boilers UO44 These are models with a power of 24 kW.They have an open combustion chamber, there is a wide range of hot water regulation. Efficiency is very high compared with similar models from the range of Buderus. Due to the safe structure of the heating device and the construction of its components, its maintenance is considered as safe and comfortable as possible. The priority in these boilers is the initial preparation of hot water.

• For those who are looking for wall models of boilers with a closed combustion chamber, we recommend to pay attention to model U072. Wall-mounted boilers from this series have been specifically designed for quality work even in the harshest conditions. These models are produced in our country and are intended for premises with an area of ​​more than 350 square meters. The technology is very simple to operate. Often, boilers U072 choose even for large apartments.

In the assortment of the brand you can also find condensing models of gas boilers.

• Dual-circuit Logamax Plus GB162 It has a high heat output, its heat exchanger is made of durable and high-quality aluminum. This boiler is suitable for those who want to buy a quality item for many years of operation.A feature of the GB162 series boilers is that they have a ceramic burner that can operate up to one hundred percent of its capacity, while the standard efficiency can exceed 100% of its working capacity.

• Model GB172i - This is a modern wall-mounted gas condensing boiler that houses the newest achievements of thermal technology. The front panel of the boiler is made of high-quality glass, the boiler itself has a wider range of control. This model can be controlled even with the help of the Internet. Rated power varies from 20 to 42 kW, depending on the model of the brand line. Design and construction are created for true connoisseurs of not only the internal technical characteristics and qualities, but also the appearance of the product.

• And finally, the boiler GB062 ideal for rooms of no more than 300 square meters. Prepares hot water on the flow principle in the shortest possible time. The boilers of this series have very high performance and quite reasonable price. Thanks to the user-friendly interface, you can adjust the temperature in just two steps.Automation, which can be adjusted depending on weather conditions, will appeal to even the most demanding customers.

No one is insured against boiler breakdowns; however, in order to minimize them, it’s best to install equipment to trust highly qualified professionals and craftsmen.

Since gas boilers from this brand are automatic, all possible errors associated with breakdowns and equipment malfunctions are highlighted on a convenient LED display. To reset the error, you can reboot the boiler, because sometimes there are normal failures and errors that are displayed on their own, even if everything is fine with the boiler. To do this, hold the reset button for about 4-5 minutes, if the error code is displayed again, it will still have to be fixed.

Error codes and their solutions are indicated in the instruction, which should be studied in detail before putting any boiler model into operation.

Consider the list of the most common faults.

• Non burner on. To solve this problem, the heating regulators and the control system should be turned on. When this problem is very often triggered sensor exhaust gas. If, after 15–20 minutes, the boiler’s operation has not recovered, clean the chimney shaft, and you may also need to purchase new sensors that have failed.
• If there is no spark in the boiler, then pull out the ignition cable and switch on the ignition. If during this process third-party sounds are heard, then, most likely, the burner will need to be replaced. Sometimes the reason may be in the electrodes. If there are no sounds, inspect the transformer.
• If the burner is off, and all methods have already been tried, then, most likely, the problem is in the accumulated air, which should be removed. To do this, you must open the gas valves, measure the pressure and only then remove excess air.
• If there is no currentIt is very important to check all the connections, according to the instructions and assembly of the boiler model. It is very important not to forget about voltage, as well as loose connections.
• At low current electrodes it is important to clean - most likely they are clogged.

Since some parts of the boilers are very often exposed to moisture, they should be monitored, otherwise they may oxidize and become unusable over time. It is best to carry out timely cleaning.rather than purchase new expensive parts. Cleaning is especially recommended if the sound of boiling water is heard in the boiler. Many professionals agree that any boilers require master inspection at least once a year and a half.

Especially often you can meet customers who have a problem in the heat exchanger. This is due to the fact that it is on this device that salt deposition occurs most often, which adversely affect even the highest quality metals, contributing to their destruction.

If during prolonged heating of water very loud noises are heard, this can also be due to the formation of salts, scurf or scale on the internal parts of the boiler. Sometimes problems can be caused by improperly configured hardware.

On the Internet you can find a lot of satisfied customer reviews from around the world. In general, it can be said that Buderus boilers are reliable, high-quality, durable and easy to operate. Most of the positive feedback left on boilers with a small capacity of 12, 18 and 24 kW, which are most often purchased for small houses and apartments. Virtually all faults can be fixed by yourself without the help of masters. Boilers from the brand are very often purchased for public spaces and private property.

Many buyers are delighted with a wide range of gas models, which can be purchased at reasonable prices. And most importantly, the money spent pays off after years of uninterrupted operation of heating devices.

There are very few negative feedbacks - they are mainly related to the difficulty in finding components for the device.

Video review of the gas boiler Buderus Logamax U072, see below.