9 best pellet boilers

Pellets are one of the types of solid fuels obtained from the processing of sawdust, agricultural waste and peat. This is a relatively cheap raw material that allows you to get enough heat for heating in places where there is no gas pipeline. For fuel combustion, pellet boilers are used, having a special burner inside, on which pellets are located. Fuel is supplied by hand or from a bunker. There are models with automatic operation and mechanical adjustment. Rating the best pellet boilers, based on the feedback from the owners and the characteristics of the equipment, will help to understand the advantages and disadvantages of the most popular models and choose the right one.

Rating best pellet boilers

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating best pellet boilers	1	Heiztechnik Q BIO DUO 35	204 500 ₽
	2	Kiturami KRP 20A	237 900 ₽
	3	ACV ECO Comfort 25	209 000 ₽
	4	ZOTA Pellet 15S	139 990 ₽
	5	Teplodar Kupper OK 20 with a pellet burner	91 018 ₽
	6	Pelletron 40 CT	19 990 ₽
	7	Ferroli SFL 3	67 357 ₽
	8	Stropuva S20P	90 000 ₽
	9	Bourgeois-K MODERN-12	64 000 ₽

Heiztechnik Q BIO DUO 35

Rating: 4.9

The first place in the ranking among pellet boilers is occupied by the apparatus from Italy. The model is proudly referred to as DUO, because in its design there is a double firebox. This increases the amount of warm air that acts on the heat exchanger, so the efficiency of burnt pellets is 88%. In addition to the pellet burner, the model has a steel grate, which allows you to lay firewood on it. This is very practical in the event of a power outage, when the automatic pellet feeding stops working - it will be possible to maintain the heat in the house manually in the house. Owners in reviews like that, thanks to the HT-tronic 500V module, you can configure automatic operation and not interfere in the process for 3-12 days. This contributes to a roomy 300-l bunker.

Our experts awarded the pellet boiler first place in the rating for several indicators at once. The model is characterized by increased safety, since it has a fire extinguishing system in the bunker, if the flame accidentally gets there. The boiler is also leading in power of 35 kW, which is enough to heat a house ranging from 120 to 350 m². Water-filled grate bars are easier to clean because they are shaped and not tubular.

Kiturami KRP 20A

Rating: 4.8

The second place is occupied by the South Korean brand. The pellet boiler has a capacity of 30 kW and is suitable for heating a large house with an area of ​​up to 300 m². The model heats the water in the heat exchanger from 50 to 85 degrees. When overheating, the thermal safety valve is activated and cold water is supplied from the water supply system to the boiler system, which immediately eliminates the threat of equipment failure. The bunker can hold up to 250 liters of pellets and is distinguished by a convenient funnel for loading (located on the burner side, therefore, maintenance is convenient).For an hour of work, a pellet boiler can burn up to 5 kg of fuel. Users in the reviews note the convenience of auto-ignition and fast heating, thanks to the injection fan. To keep the heat exchanger clean, there is a vibration cleaning function.

We have included the product in the rating due to silent operation. The boiler is insulated with a special material that absorbs the sounds of burning fuel and the work of mechanics. Two circuits in the system allow it to be used for heating the house and heating the water for swimming.

ACV ECO Comfort 25

Rating: 4.7

In the third place in the ranking is the pellet boiler from the Belgian manufacturer. This installation of 25 kW, which is enough to heat a house with an area of ​​up to 200 m². Inside there is a small 97 liter copper heat exchanger. This allows the water to heat up faster and transfer heat through the pipes. More expensive competitors in the ranking have heat exchangers for 120 liters or more. The ignition of the pellet boiler takes place automatically at the touch of a button. Power is adjusted smoothly, which is convenient depending on the season. The walls of the firebox are made of steel, 5 mm thick, which will not allow them to burn out in the next 10-20 years. The owners in the reviews are divided that the bunker is universal in terms of fastening and can be fixed both on the right and on the left side of the boiler, and this makes installation easier.

In our opinion, the product has earned a place in the ranking of the best, as the most picky about the quality of pellets. Although there is a restriction on the size of the pellets, even industrial pellets can be burned in it, since the burner is made of thick cast iron and does not burn through the sticking of fuel particles.

ZOTA Pellet 15S

Rating: 4.7

The fourth place in the ranking of the best pellet boilers belongs to the Russian model, which has a capacity of 15 kW. The equipment has a control panel with a display and touch buttons. In addition to setting the amount of fuel and air supplied to the fire box, the automation can control 5 pumps transferring coolant. It is convenient for a large house with an area of ​​150 m². Users in the reviews are divided that the boiler counts and saves the amount of missed fuel, and this allows you to calculate how much pellets you need for the next year for heating. It is possible to drown both from hardwood pellets and from conifers. The boiler also has an open combustion chamber, so in the case of turning off the light and stopping the automation, it will be possible to open the firebox and maintain the temperature of the heat carrier with ordinary wood.

Our experts have made the boiler in the rating because of the special shape of the burner. Due to the specific design of the combustion occurs mainly in the upper part, which protects the screw from burnout. Optionally, a GSM module can be connected to the boiler, allowing you to control switching and settings remotely, for example from work or from a place of vacation.

Teplodar Kupper OK 20 with a pellet burner

Rating: 4.6

In the fifth place in the ranking is the pellet boiler from the Russian manufacturer Teplodar. The power of the device is 20 kW and it is suitable for a home with an area of ​​200 m². The design feature is the installation of the burner in place of the ash door. In the case of a short power outage in the furnace, you can throw wood through the open hatch of the combustion chamber. If the light disappears for a week or more (serious breakage on the line), then the burner is dismantled and the boiler is fully used as solid fuel. Efficiency model is 88%. Owners in the reviews like the vertical shape of the boiler (the bunker is mounted not on the side, but on top), which saves space in the boiler room.

We noted the pellet model in the rating due to the presence of an electric heater for 6 kW. It contributes to the accelerated heating of the coolant in the moments of cold start (when the whole system was not heated). Another heating element can be used to maintain the water temperature in order to save pellets (heat the coolant with granules and switch to electricity). This is practical for regions where there are difficulties with fuel delivery.

Pelletron 40 CT

Rating: 4.5

This place ranking is another model from the domestic manufacturer. The pellet boiler is endowed with a power of 40 kW, which exceeds the performance even of the TOP leader, but the unit loses due to the lack of automation. It is necessary to control the boiler manually - mechanically set the opening angle of the lock to the combustion chamber and the volume of air supplied. But users like economical consumption - for 1 hour of operation, the boiler burns up to 230 g of pellets. The hopper reserve of 320 liters is enough for several days. Granules of fuel fall into the furnace due to its own weight, without the participation of pushers and other elements, which increases the reliability of the execution process. The efficiency of the pellet aggregate is 92.5%. To protect against fire, the model has a fire extinguishing valve.

Pellet boiler hit the rating due to the presence of the exhaust fan. This allows you to use it without an expensive high chimney, but only with a short pipe to remove combustion products to the outside of the room. Such a design is practical in houses surrounded by tall buildings, which would reduce natural cravings.

Ferroli SFL 3

Rating: 4.4

On the seventh place of the TOP there is an Italian pellet boiler. It is assembled from cast-iron plates strapped with metal pins. The body is decorated with sheet iron. The fuel is supplied manually through an open combustion chamber. Pellets are poured into the furnace on the grid with grate. So that they do not get enough sleep, provided a protective fence. Optionally, the boiler can be converted to automatic pellet feeding, but this requires additional investments. Pellet unit is suitable for heating up to 190 m². The small heat exchanger, with a capacity of 26 liters, warms up even faster due to its U-shape, which encloses the combustion chamber on three sides. The Italian manufacturer provides a 3 year warranty on the boiler.

According to our experts, the product must be in the rating due to the cast iron heat exchanger. Unlike other models with a contour of copper or steel, here the element will withstand elevated temperatures and is not subject to fouling of the film, which impairs heat transfer. Another model with dimensions 940x510x520 mm is smaller than its competitors.

Stropuva S20P

Rating: 4.3

In the eighth place in the ranking is located goods from the Lithuanian brand Stropuva. The model has a capacity of 20 kW and is suitable for heating the area of ​​the house up to 200 m². The unit operates according to a single-circuit scheme, but, optionally, an indirect heating boiler can be connected to the chimney. The pellet boiler operates with a programmer located on the left side of the body. To increase the thrust acting fan at the outlet. It is allowed to burn in the firebox both pellets and firewood, and the length of the latter is allowed up to 45 cm, which the owners like in the reviews. To prevent accidental loss of heat from the firebox, the model is equipped with powerful locking handles.

We have added a pellet boiler to the rating, as the most compact. Although the unit is not small, but at the expense of the cylindrical shape, it takes up little space on the floor, so it is suitable for a boiler room of 1.5 m² Another manufacturer offers seven options for painting the body, from olive to red, which is convenient for the selection of the interior in case the boiler is installed in the kitchen or bathroom.

Bourgeois-K MODERN-12

Rating: 4.2

The ninth place in the rating was awarded to a Russian pellet boiler with an open combustion chamber. Fuel is fed through the hole, dimensions 190x190 mm. The heat output of the unit is 12 kW, which is enough for heating a standard private house with an area of ​​120 m². Pellets are laid in the furnace in large batches to the top and autonomously burn up to 8 hours. Power control is a primitive way, by plowing the bottom hatch for the passage of air and reduce the capacity of the water circuit. Efficiency model is 82%. The heat exchanger will withstand pressure up to 4 atm. Heating of the heat carrier is possible up to 95 degrees, and the temperature of the gases in the chimney reaches 190 degrees, therefore installation of an indirect heating boiler is advantageous.

The main advantage of the boiler is its affordable price. In addition to pellets, it is possible to heat a room with wood, 55 cm long, which users like in reviews. In the unit, safety is thought out: the fire door is equipped with a pusher that shifts the heat deeper, and the ash box is trimmed with a gasket to prevent the gases from returning.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.