Ideal Logic 30 Combi Boiler Review

Whilst the first brand that might come to mind when choosing a new boiler is usually Worcester, Ideal Boilers produce some of the most efficient units on the market. 

In our review of the Ideal Logic 30kw combi boiler, we’ll cover:

• The Logic 30kw combi in summary
• Which types of properties this combi boiler is suited to
• Expected overall installation cost for the Ideal Logic 30
• The most notable features Ideal Boilers have integrated into this boiler’s design

In Summary: Our Ideal Logic Combi 30kw Review

If you’re looking for a brand as an alternative to Worcester Bosch and want to save £100+ in the process, the Logic 30kw combi boiler from Ideal could be the unit for you. 

This boiler from Ideal is suitable for an average 2-3 bedroomed house. Expect prices to include installation to be in the region of £2,750-£3,500 depending on the installer you choose. 

You can click through to our clickable boiler quote form here which will determine if this is the boiler you need (and if not, offer alternatives), as well as giving you a fixed price on-screen within 2-minutes. Prices from dwellow start as low as £2,450.

The top features Ideal has incorporated into their 30kw Plus combi boiler include: 

• Extensive 10-year warranty
• Compact design means it fits in small spaces
• Endorsement from the Energy Saving Trust
• Condensate Frost Protection function
• Power Modulation to save energy and money
• Concealed connections to improve aesthetics
• Large and easy to use LCD screen

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Which Properties Are The Ideal Logic 30kw Suitable For?

A typical 30kw combi boiler such as the Ideal Logic Plus 30 is going to be suitable for the average 2-3 bedroomed property. The central heating and hot water output here is suitable for around 12 radiators and up to 2 showers. 

However, it’s worth having a Gas Safe boiler engineer spec your property. In some cases a property that has 2 showers or extremely large radiators is going to need a bigger boiler with more central heating and hot water output, such as a 35kw combi. Ideal Boilers make a 35kw Logic Plus which would be suitable in that case.

Unlike other boilers (system and heat-only), combination boilers don’t have a hot water storage tank. That means they heat water on demand (as soon as you turn on a hot tap or shower on). So, choosing the correct output boiler here is crucial to avoid ending up with a costly boiler installation, whereby the boiler simply can’t keep up with demand.

Not sure if the Logic 30 Plus combi boiler is suitable for your property? 

Use our clickable boiler installation calculator here. It takes less than 2-minutes and will show you a fixed price on screen for the most suitable boiler for your property.

Ideal 30kw Combi Boiler Installation Cost

Combi boiler installations generally sit in the £2,500-£3,500 range from a local installer. From a national provider, the price can be as much as £5,000. 

The Ideal Logic 30kw combi boiler is a top-end boiler in terms of features and quality, but mid-range in terms of price. Expect the boiler unit only to be around £1,100-£1,200 from a plumbing and heating merchant; approximately £100 cheaper than the Worcester Bosch equivalent. 

Of course, that’s only part of the price of a new boiler installation. You’ll also need to account for:

• Labour
• Materials such as copper pipe and fittings, flue, thermostat and more
• Radiator valves
• Zone valves if you plan to have different heating zones in your property

Whilst many installers charge up to £3,150 for a like-for-like installation, dwellow fit the Ideal Logic for £2,450-£2,600 depending on your exact requirements. 

All our installations come inclusive of:

• System flush
• Removal of your old boiler
• 10-year warranty, as well as a 12-month workmanship warranty

Get your exact price on-screen by clicking through to our boiler replacement calculator here.

Top Features of the Logic Plus 30

Ideal is an underrated boiler brand, but is comparable in almost every single way to Worcester. Better still, overall installation costs tend to be around £100-£250 cheaper than having an equivalent Worcester Bosch boiler fitted. 

Below we’ve listed a handful of the Ideal 30 kw boiler’s top features.

Long 10-year Warranty

The Ideal Logic Plus is by no means the cheapest boiler on the market. Whilst the Logic Plus is available (boiler only) from most plumbing merchants for approximately £1,100-£1,200, there are plenty of sub £1,000 boilers on the market. 

Unfortunately, they lack both reliability and more importantly, an extensive warranty. Many of the sub £1,000 boilers will have a 2-year warranty, possibly 5-years at best. 

A boiler installation is a significant (and hopefully long-term) investment. And for the sake of a few hundred pounds, it makes sense to get one with a long warranty. 

Dwellow fit the Ideal Logic Plus 30kw combi alongside a 10-year warranty as well as a 12-month parts and labour warranty. 

Compact Design For Small Space Installations

Not all boilers are compact, meaning the areas they can be installed into are limited. The Logic Plus comes complete with a compact design meaning it can be fitted into small spaces, saving you room in your property. 

Looking for a boiler for your 2-3 bedroomed property that can be fitted in a kitchen cupboard or similar location? 

The Ideal Logic’s compact design means this is the perfect boiler for the job.

Endorsed By The Energy Saving Trust

The 30kw Logic has been winning awards and endorsements since 2013 (Good Housekeeping, Queen’s Award and more). Amongst some of their endorsements comes one from the Energy Saving Trust, partly thanks to its A-Rated efficiency. 

Courtesy of Ideal’s specification sheet (source), here are the energy ratings of the 30kw combi:

• SEDBUK rating (2005): 91.1%
• SEDBUK rating (2009/2012): 89.6%
• Seasonal space heating energy efficiency ŋs: 94%

Frost Protection

Like many top rated boiler brands, Ideal has integrated Frost Protection into the Logic 30.

When temperatures hit below freezing, a lot of boilers will lockout. They won’t work again until they’re repaired and reset. 

Why do they lockout in cold weather? Typically, the condensate pipe freezes. This is where waste gases and fluids escape from your property. 

The built-in automatic Frost Protection setting that Ideal has integrated into the Logic’s design means no more lockouts due to the condensate pipe freezing, and no expensive emergency boiler repairs during winter!

Power Modulation

Put simply, any boiler fitted with power modulation technology is going to save energy, and save you money. 

The central heating output of the Ideal Logic Plus 30 is 25.6kw, but this can be modulated to as low as 6.4kw, representing a huge energy and cash saving for homeowners that have this boiler fitted. 

As we mentioned, sub £1,000 boilers aren’t just unlikely to have a long warranty, they’re also unlikely to have energy saving features such as power modulation either.

Concealed Connections

Let’s face it; boilers are ugly. Whilst a lot of boilers are compact and can be tucked away in a kitchen cupboard, a lot of the pipe connectors are still on show. 

In comparison to the average boiler the Ideal Logic Plus has a lot less on show, thanks to many of the connections being concealed. Not so important if you’re fitting this boiler in an airing cupboard, but massively important if it’s fitted by being hung on a kitchen wall.

Easy To Use LCD Screen

If you’re struggling along with an old boiler, you’re probably also dealing with a complicated control panel. A lot of older boilers have limited functions available, or are simply hard to use.

The Ideal Logic Plus uses a large and easy to use LCD making this boiler ridiculously easy to control in comparison to your old boiler.