Viessmann Vitodens 050-W Review

Viessmann is one of the market leaders when it comes to combi boilers in the UK. They compete with other top brands including Alpa, Ideal, Vaillant and Worcester Bosch. 

In this review, we’ll cover the Vitodens 050-W combi boiler in detail, including: 

• A quick-fire summary of our Vitodens 050-W review
• Properties the Vitodens 50 is most suited to
• The expected cost of a Vitodens 050-W, including installation
• Viessmann boiler reviews from UK customers
• Top features of the Vitodens 50 combi boiler range

In Summary: Viessmann Vitodens 050-W Combi Boiler Review

The Viessmann Vitodens 050-W combi boiler comes in 3 sizes: 25kw, 30kw and 35kw. This means it’s suitable for small properties (1-bedroom flats) right through to 3-4 bedroom properties with up to 2 showers. 

Typically boiler installation costs for the 050 Vitodens sit in the £2,500-£3,500 depending on the size boiler you choose and complexity of your installation. 

This cost comes inclusive of the 7-year standard Viessmann warranty, although our prices start at £2,295 (25kw) and include a longer 10-year warranty. You can check the exact price of an installation by using our boiler quote tool here. 

Like all the boilers in Viessmann’s range, the Vitodens 050 is packed full of features including: 

• Power modulation to save energy
• Stainless steel exchanger to increase reliability
• 92% ERP efficiency
• 10-year warranty (when fitted by a Dwellow installer)
• WiFi compatibility to control your heating system remotely

If you’re looking for a top of the line boiler at a reasonable price, the Viessmann 050 Vitodens is for you. You can get a fixed price on-screen within 2-minutes using our boiler tool here. 

Properties The Viessmann 050 is Suited To

Viessmann offers the Vitodens 050-W combi boiler in 3 different power outputs, suitable for a range of small-medium sized properties. Their current range is as follows:

• 050 25kw Vitodens
• 050 30kw Vitodens
• 050 35kw Vitodens

The 25kw is suited to smaller properties with just one shower and 6-8 medium sized radiators. For example, a small 1-2 bedroom flat is the most likely candidate for a 25kw Vitodens 050-W. 

For properties with slightly more square footage, 8-12 medium sized radiators but still just one shower, the 30kw Vitodens 050-W is likely to be much more suitable. 

The 050-W Vitodens 35kw is the biggest and most expensive in the range. Not only will it have the capacity to heat more radiators, it can also run up to 2 showers; the 25kw and 30kw will only be able to run one. 

If you have a larger property (3-4 bedrooms) and have up to 2 showers, the 35kw Vitodens 050 is likely to be the best choice. A 25kw and 30kw Vitodens simply won’t be able to keep up with hot water demand for 2 showers, so water would be luke-warm at best. 

Like any boiler installation, each property differs from the next. This includes differences in the property’s insulation, total amount of radiators and showers, length of the heating pipework and more. All of these factors play a role in deciding exactly which Vitodens 50 combi boiler would be the most suitable.

To determine exactly which Viessmann Vitodens 050 boiler you need, jump over to our boiler quotation tool here. Use our clickable form to tell us a few details about your property and you’ll get the most suitable boilers listed on-screen, as well as a fixed price including installation.

Viessmann Vitodens Boiler Installation Costs

A new boiler installation will cost thousands, regardless of the type of boiler you choose. Typically, a Viessmann Vitodens 050-W combi boiler will sit somewhere between £2,500-£3,500 depending on the boiler fitter you use and the complexity of the job. 

At Dwellow, we fit the Viessmann Vitodens 050 combi from £2,295, including a lengthy 10-year warranty. Use our boiler calculator here to determine which boiler is right for your property, and get a fixed price on-screen within 2-minutes. 

Bear in mind Viessmann boiler installation costs will vary from property to property. Factors that affect the overall installation cost of your new boiler include: 

• Size: There’s an approximate £100 difference between the smallest Vitodens 050 combi boiler (25kw) and the largest (35kw)
• Pipework upgrades: If you live in a property that was built over 10-years ago, it’s likely some of the pipework will need to be upgraded to be inline with current Gas Safe standards‍
• Added extras: Common added extras include thermostatic radiator valves and smart heating controls, which add cost in the form of both materials and labour to install them

Viessmann Company Reviews

Viessmann certainly isn’t as well known as the likes of Worcester Bosch, but they are a highly reputable boiler brand. 

Check out Trustpilot, and you’ll see they have nearing 5,000 reviews, with an average rating of 4.3 stars.

Vitodens 050-W Top Features

Viessmann boilers are packed with features that make them easy to use and highly efficient; the Vitodens 050-W range certainly doesn’t buck this trend. 

Below we’ve listed the top features of the Vitodens 050 combi boiler.

Central Heating Power Modulation

Old boilers generally work at a fixed output, regardless of what your heating or hot water demands are at the time. Put simply, this means a lot of wasted energy and extra cost when it comes to your monthly gas bill. 

Technologically advanced modern boilers such as the Viessmann Vitodens 050 combi have a built-in power modulation feature. The power of the 050-W boiler can scale back to 1:8 if necessary; it only uses the exact power necessary to heat radiators or hot water. 

Whilst the most obvious benefit here is huge energy bill savings, power modulation has another benefit. As the boiler isn’t constantly working at full capacity, it’s likely to last a lot longer too!

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Stainless Steel Heat Exchanger

A lot of boiler brands use aluminium heat exchangers. Whilst these are effective, they are prone to breakdown. A breakdown that ends up in a new heat exchanger being fitted by a Gas Safe engineer could cost anywhere from £300-£500, a huge expense.

That’s why Viessmann has used a stainless steel heat exchanger, which is built to last. Many other of the most reliable boiler brands also use stainless steel heat exchangers. 

Highly Efficient

Efficiency means energy savings. An old G-rated boiler is likely to be operating at 70% efficiency or less. 

By comparison, the Viessmann Vitodens 050-W runs at an ERP efficiency of 92%. 

Long Warranty 

The standard warranty from Viessmann for the Vitodens 050-W combi boiler range sits at 7-years. Whilst this is a reasonable warranty, we only offer boiler installation on units with a 10-year warranty or higher.

Use our boiler installation quote tool here to get a fixed price on-screen. Any Viessmann 050 boiler quote you see on-screen comes inclusive of a 10-year warranty, as well as a 12-month workmanship warranty. 

WiFi Compatible 

The Viessmann Vitodens 050 range is WiFi compatible. To make the most out of it, you’ll need an Android or Apple device, as well as downloading the ViCare app directly from Viessmann. 

This will allow you to monitor energy usage, adjust heating and hot water settings remotely and ultimately, lead to cost savings on your monthly energy bills.

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