TOP-20 of the best solid fuel boilers: rating of 2020-2021 and how to choose the best model

With the onset of cold weather, the purchase of a heating boiler is becoming an increasingly urgent problem for owners of private houses or workshops.

Today in stores there are many heating devices that operate on both solid and combined fuels.

Solid fuel appliances operate on firewood, coal and other solid fuels.

Bookmark, usually through a horizontal firebox.

Some devices are equipped with additional options.

In order to correctly select a boiler for heating, you should take into account the features and characteristics of each model.

Types and short description

The devices differ in several features, which should be paid attention to before buying.

Some boilers are not suitable for the type of power supply, others for the design.

Type of fuel

The heat source for solid fuel appliances is most often coal, wood or peat.

Fuel must be put in every 4-8 hours, excluding long-term burning models, throwing up firewood depends on the power, combustion mode and the area that needs to be heated.

Some devices are equipped with an additional thermometer, an auto ignition system and a control panel.

Fuel combustion principle

Pyrolysis - the basis of the device is the generation of heat during gas combustion. Gas is extracted from wood by dry distillation from 600 to 800 degrees Celsius.

Water heats up when burning gas that is formed during pyrolysis... This type of boilers has an increased efficiency of up to 91%. When working with such models, there is practically no ash and soot emissions.

Traditional - use heat from the combustion of the filling material... Modern models use an overhead burning technique that burns each fuel alternately. Due to this, the amount of ash decreases, and the efficiency increases to 80%.

Volatility

Volatile - devices that need power from the mains to regulate heating, temperature, ventilation and pump regulation.

Non-volatile - these boilers do not need additional power sources... All control of temperature regulation, smoke extraction, water circulation is carried out mechanically.

How to choose and what to look for

Type of fuel

If in the choice of fuel the client prefers coal, then it is better to choose a boiler and steel... If firewood is used as fuel, then the cast iron model is the best choice.

Power

This criterion determines what area the device will be able to heat, how often it is necessary to add fuel.

NOTE!

For a large room and a two-story private house, a boiler with a capacity of 20-36 kW is suitable.

And for a small country house, 14 kW is enough.

Weight and cost

Large weight and dimensions will cause inconvenience if the client does not have a special place for placing the boiler.

Heavy weight also means higher installation and shipping costs... In addition, heavy boilers are significantly more expensive than lighter models.

Profitability

The coefficient of a cast iron boiler is less than that of a steel one. But the cast iron boiler cools down longer, thereby retaining heat for a longer time.

The time interval between fuel inserts depends on the combustion time.... So, economical cast iron models can keep warm all night.

Durability of the structure

By default, the equipment is used for about 10 years. But this depends on the accuracy of the owner's handling and the quality of the materials from which the boiler is made.

If you choose a model with good materials, reliable assembly and properly care for the heating equipment, then the device will last longer..

Security

The equipment can become hot and there is a risk of burns.

Modern devices are equipped with a special layer of protection, and the walls of such devices do not heat up... In addition, the door handle protection is used and the control panel is connected.

Popular manufacturing companies

There are several reputable manufacturing firms that are preferred by customers.:

Stropuva - Lithuanian brand provides longer burning time from one firewood bookmark. It has an interesting barrel-shaped design, which makes it possible to install the device in a small room. Lithuanian devices are quite expensive, but they are durable.
Zota - for lovers of using firewood as fuel, a Russian brand is suitable. The devices are small in size and low in power. But they are also robustly constructed and affordable.
Bourgeois-K - a Russian company that produces boilers independent of power supply, operating on pyrolysis. The cost of boilers varies from 40,000 to 76,000 rubles. The boilers are powerful and keep warm for a long time.

TOP-20 best models rating

In this rating, we have collected the best models for you in terms of price, quality and reliability.

The best classic solid fuel boilers

Kentatsu ELEGANT-03 17 kW

Stylish brown solid fuel boiler made of steel. Power 17 kW, suitable for heating a room with an area of 170 sq. M.

A fairly reliable design from a Japanese manufacturer, it gives an even heating of the room.

Handles harsh winters well.

Specifications:

device type - solid fuel boiler;
contours - single-circuit;
power - 17 kW;
placement - floor;
non-volatility - is;
control - mechanical;
combustion chamber - open;
body material - cast iron;
fuel - coal, firewood;
pressure - 4 bar;
dimensions - 450 * 947 * 609 mm;
boiler weight - 166 kg;
price - 35,950 rubles.

Dignity:

uniform heating;
cast iron material;
reliable construction;
easy control;
spacious firebox;
interesting design.

disadvantages:

heavy weight;
high price;
no additional features.

Protherm Bober 50 DLO 39 kW

Solid fuel boiler made of cast iron material 39 kW. There is enough heat to heat a private house. Has a spacious firebox for wood and coal.

Unfortunately, it does not run on any other type of fuel - natural gas or pellets.

For the convenience of the client, a thermometer and a pressure gauge are built in.

Specifications:

unit - heating boiler;
fuel type - wood, coal;
the number of contours is one;
power - 39 kW;
non-volatility - yes;
installation - floor;
management - mechanics;
combustion chamber - open;
body material - cast iron;
Efficiency - 90.2%;
pressure - 4 bar;
thermometer - yes;
dimensions - 440 * 935 * 1040 mm;
boiler weight - 380 kg;
92,717 rubles.

Dignity:

quality materials;
cast iron doors;
high power;
8 sections of the heat exchanger;
uniform heating.

disadvantages:

heavy weight;
high price;
bulky;
the bottom of the boiler heats up;
it is possible to use only wood and coal.

Teplodar Kupper Practitioner 8

Steel solid fuel boiler from the Russian manufacturer Teplodar, with a capacity of 8 kW. Heats a small room of 80 square meters.

Suitable for a country house or garage.

Specifications:

unit type - solid fuel boiler;
contours - single-circuit;
power - 8 kW;
area - 80 sq.m;
installation - floor;
energy independence - is;
control - mechanical;
material - steel;
TEN - pre-installed;
fuel - wood, coal, peat briquettes;
functions - thermometer;
external control connection - yes;
boiler weight - 60 kg;
cost - 12,460 rubles.

Advantages:

affordable cost;
uniform warmth;
various fuels;
compact size and light weight;
easy control.

Disadvantages:

there is not enough power to heat a two-story house;
the case may become hot.

Teplodar Kupper Practitioner 14 14

Classic solid fuel boiler from the Teplodar company with a capacity of 14 kW.Suitable for heating a country house up to 140 square meters.

Floor is installed.

Specifications:

device - solid fuel boiler;
contours - single-circuit;
thermal power - 14 kW;
heating area - 140 sq.m .;
installation - floor;
management - mechanics;
non-volatile - yes;
material - steel;
TEN - pre-installed;
fuel - coal, peat briquettes, firewood;
thermometer - yes;
dimensions - 420 * 655 * 630 mm;
boiler weight - 68 kg;
cost - 15,745 rubles.

Dignity:

low price;
compact size;
a light weight;
quality materials;
good heating of the room;
spacious firebox for storing fuel.

disadvantages:

firewood burns quickly;
before going to bed, you need to add fuel.

ZOTA Box 8 8 kW

Solid fuel heating unit with an output of only 8 kW. Suitable for a small room - a garage, a country house or a workshop.

The small appliance has a hob that can be used to heat water or food.

Specifications:

boiler type - solid fuel;
contours - single-circuit;
power - 8 kW;
placement - floor;
energy independence - is;
management - mechanics;
combustion chamber - open;
Efficiency - 70%;
material - steel;
hob - yes;
TEN - optional;
fuel - coal and firewood;
thermometer - yes;
dimensions - 380 * 460 * 630 mm;
boiler weight - 71 kg;
cost - 16,100 rubles.

Advantages:

compactness;
low cost;
the presence of a hob;
heats up a small room quickly;
economical fuel consumption.

disadvantages:

low power;
at night it is necessary to throw up.

Lemax Forward-20

Stylish solid fuel device with a power of 20 kW for heating a room of 200 m2. It features a spacious firebox located on the top panel.

It is possible to connect to a hot water heating system. Heats evenly and keeps the temperature well.

Specifications:

device - heating boiler;
solid fuel: firewood, coal, coke;
contours - single-circuit;
power - 20 kW;
non-volatile - yes;
combustion chamber - open;
Efficiency - 75%;
control - mechanical;
installation - floor;
material - steel;
thermometer - yes;
boiler weight - 78 kg;
fuel loading - vertical;
cost - 19,970 rubles.

Dignity:

works on any solid fuel;
high quality steel;
convenient top loading of fuel;
compact size;
environmental friendliness.

disadvantages:

firewood burns quickly;
at night it is necessary to throw up.

ZOTA Poplar M 14 14 kW

A bright solid fuel unit with a capacity of 14 kW for heating a room with a maximum area of 140 m2. It is possible to install a heating element to maintain the temperature in the room.

Specifications:

unit - heating boiler;
contours - single-circuit;
power - 14 kW;
heated area - 140 m2;
placement - floor;
non-volatility - yes;
management - mechanics;
combustion chamber - open;
TEN - optional;
fuel - coal, firewood;
thermometer - yes;
boiler weight - 113 kg;
cost - 14391 rubles.

Advantages:

compact size;
sufficient power;
the ability to connect heating elements;
keeps warm well;
acceptable cost.

disadvantages:

firewood burns quickly;
the walls are heated;
no additional features.

Protherm Beaver 20 DLO 19 kW

High-quality unit made of cast iron material with a capacity of 19 kW. Suitable for heating a private house with an area of 190 m2.

The heat exchanger includes 4 sections.

Specifications:

device type - solid fuel boiler;
the number of contours is one;
power - 19 kW;
area - 190 square meters;
placement - floor;
non-volatility - yes;
control - mechanical;
material - cast iron;
fuel - coal, firewood;
thermometer - yes;
dimensions - 440 * 935 * 640 mm;
boiler weight - 230 kg;
cost - 52,000 rubles.

Advantages:

simple control;
reliable construction;
large ash pan;
smooth seams;
good painting;

Disadvantages:

high price;
not too roomy firebox.

Lemax Forward-12.5 13 kW

Practically silent unit on solid fuel with a power of 13 kW for heating an area of 130 m2. The compact size allows the device to be installed in a small room.

There is enough power for heating a country house.

Specifications:

device - solid fuel;
number of contours - single-circuit;
power - 13 kW;
placement - floor;
non-volatility - yes;
management - mechanics;
combustion chamber - open;
Efficiency - 75%;
material - steel;
thermometer - yes;
fuel loading - vertical;
boiler weight - 70 kg;
cost - 14960 rubles.

Dignity:

fast heating;
compactness;
reliable assembly;
works silently;
low cost;
decent power.

disadvantages:

when laying coal, there is a lot of dirt around;
inconvenient to clean.

Lemax Forward-16 17 kW

A variation of the previous model, but with increased power up to 17 kW. It consumes fuel economically enough. A private house warms up well.

Differs in reliable build quality.

Works silently.

Specifications:

unit - boiler;
fuel - coal, firewood, coke;
the number of contours is one;
power - 17 kW;
area - 170 m2;
installation - floor;
non-volatile - yes;
management - mechanics;
combustion chamber - open;
Efficiency - 75%;
thermometer - yes;
boiler weight - 73 kg;
price - 16,500 rubles.

Dignity:

low noise level;
economically consumes fuel;
environmentally friendly;
safe;
vertical loading of firewood;
convenient use.

Disadvantages:

non-standard chimney diameter.

The best solid fuel boilers for long burning

Stropuva Mini S8 8 kW

A bright solid fuel boiler with a safety valve, with a capacity of 8 kW. Suitable for heating an area of 80 m2. The fuel burns up to twenty hours, the temperature is enough for the whole night.

Specifications:

device type - solid fuel boiler;
type of combustion - long-term;
contours - single-circuit;
power - 8 kW;
area - 80 m2;
placement - floor;
non-volatility - yes;
management - mechanics;
combustion chamber - open;
fuel - firewood, wood briquettes;
safety valve - yes;
thermometer - yes;
boiler weight - 145 kg;
price - 53,000 rubles.

Dignity:

compactness;
long burning;
ease of use;
reliable handles;
does not require power supply;
robust construction.

disadvantages:

high price;
heavy weight;
lining is difficult to wash off carbon deposits;
not very convenient loading of firewood.

ZOTA Topol-22VK 22 kW

A high-quality solid fuel device with a capacity of 22 kW, which is enough to heat an area of 220 m2. Convenient loading consists of two sections for storing firewood.

Specifications:

device - solid fuel boiler;
contours - single-circuit;
power - 22 kW;
placement - floor;
control - without control panel;
fuel - coal, coal briquettes, firewood, wood briquettes;
thermometer - yes;
boiler weight - 128 kg;
price - 36860 rubles.

Advantages:

various types of fuel;
long burning;
economical consumption;
convenient operation;
robust construction.

Disadvantages:

heavy weight;
no control panel.

ZOTA Topol-16VK 16 kW

Decent model of a solid fuel boiler with two sections for storing fuel. Designed for heating a small private house or workshop of 160 m2.

Provides long-term burning of wood or coal.

Options:

unit - heating boiler;
fuel - coal, firewood, coal and wood briquettes;
power - 16 kW;
placement - floor;
control - without control panel;
Efficiency - 75%;
thermometer - yes;
boiler weight - 108 kg;
cost - 30,100 rubles.

Advantages:

heats up quickly;
gives uniform warmth;
quality materials;
long burning;
the possibility of laying briquettes;
easy control.

disadvantages:

high price;
heavy weight;
no control panel.

ZOTA Topol-32VK 32 kW

Reliable solid fuel unit with power up to 32 kW. Able to warm up an area of 320 square meters. It is possible to install an additional heating element and connect an external control.

Perfect for a country house, provides long-term fuel burning.

Specifications:

device type - solid fuel boiler;
the number of contours is one;
power - 32 kW;
area - 320 m2;
installation - floor;
energy independence - is;
management - mechanics;
Efficiency - 75%;
fuel - coal, coal briquettes, wood briquettes, firewood;
thermometer - yes;
external control connection - yes;
boiler weight - 143 kg;
price - 40,370 rubles.

Advantages:

fast heating;
reliable assembly;
simple control;
the opportunity to purchase a burner;
economical fuel consumption;
stylish design.

disadvantages:

heavy weight;
high price.

Stropuva S30 30 kW

A full-fledged solid fuel boiler with a power of 30 kW for heating a room with an area of 300 m2. Equipped with thermometer and safety valve.

Made of high quality steel, the material does not become hot when the boiler is heated.

The only boiler that burns for up to 31 hours.

Specifications:

device - solid fuel boiler;
power - 30 kW;
area - 300 sq.m .;
placement - floor;
control - mechanical;
contours - one;
non-volatile - yes;
combustion chamber - open;
Efficiency - 85%;
material - steel;
fuel - firewood, wood briquettes;
thermometer - yes;
safety valve - yes;
boiler weight - 257;
price - 89,800 rubles.

Dignity:

long burning;
uniform warmth;
fast heating;
quality materials;
the presence of a thermometer;
economical fuel consumption.

disadvantages:

high price;
heavy weight;
bulky.

The best pyrolysis boilers

TRAYAN T15 15 kW

A model of a pyrolysis boiler from a Russian manufacturer on a solid fuel type of food. Made of high quality steel, the material does not heat up, it is easier to clean than cast iron models.

Paint may peel off after prolonged use.

Options:

boiler type - solid fuel;
type - pyrolysis;
thermal power - 15 kW;
heated area - 160 m2;
installation - floor;
non-volatility - yes;
control - mechanical;
Efficiency - 85%;
fuel - wood, coal;
boiler weight - 230 kg;
pressure - 95%;
price - 44,370 rubles.

Dignity:

low noise level;
uniform heating of the room;
heats up quickly;
reliable assembly;
quality material;
good painting.

disadvantages:

high price;
heavy weight.

Bourgeois-K MODERN-12 12 kW

Solid fuel boiler of rich bright color, made of high quality steel. Power of 12 kW is enough to heat a room of 120 m2.

Works on wood, coal, peat briquettes.

Suitable for a country house or workshop.

Options:

type - boiler;
fuel - firewood, coal, wood briquettes, peat;
number of contours - single-circuit;
power - 12 kW;
heated area - 120 m2;
combustion chamber - open;
Efficiency - 92%;
control - mechanical;
installation - floor;
thermometer, pressure gauge - yes;
boiler weight - 220 kg;
dimensions - 400 * 1070 * 780 mm;
cost - 59,900 rubles.

Advantages:

the ability to use a variety of fuels;
high efficiency;
the presence of a thermometer;
stylish design;
warms up the room with dignity;

disadvantages:

overcharge;
heavy weight;
inconvenient ash pan.

Bourgeois-K MODERN-24 24 kW

A boiler from Russian manufacturers on solid fuel and with a capacity of 24 kW, which is enough to heat a private country house with an area of 250 m2.

The device is installed on the floor and runs on solid fuel.

Specifications:

type - solid fuel boiler;
number of contours - single-circuit;
thermal power - 24 kW
heating of the area - 250 m2;
installation - floor;
non-volatile - yes;
management - mechanics;
fuel - coal, firewood, pellets, wood briquettes, peat;
maximum pressure - 4.5 bar;
thermometer - yes;
pressure gauge - yes;
dimensions - 500 * 1180 * 800 mm;
boiler weight - 310 kg;
cost - 76,050 rubles.

Dignity:

high power;
convenient control;
the ash pan is easy to clean;
quality materials;
reliable assembly.

disadvantages:

high price;
heavy weight;
bulky.

TRAYAN T20 20 kW

Solid fuel boiler with a capacity of 20 kW for heating private houses, workshops and other premises. It is fired with coal and wood.

Installation is made on the floor, on special legs.

Thick steel ensures the durability of the device.

Specifications:

device type - solid fuel boiler;
contours - one;
maximum power - 20 kW;
area - 220 sq.m .;
installation - floor;
non-volatility - yes;
management - mechanics;
combustion chamber - open;
fuel - wood, coal;
functions - thermometer, pressure gauge;
dimensions - 460 * 980 * 760 mm;
boiler weight - 260 kg;
price - 51,990 rubles.

Advantages:

fast heating;
prolonged combustion of fuel;
the manufacturer promptly answers customer questions;
ease of use;
durable materials.

Disadvantages:

high price;
heavy weight;
bulky;
small firebox.

TRAYAN T10 10 kW

Solid fuel device with a power of 10 kW for heating a room of 90 m2. Suitable for warming up a small studio, country house or workshop.

Specifications:

device type - solid fuel, pyrolysis boiler;
power - 10 kW;
number of contours - single-circuit;
area - 90 m2;
installation - floor;
thermometer - yes;
non-volatile - yes;
management - mechanics;
combustion chamber - open;
water pressure - 4.5 bar;
dimensions - 380 * 860 * 670 mm;
boiler weight - 180 kg;
cost - 38,990 rubles.

Advantages:

high-quality assembly;
convenient use;
easy to clean ash pan;
reliable materials;
fast heating.

Disadvantages:

heavy weight;
high price;
low power.