Our thoughts:

The Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor Oil Boiler comes in internal, External and Utility options. Essentially, this provides you with versatile options as to where you can install this boiler and brings additional benefits such as concealed controls.

If you have the space in your kitchen or utility room, the internal version of the boiler will suit you. However, if you are looking to install the boiler to the outside of your property, the External version of the boiler, with its IP45 weatherproof construction, will be the boiler for you and your property. If you are looking for concealed controls and a smarter design, the Utility option of this boiler is the one to go for. Making the boiler blend in with the other appliances in your property, the concealed controls will also prevent little hands from adjusting the boiler accidentally.

Available as a system and regular boiler, and with a range of kW outputs, there is a Worcester Bosch Greenstar Danesmoor Oil Boiler to suit most property sizes and the heating and hot water requirements of most households.

A name you know

Worcester Bosch is a name you will know. The company has been offering boilers to the UK market since the 1960s. Throughout this time, they have developed an excellent reputation. However, it should be noted that the quality of some of their boilers is not what it once was.

Commitment to energy efficiency 

As it can also be used in conjunction with renewable energy sources such as Worcester Bosch’s Greenskies solar panels, the Greenstar Danesmoor Oil Boiler offers increased sustainability. All of the boiler options in the Danesmoor range are A-rated with efficiencies of above 90%, as standard. This can be increased by utilising the optional 7-day programmer or using the boiler in conjunction with Bosch’s EasyControl.

Stainless steel heat exchanger

Unlike the other boiler ranges offered by Worcester Bosch, the Danesmoor range is unique in that it utilises a stainless steel heat exchanger as opposed to the aluminium heat exchangers used by all of the other boilers. Whilst this stainless steel heat exchanger is admittedly not still not of the same quality as equally priced boilers from rival manufacturers, it is still a massive positive for this boiler range. By having a stainless steel heat exchanger, the boiler will retain its efficiency for longer and won’t be susceptible to the rust and corrosion suffered by aluminium heat exchangers.

Controlling the boiler

The Danesmoor range keeps it simple when it comes to controlling the boiler out of the box, using a simple mechanical control. Whilst this may look dated when pitched against the rivals, we find that some people prefer this. If you are looking for something more cutting-edge, then as mentioned above, the Danesmoor range can be utilised with smart controls such as Bosch’s EasyControl. If choosing this option, you will find that EasyControl brings you the ability to control the heating in individual rooms, automatically adjust the heating according to your daily routine, and will provide you with the functionality to control your heating system using smart assistants including Siri, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Google Assistant, Facebook Messenger, and IFTTT, wherever in the world you are with an internet connection.

Assembled in the UK

The Worcester Bosch Greenstar Heatslave II is assembled in the Worcester Bosch production facility in Worcestershire. Whilst it is assembled here, many of the parts it is made up of are manufactured elsewhere by third party companies.

Plastic parts 

Many of the parts and components utilised within this boiler are made from plastic. This is quite a negative point as equivalent boilers at a similar price point from rival manufacturers instead use higher quality brass components.