Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life Combi Boiler Review
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Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life boiler review
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life boiler is available in both combi boiler and system boiler types. Now a hydrogen ready boiler as all Worcester boilers are, the 8000 boilers are built to last, come with a 12-year warranty, and look great.
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We will take a look at the Worcester Bosch 8000 Life combi boiler and system boiler reviews and see what they can offer anyone who is looking for a boiler for a new home or wants to replace an existing boiler.
Worcester Bosch group is the most well-known and trusted boiler brand available.
Worcester Bosch has decades of experience making boilers and offers a solid option in the Greenstar 8000 Life.
Worcester Greenstar 8000 is intended to be a direct replacement for the Greenstar CDi Classic, with many of the same features and some additions too.
In this Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 life combi boiler and system boiler review, we will discuss all the boiler information you need to know as well as prices and everything else you need to know.
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Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life combi boiler
The Worcester Greenstar 8000 Life is the most powerful combi boiler currently available from Worcester Bosch.
The Worcester Bosch combi boiler prices are around £1,800 to £2,400.
The combi boiler is available as:
- Worcester 8000 30kW combi boiler
- Worcester 8000 35kW combi boiler
- Worcester 8000 40kW combi boiler
- Worcester 8000 45kW combi boiler
- Worcester 8000 50kW combi boiler
The hot water flow rate ranges from 10.7 litres per minute up to 17.9, offering excellent pressure and capacity for any households that have a significant hot water demand, especially on the higher energy models.
In addition to offering plenty of power, this boiler is also very quiet. In fact, it’s one of the quietest replacement boiler options on the market.
This Worcester Bosch combi boiler includes features such as an increased modulation ratio of 1:10 and the prevention of on/off cycling to help extend its life.
It has more power than any previous Worcester Bosch boiler, and it connects to smart technology, as well as the first Greenstar intelligent filling system.
The filling system means that the boiler maintains optimum pressure without having to operate the filling link.
The top and side panels of this boiler can easily be removed, which makes it easy to access any internal components that might need to be repaired or maintained.
It also has an improved push-button LCD display which is easy to use. The Worcester Bosch 8000 40kw combi boiler is one of the best powerful combi boilers available too in terms of power.
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Worcester 8000 combi boiler specifications
| Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Specification | Greenstar 8000 Life 30kW | Greenstar 8000 Life 35kW | Greenstar 8000 Life 40kW | Greenstar 8000 Life 45kW | Greenstar 8000 Life 50kW |
| ErP Efficiency Rating | A | A | A | A | A |
| Hydrogen ready boiler | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LPG model available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Control Options | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| EasyControl Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Central heating output (kW) | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 |
| Dimensions (mm) height x width x depth | 780 x 440 x 365 | 780 x 440 x 365 | 780 x 440 x 365 | 780 x 440 x 365 | 780 x 440 x 365 |
| Hot water flow rate 40°c | 10.7 l/min | 12.5 l/min | 14.3 l/min | 16.1 l/min | 17.9 l/min |
Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life system boiler
This Worcester Bosch Lifestyle system boiler is perfect for larger homes with multiple bathrooms.
A system boiler requires a hot water cylinder to be located in the airing cupboard and then the modern design white or black boiler will be wall-hung.
System boilers can cope with a higher demand for water to multiple taps than a combi boiler can.
The Worcester Bosch system boiler prices are around £1,900 to £2,500.
The system boiler is available as:
- Worcester 8000 30kW system boiler
- Worcester 8000 35kW system boiler
Worcester 8000 system boiler specification
| Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 System Specification | Greenstar Life System 30kw | Greenstar Life System 35kw |
| Hydrogen Ready | Yes | Yes |
| ErP Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| LPG model available | Yes | Yes |
| Control Options | No | No |
| Solar Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| EasyControl Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Central heating output (kW) | 30 | 35 |
| Dimensions (mm) height x width x depth | 780 x 440 x 365 | 780 x 440 x 365 |
Energy efficiency of the 8000 life boilers
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life offers an A-rating for energy efficiency, with 94% energy efficiency available.
This is even better than the Greenstar CDi, which this combi boiler has been designed to replace.
It is also 2% higher than the minimum required by the 2018 Boiler Plus regulations, so you can ensure your boiler complies with the law.
Newly installed combi boilers are also required to have at least one additional energy-saving feature.
This Worcester Bosch boiler also has controls to go into the eco mode to enhance energy saving.
This boiler is easy to install and has smart controls to help make it compliant with the rules.
It is compatible with smart controls, making it easy to connect to your phone or tablet by the Worcester boiler app so that you can monitor and adjust your heating wherever you are.
You can also connect this Worcester Bosch combi boiler to a Hive wireless thermostat.
The Worcester Bosch boiler control panel is also user-friendly.
Bosch EasyControl thermostat can be used for the Worcester Bosch 8000 life, just like the Greenstar CDi allows you to do.
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Worcester 8000 dimensions – How big is the 8000 life boiler?
| Worceter Greenstar 8000 dimensions | 780mm x 440mm x 365mm |
This boiler is designed to be the same size as a standard kitchen cupboard, so if you want it on show, it will fit flush between any cupbards. This means it’s likely too big to fit into many kitchen cupboards, but it has been designed to look good when wall-hung and is available in black or white.
It’s a stylish new boiler with curved corners and a smart-looking control panel, so it can look like another kitchen appliance and not something you want to cover up.
Another advantage of this boiler is its lighter weight.
The lightweight design makes these new boilers easy to install so that you can save time on installation.
Boiler controls on the 8000 Life
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life has a neat control panel that has been designed to be intuitive and easy to use.
The push-button LCD makes it easy to unlock, and the advanced features give you more control over the boiler.
It has a full-colour display and text descriptions, so you don’t need to be an engineer to be able to navigate the options on offer.
You also have the advantage of being able to control the Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life using smart controls.
Use one of the available smart thermostat systems connected to a Hive to your Worcester bosch combi boiler or use the app to connect the boiler to your phone or tablet using the Bosch EasyControl app.
You can adjust the heating in your home when you’re out of the house, meaning you can maintain full control even if you’re spending the day elsewhere or even on holiday.
An eco mode control option is available to help you save money and energy so that you can use the boiler in a way that suits your needs.
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Warranty length of the 8000 Life
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life has a standard guarantee length warranty for five years, similarly to other boilers from the brand.
The warranty can be extended to 12 years if an approved Worcester Bosch engineer installs the boiler, so you can feel reassured that the boiler will remain reliable for years to come.
Our verdict
The Worcester Bosch Greenstar 8000 Life is a stylish replacement for the Greenstar CDi boiler.
The Worcester Bosch life offers many of the same features as the previous model but improves upon them and provides even more functions.
With better energy-efficiency, an intelligent filling system and easy to use controls, the Greenstar 8000 is a more up-to-date option that still offers an excellent level of performance.
The contemporary design includes the possibility of connecting to digital and wireless controls, plus it has been designed with aesthetics in mind, so it looks good too.
Although this boiler is on the larger size, it will still save space compared to conventional and system boilers.
It offers a high level of performance, and it’s available in a few different options, helping you to save energy and even choose a boiler that looks good in your home.
The Worcester Life range is perfect to use with smart home devices such as Hive heating of which you can control with your phone.
Having the choice of the combi boiler or system boiler makes this 8000 Lifestyle boiler suitable for most homes.
We use our trusted accredited installers to install all of our combi boilers so you can be sure your heating and hot water are well looked after.
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You can pay via a card with the full balance taken after installation of your new Worcester 8000 Life boiler, or spread the cost with boiler finance.
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