Comparing Our Boiling Water Taps (Costs, Features & More)

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Our boiling water taps are the most affordable on the market, brimming with all of the great features homeowners expect to see in a 21st-century appliance. In this guide, we're comparing our boiling water taps so you can make an informed decision about which one is right for your home.

AvistaAthenaAstraQuantumQuantum ChilledPlatinum
Price from£259£369£499£469£759£549
Functions1. Hot
2. Cold
3. Filtered Boiling
1. Hot
2. Cold
3. Filtered Boiling
1. Hot
2. Cold
3. Filtered Boiling
1. Hot
2. Cold
3. Filtered Boiling
4. Filtered Cold
1. Hot
2. Cold
3. Filtered Boiling
4. Filtered Chilled
1. Hot
2. Cold
3. Filtered Boiling
4. Filtered Cold
Pull-out spoutNoNoYesNoNoYes
TemperatureStandard hot & cold mains
+ 98°C
Standard hot & cold mains
+ Adjustable 75°C-98°C
Standard hot & cold mains
+ Adjustable 75°C-98°C
Standard hot & cold mains
+ Adjustable 75°C-98°C
+ Filtered cold water (mains temperature)
Standard hot & cold mains
+ Adjustable 75°C-98°C
+ Chilled down to 4°C
Standard hot & cold mains
+ Adjustable 75°C-98°C
+ Filtered cold water (mains temperature)
Safety1) Child-safe spring lock
2) Insulated to keep spout cool
3) Boiler tank monitors and reacts to temperature
1) Child-safe spring lock
2) Insulated to keep spout cool
3) Boiler tank monitors and reacts to temperature
1) Child-safe spring lock
2) Insulated to keep spout cool
3) Boiler tank monitors and reacts to temperature
1) Child-safe spring lock
2) Insulated to keep spout cool
3) Boiler tank monitors and reacts to temperature
1) Child-safe spring lock
2) Insulated to keep spout cool
3) Boiler tank monitors and reacts to temperature
1) Child-safe spring lock
2) Insulated to keep spout cool
3) Boiler tank monitors and reacts to temperature
Finishes1) Chrome
2) Brushed Nickel
3) Brushed Gold
4) Copper
5) Matt Black
1) Chrome
2) Brushed Nickel
3) Brushed Gold
4) Copper
5) Matt Black
6) Gunmetal
1) Chrome
2) Brushed Nickel
3) Brushed Gold
4) Matt Black
1) Chrome
2) Brushed Nickel
3) Brushed Gold
4) Copper
5) Matt Black
6) Gunmetal
1) Chrome
2) Brushed Nickel
3) Brushed Gold
4) Copper
5) Matt Black
6) Gunmetal
1) Chrome
2) Brushed Nickel
3) Brushed Gold
4) Matt Black
Filters1) Carbon Filter1) Carbon Filter1) Carbon Filter1) Carbon filter
2) Cold water filter
1) Carbon filter
2) Cold water filter
1) Carbon filter
2) Cold water filter
Filter replacements£24.95 every 6 months£24.95 every 6 months£24.95 every 6 months£49.95 every 6 months£49.95 every 6 months£49.95 every 6 months
Tank capacity2.4 litres
Upgrade to 4 litres for £99
2.4 litres
Upgrade to 4 litres for £99
2.4 litres
Upgrade to 4 litres for £99
2.4 litres
Upgrade to 4 litres for £99
2.4 litres
Upgrade to 4 litres for £99
2.4 litres
Upgrade to 4 litres for £99
Warranty5 years tap
2 years tank
5 years tap
2 years tank
5 years tap
2 years tank
5 years tap
2 years tank
5 years tap
2 years tank
5 years tap
2 years tank
InstallationDIY
Local plumber
DIY
Local plumber
DIY
Local plumber
DIY
Local plumber
DIY
Local plumber
DIY
Local plumber
Prices correct as of May 2024. Every effort has been made to ensure the information provided is accurate.

Avista: our most affordable boiling water tap

When Hot Water Taps launched, we made it our mission to make our taps the most affordable on the market. With Avista, we changed the way homeowners thought about boiling water taps, making them accessible to more people without sacrificing quality.

Athena: our premium 3-in-1 boiling water tap

For those looking for more customisation options, Athena comes in 5 different finishes and with a superior build for even greater longevity and reliability.

Astra: our flex 3-in-1 boiling tap

Astra offers the best of both worlds: excellent value and convenience. With a flex spout, you'll have maximum control at the sink.

Quantum: our best-selling 4-in-1 boiling tap

Quantum has all of the state-of-the-art features of our 3-in-1 taps, with the addition of a cold water filter that removes impurities and unwanted chemicals. This means you can enjoy the luxury of filtered water and boiling water on tap at any time you want.

Quantum Chilled: our upgraded 4-in-1 model

Quantum Chilled provides chilled, filtered drinking water down to 4°C, alongside instant 98°C near-boiling water (+ hot and cold mains water). The Quantum Chilled allows you to enjoy a premium tap brimming with functionality for a great price.

Platinum: our flex 4-in-1 boiling tap

Platinum is our state-of-the-art kitchen tap. Packed with all of the great features of our other taps, the Platinum comes fitted with a flexible hose. This means you can direct the flow of water around your kitchen sink, making cooking and cleaning a breeze. A safety mechanism ensures boiling water can't be used when the flex hose is in use.

How safe is a boiling water tap?

Compared to kettles, boiling water taps are incredibly safe. Whereas kettles are hot to the touch when turned on, our boiler tank and spout are insulated, preventing burns. And where kettles can be picked up and dropped, a boiling water tap is fixed in place. To make our boiling taps even safer, our models all include a spring-loaded mechanism to prevent the boiling water from accidentally being switched on.

What is the difference between a 3-in-1 and a 4-in-1 tap?

While both 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 taps dispense boiling water, the 4-in-1 tap dispenses cold, filtered water, too. The filter that arrives with the 3-in-1 tap is therefore for the boiler tank only, as the 4-in-1 tap comes with two filters.

For families who want to drink pure H2O from the tap every time, a 4-in-1 tap is ideal. Our Quantum, Quantum Chilled and Platinum taps are all 4-in-1, though Platinum comes with a flex spout for added convenience, and Quantum Chilled offers filtered chilled down to 4°C.

What is a flex tap?

A flex tap has a flexible 'pull-out' hose, which can be removed and used to direct the flow of water around your kitchen sink. This is incredibly useful for getting to different parts of your sink, whether you are cleaning dishes or filling a glass with crystal-clear drinking water.

Which boiling tap is best for me?

The tap that is best for you depends on the needs of your home. If you are looking for the most affordable option, the Avista 3-in-1 tap is a best-seller for a reason. If you want the full package of convenience and function, the Platinum 4-in-1 tap will be your best friend. Remember, you can split the price across three interest-free payments, thanks to our partnership with Klarna. That means owning today's must-have kitchen appliance is more accessible than ever.

How energy efficient are boiling water taps?

Boiling water taps are shown to be more energy-efficient than kettles, often costing the same to run for a full day that a kettle would use in just a couple of boils. What's more, because you're not boiling water you don't use, you'll prevent unnecessary energy waste, saving you money in the long run if you're an avid coffee or tea drinker. Overall, a boiling water tap will make little difference to your energy bill, which means those concerned about additional running costs need not worry.

Shop our full range of boiling water taps today and enjoy free next-day delivery and unrivalled customer support. Alternatively, find out more about boiling water taps in our buyer's guide.

If you are after more detailed comparisons, we pitted a couple of our most popular taps against others in the industry. Read the comparison guides here:

4 litre Tank Specification
Capacity: 4 ltrs
Width: 197 mm
Depth: 299.5 mm
Height: 272.5 mm
2.4 Litre Tank Specification
Capacity: 2.4 ltrs
Width: 188 mm
Depth: 188 mm
Height: 262 mm
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