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Friday, 19 December 2008

Part 2 of our boiler insurance guide...

What boiler insurance is best for my property?


This is a tricky one as the insurance offered by each provider is very different. We would recommend checking USwitch.com, as they have a comparison tool that is pretty handy at breaking down the different criteria for you.


Take a look below at our ‘What should I expect from my boiler insurance?’ tips, where we tell you what general things you should look for when buying boiler insurance.


It’s very important to check the terms and conditions of the various products, and the exclusions that are applied; they will vary from provider to provider.

The new guide to boiler insurance is ready! Take a look...

Tuesday, 16 December 2008

If the heating suddenly packs up, who will get you out of hot water?

Boiler insurance isn't always cheaper than phoning an engineer, but it does offer peace of mind.

With so much belt-tightening in the current uncertain climate, boiler insurance may seem like a rather expensive luxury, but if you've ever had the misfortune to try to call someone out on a cold winter's night when you're stuck without heating or hot water, you might see it as a price worth paying.

New figures from online price comparison service uswitch.com show that as many as 1.3 million households have cancelled the boiler insurance they had in place because of shrinking household budgets.

This looks like a false economy when you consider that one in three boilers breaks down within six years of being installed; an average boiler repair can set you back £220, while a replacement boiler could cost up to £2,500, according to the emergency call-out service and insurer Homecall Plus. Read more...

Wednesday, 3 December 2008

It's our first boiler insurance post!

Boilers are pretty boring, let's be honest. But they're essential to our homes so having a well-maintained boiler is pretty important to keep warm and keep you and your loved ones safe. So boiler insurance could be a good idea... But is it worth it? Boiler Insurance and Repairs.co.uk looks at this...