Boiler Breakdown

Peace of mind for you and your family over the holiday season.

Having your boiler breakdown at any time is inconvenient to say the least so it is important that you have anticipated the problem and taken steps to insure peace of mind for you and your family over the busy holiday periods.

Even if you have a new boiler it is a fact that one third of new boilers will break down within the first 6 years. We all know that the worst time for this to happen is on the weekends when it is expensive to call out a boiler repair man or in winter when it is freezing outside.

British Gas states that a boiler breaks down every 20 seconds and so there is a good chance that you will have to face this problem sooner rather than later, so it’s best to plan ahead for it.

One of the ways you can give yourself peace of mind is to have insurance on your boiler. Not having insurance means that on top of your frustration and anger when your boiler does break down may be the fear of having the money to have your boiler repaired.

The average cost of a boiler repair is approximately £200 however if your boiler breaks down during the holiday season this could be even more for call outs and parts.

Not having your boiler fixed is of course not an option most families would consider due to the health and safety of the occupants of the home. It is unlikely that anyone can live comfortably for too long without hot water and heating especially in the winter months.

Insurance policies can cover you for emergency callouts even over busy holiday periods, they may also cover your central heating system, pipes and radiators.

Many boiler repairs can be managed with just spare parts rather than a complete boiler replacement. Some parts, a water pump for instance, can cost between £200 - £300 to buy and over £200 to fit. A boiler heater will cost even more. Replacing the boiler itself can run into thousands of pounds and so having monthly insurance will pay out in the long run and give you and your family peace of mind.

If you would like to look around for a good insurance policy there are comparison sites such as Uswitch.com and for a registered gas fitter try Gassaferegister.co.uk