Boilers are a vital part of our lives as they keep us warm during the winter, but frequently they suffer breakdowns or simply do not seem to work. Older boilers are very vulnerable to issues. You have two options; you can either pay for an independent callout (which is often very costly, not to mention, you’ll have to track down someone to do the work) or you can take out a monthly service plan. What is the best option?
At CHS, we offer a wealth of heating care plans designed to keep your boiler running and always ensuring your home is kept properly heated. Unexpected heating issues are a major pain for anyone and the CHS team is dedicated to ensuring homes are kept warm.
In this article, we’ll look at what is the best approach for keeping your boiler running.
Why should you get Boiler Cover?
Boiler cover keeps you protected against the danger of your boiler suffering a breakdown, especially during the winter when we use our central heating extensively and the system is most likely to suffer a failure. The chances of failure increase significantly if you have not had an annual boiler service, which many boiler service policies include.
Boiler cover usually will include measures like an annual boiler service, boiler controls, boiler protection, and other services necessary for keeping your boiler in good shape.
It’s vital to keep in mind the age of your boiler. Simply put, older boilers are at a fairly big risk of suffering breakdowns and having protection for them is very, very important.
Otherwise, you could face serious problems when your boiler breaks down and you’re having to look for an independent engineer to repair the boiler.
Boiler cover policies often provide discounts on new boilers as well, if your older boiler cannot be repaired, boiler coverage can help you pay for a new one.
Cheap Boiler Coverage?
It’s usually best to avoid very cheap boiler coverage.
While cheaper boiler coverage will usually cover the costs of replacing components, it often won’t include the annual boiler service glasgow – which is vital for keeping the boiler running. Ad-hoc services often cost £65 to £85 as well.
Boiler manufacturers will almost always require you to perform an annual boiler service to ensure the warranty remains valid. If the warranty is lost, then you could be in serious trouble – especially if the boiler suffers serious issues.
How do Boiler Cover Policies Work?
Boiler and heating plans are insurance contracts and range in cost. The cost will determine what kind of services you receive.
For example, the CHS Care 1 package sits at £7.99 a month. This service includes a technical survey and an Annual Boiler Service by accredited Gas Safe Engineers. Our CHS Care 2 package on the other hand costs £16.99 and provides clients with a priority breakdown service and repairs for both boilers and pipework. Our CHS Care 3 package provides boiler repairs with a value of up to £500 when it comes to parts and labour.
This means that if you have any issues with your boiler, you can get in touch with the CHS team and have a repair organised straight away.
Getting a Call Out?
You can always get an independent call out. If you can find an independent boiler service, you can have an engineer provide a fix for your boiler issues. This has some serious downsides, however.
Firstly, you will have to find a service. Once this is done, you will need to make sure they are Gas Safe Registered – as otherwise the work they will provide will not be considered safe. There are important regulations to stick to when working with gas appliances and failure to adhere to these can be dangerous.
Secondly, independent work is rarely fast. You will often have to wait sometime before an engineer arrives (unlike with a cover plan, where you will be prioritised). This is not to mention the cost. The cost of call outs without coverage is often high and does not include the excess costs for parts or labour.
In the long term, it is cheaper and more reliable to get Boiler Cover service than rely on call outs.
Who can I take Boiler Coverage From?
There are many sources of boiler coverage to choose from, including your gas supplier. However, you should always search around for the best option you can find. With CHS Services, you will get a provider who prioritises all our clients when it comes to our boiler cover plans. When you suffer a breakdown or need help, we will aim to be with you as soon as possible.