Looking for cheap boiler cover?

Boiler cover is a policy you can take out to cover your boiler in the event it breaks down. It can give you peace of mind that if your boiler does break down, a gas-safety registered engineer will assess and try to fix the problem. Some boiler cover policies also include boiler servicing, meaning an engineer will annually service your boiler to ensure it’s in good working condition.

Boiler cover can sometimes be included as part of home insurance, so it’s worth checking to see if you already have cover in place before taking out another policy. If you’re renting, boiler cover should ultimately be your landlord’s responsibility – though you may be able to take out your own policy if your landlord gives you permission.

It’s always a good idea to have boiler cover in place if you can, as many providers have waiting periods that prevent you from claiming at the start of the policy. This is to discourage people from only taking out boiler cover during an emergency –it’s therefore a type of policy worth considering to ensure you won’t be without heating and hot water if something does go wrong.

The most important thing to do is to make sure your cover is adequate for your needs. Some policies will only cover costs up to a certain amount per year or per claim, and often the policy will limit the number of claims you can make per year - bad news if you have a tricky to fix fault.