Gas Boiler Care: Our Full Guide

Every winter we rely on our central heating to keep us warm, so having a boiler you can depend on is extremely important to many homeowners.

Of course, sometimes the inevitable does happen, and your boiler will break down - potentially leaving you with a hefty repair bill; this is where heating cover comes into play.

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 is in good working condition.

You will be covered for boiler repairs, which generally includes labour and spare parts, as well as any extras included in the policy.

Boiler cover can sometimes be included as part of home insurance, so it is worth checking to see if you already have cover in place before taking out another policy. If you are 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 is 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.