Cut your repair costs with a gas boiler insurance scheme
Cut your repair costs with a gas boiler insurance scheme
Summer time does not cause one to worry much about heating, but as long as you are used to your hot showers with no other alternatives, you might be in for some trouble if your gas boiler malfunctions when winter arrives. The boiler is a part of the home which is rarely, if ever, thought of, until it stops working. And as soon as it stops working, everyone realises how essential it is and how expensive repairs can be.
For those of you who are renting, of course you don’t have to worry about repairs and maintenance as the responsibility lies with your landlord and they probably will have landlords central heating boiler cover. However, for homeowners it is always a good idea to make sure you have a little money saved to pay for any unforeseen malfunctions.
New high-efficiency boilers can reduce your fuel bills dramatically so if your boiler is over ten years old it may be time to think about investing in a newer model. There are different options when it comes to choosing a new heating boiler and you should consider the space in your home, number of people you live with and your current boiler when it comes to figuring out which one suits you best. The most common type is the combi boiler, it is perfect for small homes and for people who want hot water quickly. This gas boiler heats up the water through the mains as used and therefore a storage tank is not required. With a combi hot water is available instantly but if some one runs hot tap while you are having a hot shower be ready to jump out quickly as it turns cold.
A sealed system central heating boiler uses a single storage tank, usually in an airing cupboard, and enables a large family to have several taps or showers on the go at once, without compromising hot water or water pressure. This central heating boiler can easily be installed within hours and doesn’t require excess space. Compared to a combi heating boiler, a storage gas boiler heats water slowly; after depletion, a fresh tankful can take some time to be replenished.
Older models of boilers are generally of open vent type – requiring a couple of loft mounted water tanks as well as a storage section installed in an airing cupboard. This boiler too doesn’t give hot water instantly like the sealed system though once again it allows several taps and shower to work at the same time, water pressure is also not to good here.
A back central heating boiler takes a lot of space but it allows multiple outlets of hot water without loss of water pressure. Back boilers are usually stored in the chimney breast but if you do not have this type of boiler installed you will find that it is not worth shifting over to this form of heating. It is great if your new home has a back gas boiler already as this type of central heating boile costs less to install, if you need to replace your back boiler it is better to replace the old one with the same type rather than getting a new type of boiler installed.
But, no matter what kind of gas boiler you have in your home it can be very expensive to repair. Setting aside a marginal amount each month for a central heating boiler insurance can ensure speedy and professional repairs if a sudden failure should occur. And you could save yourself even more if you take out a heating boiler breakdown policy that also includes yearly gas boiler inspections, giving you peace of mind that it is operating both safely and efficiently.