Taking Care of Your Boiler
When the weather starts to turn colder in October, the number of people requiring repairs for their boiler starts to rise. Statistics show the second week of October is the busiest time of year for service personnel with double the amount of breakdowns than any other week in the year.
Rather than switching your central heating system off all summer, it’s a good idea to turn it on for 10 minutes at least once a month. The pump can become clogged if not used for long periods and switching it on occasionally keeps the inner parts moving. This can help prevent problems occurring when you switch the heating boiler back on again in autumn and avoid the need for a service engineer during the October rush. Having heating cover and boiler insurance will be beneficial too, just in case things do go wrong.
Never attempt to carry out repairs or maintenance to your gas or electric heating yourself. Apart from the dangers involved, it can be against the law in some situations. It’s always best to contact a qualified service engineer.
In case of emergency for electrical problems, contact your electricity provider.
If you should smell gas in your home, open windows and doors if possible and leave the property. Call Transco immediately on their emergency freephone number 0800 111 999.
Regular servicing of your boiler and central heating system can help prevent problems occurring. Always use a CORGI registered engineer or a qualified electrician to ensure maintenance is carried out safely and efficiently. By choosing a boiler insurance plan that includes annual servicing, you can save yourself the hassle of finding an engineer yourself.
If you are looking to buy an affordable and suitable boiler insurance plan, take some time to compare what is available before making a choice. It may be a good idea to do so before an emergency occurs, or at a time when engineers are in high demand.