Cut your repair costs with a boiler cover policy
Cut your repair costs with a boiler cover policy
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. It is only when the boiler breaks down that you become acutely aware of its importance in your home. Suddenly it becomes a very important and rather expensive piece of essential equipment.
If you live in a rented house, your landlord will take care of all the finances related to central heating boiler servicing. But if you own your home, a little money kept aside every month as an emergency fund will come in handy in such a gas boiler failure if you do not decide to invest in central heating boiler insurance.
Instead of repairing a ten year old heating boiler, consider installing a newer and more efficient system which could significantly cut down your utility bills and pay for itself in a number of years. The type of central heating boiler that you should buy depends on your family size and the available space at your home, the existing gas boiler also affects your choice. A small sized home housing a few people who want immediate hot water access at all times will be best served with a combi boiler. Unlike a storage boiler, a combi boiler warms the water directly at the mains, thus eliminating the tank section. 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 system 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. It is quite easy to install the system boiler and it can also easily fit into your home. However, because of the storage tank, hot water isn’t instant and can run out if used too quickly.
An open vent central heating system is the norm in most older homes, and takes up the most space; two water tanks in the loft and a storage cylinder in the airing cupboard. This has similar advantages and drawbacks to the sealed systems as it enables several taps to be used at once, but you will have to wait for the water to heat and pressure is sometimes an issue.
Lastly, one central heating boiler type that lets many outlets to be used at once without losing any pressure is the back gas boiler, however it can take up a lot of room. Usually back boilers are kept in chimney breasts, but it is generally considered unwise to switch to a back central heating boiler if you don’t already have one due to the higher installation costs. However repairing an existing back heating boiler or replacing it with a new back central heating boiler can result in better efficiency and reduced long term costs.
No matter what type of central heating boiler you have, it’s maintenance costs can be high if it has problems. Setting aside a marginal amount each month for a 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 gas boiler maintenance policy that also includes yearly gas boiler inspections, giving you peace of mind that it is operating both safely and efficiently.