The cost of your boiler breaking down
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How much will it cost if my boiler breaks down?
Supplying and fitting a new gas boiler could cost you between £1,000 and £4,000, depending on the type of system you have. Replacing just a valve could cost around £180. While there’s no way of knowing if anything is going to happen, it’s important to consider whether you have kept your system in a good state of repair. According to one boiler cover provider, 54% of their clients had system faults and needed repairs during 2004.
How likely is it that my heating will break down?
Over two million heating systems broke down in 2003. That means that almost one home every 15 seconds experienced the inconvenience of calling out an engineer to fix or replace their faulty system. But whether yours could be among the casualties is down to its age, state of repair and ordinary bad luck.
What can go wrong with a boiler
Boilers do not last forever. The useful working life is normally around 15 years. Older ones lose efficiency and become prone to breakdown, usually during those cold spells when you depend on your system to keep the house comfortable. (Remember that your boiler will need to be in a decent state of repair to qualify for heating cover.)
Boiler not already protected?
If you don’t already have cover for your boiler, using our heating cover comparison service could help you find your best deal. It’s much better to find a reliable and affordable plan when you have time to think about it – not in the heat (or cold!) of an emergency.
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