What does heating cover include?

We compare two broad types of cover available for your boiler/unit and heating system:

• Boiler/unit only
• Boiler/unit and heating system

Providers offering cover will differ in the specifics of what their plans include, so the best way to make sure you get the cover you need is to compare each plan. This is easy to do on the uSwitch.com heating cover comparison service where you are able to view each plan in detail.

There are a variety of services and features that can be included in your cover, depending on the particular plan you opt for. These can range from unlimited cover for labour and parts for repairs, to annual safety inspections. Many providers also offer unlimited call outs and some guarantee same day response.

Which of these services and features are best will depend on the level of cover you require and the amount you wish to pay. Luckily, you can easily compare what services and features are available on the uSwitch.com heating cover comparison service.

Everything has small print and heating cover is no exception. You will find that all plans are subject to some kind of limitation. Some have specific definitions of a home "emergency", meaning that you may not be entitled to a call out for a dripping tap. Others will have financial limits on the amount you can claim, or on the number of call outs you can have per year.

Like services and features, the importance of these limitations will depend on what you want from your plan and the level of service you require. The uSwitch.com heating cover comparison service will show you what each plan does not cover, allowing you to make an informed decision about what plan is right for you.

There are some circumstances where you may not be eligible for heating cover:

• Some plans will not cover boilers over a certain age - boilers over 15 years old are unlikely to get cover
• Council tenants are not eligible for cover as this should be included in their tenancy agreement
• Properties that are used commercially may also be excluded from certain plans
• Cover may not be available for homes with seven or more bedrooms – or similar boiler output

You can find out more about your eligibility for heating cover by entering a few details into the uSwitch.com comparison service which will ask you key questions about your home and heating in order to find the right plan for you.