British Gas Homecare

omnipeta

British Gas have offered me a contract for 'British Gas Homecare' at £11.05 per month.
As my heating system is 30 years old I was thinking it was a good idea?
Any advice much appreciated, regards Omnipeta.

Premier_2

British Gas Homecare Terms & Conditions

If your boiler is seven years old or more, and it is not possible to repair it or you choose to replace it at any time (however old it is), as a central heating customer, you are entitled to a discount on the cost of installing a boiler if we replace it.

Bear in mind that British Gas will typically quote twice the price that an independent certified gas engineer will charge to replace a boiler. Not sure what discount they will apply, but I bet it won't be 50%+

I've seen posts on here where British Gas have declared boilers as young as 5 years old not repairable.

You say your heating system is 30 years old. Why are you now considering paying £132.60 per year for something you may not need and probably will involve you in a great expense if you allow them into your home to [STRIKE]sell you more products/services[/STRIKE] service your boiler.

onejontwo

I used to be with them but they alway's tried to sell you something when they came to service, try th eon site as I went with them at a lot less and have found them to be very good.

lilac_lady

Try and find a local Corgi registered engineer who's been recommended to you. Cheaper than BG.

KimYeovil

It would be safer to invite Frank Spencer to look after your boiler than Homecare.

omnipeta

:T Thanks Kim, brilliant :-)
Also thank you to all the posters, I think I'll decline the offer, regards Omnipeta.