over 60s - free boiler inspection?

G_M

I'm sure I read/heard recently that free inspections are available for the over 60s. Can't find a reference though. Anyone know?

My dad is in his 80s and I'm pretty sure he's not had the boiler looked at in years.

Ken68

Something here GN

http://www.heatingandventilating.net/news/news.asp?id=4686

I paid £66 this year.

bengasman

As we all know, you get cheap when you buy cheap, so imagine what you get for free.

The free checks will only expose the most blatant of failures, whereas you can get a good quality service including all necessary checks done for about £50 - £80 per year.
Not only is this much safer, it is also likely to nip small defects in the bud before they become big repair bills.

G_M

Ken68 wrote: »

Something here GN

http://www.heatingandventilating.net/news/news.asp?id=4686

I paid £66 this year.

Thanks for the link, but this is a (sales) check to advise on ways to improve efficiency - pipe/attic insulation; switch to modern condensing boiler etc.

It does not include a GasSafe safety inspection which is what I was thinking of.

Thanks anyway.

McKneff

There is no such thing as a free 'Gas Safe' safety check.

Sorry

SailorSam

I've had the renewal for my boiler insurance this morning it's £13.74 per mth, but they've included a further quote of £19.50 per mth if i want cover that includes an annual service. So that means in effect i'm paying an extra £5.76x12 (£69.12) for a service.
That's with Domestic & General

jb66

Don't old people get enough already.....

SailorSam

jb66 wrote: »

Don't old people get enough already.....

You want be saying that when you're old.
I can't wait to get a bus pass.

lorraine_9

McKneff wrote: »

There is no such thing as a free 'Gas Safe' safety check.

Sorry

I beg to differ, I've just had one, though admittedly that was because I have had my heating installed in the last 6 months.

Look on the gas safe website and it's on there. It is a free safety check

http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/news/gas_safe_register_news/elderly_ignore_free_checks.aspx

HTH

ihateyes

McKneff wrote: »

There is no such thing as a free 'Gas Safe' safety check.

Sorry

WRONG......

British Gas have a thing called Home Energy Register....

gives a free safety check on gas apps once a year... see below:

http://www.britishgas.co.uk/products-and-services/energy/here-to-help.html

C_Mababejive

So..free check...engineer looks at boiler and hears/discerns that it hasnt been serviced for years.

Response..yes it needs servicing,that'll be £80 please Sir

What,you dont want it doing?

OK,heres a warning notice..as it is at least AT Risk for not being serviced for yonks....


Why not treat him? have it serviced by a local indie,pay and ensure that he is safe and warm.

His winter fuel payment will be wasted on an inefficient dirty boiler.