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Home Care cover Swinton?? any good?

Hello :)

I currently have homecare cover with British Gas costing £40.00 a month.. Swinton have offered a similar deal for £6.00 a month.. and 3 months free to start with... im thinking there has got to be a catch here?? does anyone have the homecare cover with swinton? Be great to get yr thoughts before i stop paying British Gas.. Many Thanks

Just to let you know whats involved.. Heating, plumbing and drainage.. Swinton offer the same but you have to have yr boiler serviced once a year.. plus they cover locks and keys and roofs ..

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  • ihateyes
    ihateyes Posts: 1,326 Forumite
    ask yourself why there is a big difference in price.

    They only cover EMERGENCYS.
    They only guarantee TEMPORARY REPAIRS.
    If one toilet is blocked, and you have a working toilet, they wont come out.
    Promo codes are never always cheaper..... isnt that right EuropCar?
  • Cherryjack
    Cherryjack Posts: 1,125 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    ihateyes wrote: »
    ask yourself why there is a big difference in price.

    They only cover EMERGENCYS.
    They only guarantee TEMPORARY REPAIRS.
    If one toilet is blocked, and you have a working toilet, they wont come out.

    Thank you, i had not really thought about that.. is british has homecare not emergency? you could have saved me from a big pitfall.. :eek::eek:
  • ihateyes
    ihateyes Posts: 1,326 Forumite
    no.

    if one radiator was not working BG would go out, Swinton wouldnt.
    Promo codes are never always cheaper..... isnt that right EuropCar?
  • Cherryjack
    Cherryjack Posts: 1,125 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    ihateyes wrote: »
    no.

    if one radiator was not working BG would go out, Swinton wouldnt.

    Thanks so much, so glad i asked now.. will stick with british gas x:beer:
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