Central Heating Insurance

primarydeputy

We currently get our central heating insurance through British Gas. Don't get me wrong - they've been superb. They come out within 24 hours and service the boiler annually. But It's costing just over £28 a month.

Homeserve is offering a combined cover package for about £25 which covers gas, plumbing, electric and an annual boiler service. I'm wondering if it's worth switching. However, are Homeserve any good - I heard that they are in financial difficulties.

Can anyone help?

ihateyes

primarydeputy wrote: »

We currently get our central heating insurance through British Gas. Don't get me wrong - they've been superb. They come out within 24 hours and service the boiler annually. But It's costing just over £28 a month.

Homeserve is offering a combined cover package for about £25 which covers gas, plumbing, electric and an annual boiler service. I'm wondering if it's worth switching. However, are Homeserve any good - I heard that they are in financial difficulties.

Can anyone help?

Dont touch them.

read the 2nd last page of their t&c;s under OUR REPAIR STANDARDS:

Repairs are usually temporary in order to alleviate the problem. However, a permanent repair may be carried out if it’s as cost effective as a temporary repair.

jalexa

primarydeputy wrote: »

It's costing just over £28 a month.

I never argue against a householder's preference for heating cover, however think again whether drains, plumbing and electrics cover is good value. You could downgrade to HomeCare200 and save a pile.

Also check the premium for adding home emergency to your household insurance.