04th July 2022
If you’re looking for protection for your combi boiler, we’re here to help you decide on whether you need combi boiler cover, if it’s worth it, and what should be included in your cover.
Combi boiler cover (also known as combi boiler breakdown cover or combi gas boiler cover) is a type of insurance that protects your combi boiler should something go wrong with your boiler or controls. Typically, combi boiler cover will include the costs of an engineer visit, labour, and any parts required in the repairs. Some combi boiler cover packages will include an annual boiler service, free of charge to keep your manufacturer warranty valid.
Do I need combi boiler cover? Is combi boiler cover worth it?
Combi boiler cover is available to both homeowners and landlords looking to protect their boiler. If you are renting and researching combi boiler cover, you’ll need your landlord’s permission as it’s their responsibility to have protection in place. If you’re a homeowner or landlord, and already have a home insurance policy in place, you may have combi boiler cover included in your buildings and contents insurance.
If you have a combi boiler installed, it’s likely that the boiler will be covered under a standard manufacturer warranty, or an extended warranty if you had your boiler installed by a manufacturer accredited installer. In some cases, you may struggle to get your combination boiler covered if it’s older than 15 years and more likely to breakdown. Older boilers may cost more to cover or may be rejected for specific packages.
Please be aware that your combi boiler’s manufacturer warranty is only there in case the boiler runs into a fault or breaks down within a set number of years. If your boiler was found to be physically damaged, or you haven’t had your boiler serviced in over a year, you may invalidate your manufacturer warranty. Without cover in place, you’d have to pay out large sums of money to have your combi boiler repaired, as well as paying extra for your annual boiler service. Combi boiler cover will quite literally have you covered if your combi boiler was to break down unexpectedly. As part of your cover, you can expect access to a helpline, a number of call outs included in the monthly price, and the added bonus of repairs to your boiler and controls should they develop a fault.
Combi boiler cover vs Central heating cover
Before you decide on the cover you’d like to sign up for, it’s important to know the key differences between combi boiler cover and central heating cover. Combi boiler cover solely protects both your combi boiler and controls, whereas central heating cover is for your entire central heating system, including your boiler, controls, pipework, cylinder and more. Central heating system cover may also be referred to as boiler and heating cover.
Important Information
Some providers offer insured plans to look after your Boiler and Heating and other home services like plumbing, drains and electrics, whereas other providers offer non-insured plans. An insured plan will be underwritten by an insurer and also regulated by the [Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)](https://www.fca.org.uk/). Non-insured plans are not backed by an insurer and are not regulated by the FCA. Often non-insured or maintenance plans include an annual service of the equipment covered, whereas these may or may not be included in insured plans.
