UK Cold Weather Demands Homeowners Secure Cover
(firmenpresse) - LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 03/24/12 -- As an extremely cold winter looms in the UK, homeowners are encouraged to ensure their properties are sufficiently protected. From home insurance, to a fully-functioning heating system, it's important to take the necessary steps to provide protection in case of any unexpected occurrences.
In most instances prevention is better than a cure and by taking simple steps such as regular , UK homeowners can give themselves peace of mind that the cold winter should pass without a hitch. Servicing, as with boiler insurance, is available at a range of different prices and shopping around for the best deal is highly recommended. The first step is to establish which insurance policy covers which appliances and/or systems. For example, is the property's boiler covered by its home insurance or is it protected by a separate boiler insurance protection plan? Should the boiler already be covered, determine to what extent and for which exact occurrences. Numerous insurance companies will provide insurance for a boiler as part of their buildings insurance policy; however, this cover is often minimal, making it even more important to ascertain the particulars.
Insurance policies can be tricky to decipher, but taking the time to establish exactly what's being paid for and deciding whether it's really necessary is important. Policies can include cover which isn't needed and by shedding these clauses, homeowners can not only save money, but also keep track on precisely what is covered, and then filling in any gaps. Insurance consultants will be able to provide instant policy term and cost changes, or one could even update the policy online, without having to talk to anyone, or listen to any filler music.
During the winter, an emergency related to a home's water supply can be very inconvenient, making call outs, and the availability of insurance companies critical. Always check whether an insurance provider has a 24-hour hotline for customers to contact in an emergency and keep it easily available. A note on the fridge, a page in a notepad, or stored on a mobile, will suffice and means you have help close at hand, should it be required. Homeowners are also being encouraged to upgrade their boilers, not only for reliability, but boilers manufactured in the last seven years are significantly more energy efficient. These older boilers can be completely excluded from a policy as a result, or may need an inspector to gauge the condition of the unit.
Contacts:
Felicity Callaghan
+44 (0)7769 542 360
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Datum: 24.03.2012 - 09:00 Uhr
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