Advice Archives - Emergency Cover

Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until Winter To Get Your Boiler Serviced

Getting your boiler serviced in the summer

When you are sat with all your doors and windows open and are enjoying your outdoor space until it goes dark in an evening, you will be sparing little thought for your boiler and how it will perform over the upcoming winter months. But forethought and planning are an important part of running and managing […]

Different Types Of Boiler Explained

What type of boiler is right for your home?

If you are looking to upgrade your boiler or are moving into a new home where a new boiler is required, it can be a minefield understanding the various types of boilers available, and which would be most suitable for your home. There is much attention on adopting renewable energy sources and having a more […]

What To Do If You Need A New Gas Boiler

New gas boiler

Many people have seen sensationalist headlines that claim everyone needs to get rid of their gas boilers in 2025, but the reality is not quite so dramatic and nobody has to panic if they are needing to upgrade their gas boiler over the next few years. The Future Homes Standard has the aim of future-proofing […]

What Incentives Are There For Switching To Renewable Energy Sources?

solar power

The widescale development of renewable energy sources is driven, of course, by a need to collectively reduce our carbon impact and utilise energy sources which are more sustainable. The long-term reliance on the national grid and natural gas needs to be phased out and in the most part, this is being recognised by Governments around […]

How Much Will An Emergency Boiler Repair Cost Me?

How much is a boiler repair

When your boiler stops working it can be traumatic and disruptive. Without warning you can be cold and uncomfortable and unable to do some basic household things. The effect on normal family life can be extremely problematic and you need a fast and reactive solution. Emergency Cover can provide a local engineer who can be […]

9 Common Causes Of Boiler Breakdowns

Man changing electronic thermostat settings

A broken boiler is one of the most disruptive and traumatic things that can go wrong in the home. It has a huge effect on how the home functions and can be upsetting for the wellbeing of the whole family. You can guard against this disruption by having your boiler serviced regularly, and by having […]

3 Things You Should Do Now If Your Boiler Has Broken Down

Getting Faulty Boiler Fixed

Your boiler is a critical piece of equipment for the wellbeing of your home and your family. It provides warmth, hot water and comfort. However, it works very hard to do this, often running around the clock to keep supplies readily available and hence, sometimes it breaks down because it is being over-worked. This can […]