Boiler warning for landlords as Winter arrives
By |Published On: 11th December 2015|

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Boiler warning for landlords as Winter arrives

By |Published On: 11th December 2015|

This article is an external press release originally published on the Landlord News website, which has now been migrated to the Just Landlords blog.

With December somehow already upon us, landlords have been warned to make vital checks on their properties, to avoid being snowed under with problems.

Direct Line for Business has given advice for landlords to ensure that their boilers are in good condition before Jack Frost really begins to take hold.

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Analysis from the firm indicates that the number of broken boiler claims rose by 37% last winter in comparison to 2013. These statistics snowballed further when compared to 2012, standing at 151%.

The main reasons for boiler breakdown were found to be cracks in the heat exchanger, faulty valves, leaking seals and frozen pipes.

Boiler warning for landlords as Winter arrives

Boiler warning for landlords as Winter arrives

‘Winter, unsurprisingly, sees a spike in claims for boiler breakdowns, so we hope that landlords have safeguarded their properties against catastrophes over the cold snap, ‘said Jane Guaschi, business manager at Direct Line for Business.[1]

‘Making sure the boiler is regularly serviced by a Gas Safe registered engineer can help avoid any future disruption and can also ensure maximum efficiency of the central heating system. It’s a good idea to schedule the service for the boiler at the same time as the annual mandatory Gas Safety Check,’ she added.

[1] https://www.landlordtoday.co.uk/breaking-news/2015/11/winter-boiler-warning-from-insurer

 

 

About the Author: Em Morley (she/they)

Em is the Content Marketing Manager for Just Landlords, with over five years of experience writing for insurance and property websites. Together with the knowledge and expertise of the Just Landlords underwriting team, Em aims to provide those in the property industry with helpful resources. When she’s not at her computer researching and writing property and insurance guides, you’ll find her exploring the British countryside, searching for geocaches.

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