What is a boiler warranty, and do I need one?
What is a boiler warranty?
A boiler warranty covers you if something goes wrong with your appliance. Boiler warranties are essential as if you have a fault with your boiler, the manufacturer will repair this free of charge whilst the boiler is under warranty.
By law, your boiler your boiler must be installed by a Gas Safe registered engineer, otherwise this may cause your warranty to be void. All the boilers installed by Swale Heating come with a warranty that range from 1 to 10 years, depending on the manufacturer and the model you have purchased, and most warranties can often be extended for a cost.
A condition to follow to ensure that your warranty remains valid is to have an annual boiler service. It’s important to read the terms and conditions of your warranty. You can view our boiler service and cover plans here.
In order to access the warranty, you will most probably have to register your appliance with the manufacturer once it’s first installed, if your boiler is installed by Swale Heating, we will do this on your behalf ensuring your boiler is under warranty from the date of installation. This way, if a claim ever needs to be made, we will know when and where the boiler installation took place, which is helpful to know when undergoing any repairs.
Why is a boiler warranty important?
As a consumer, it’s important to be safe in the knowledge that you have boiler warranty in place if anything goes wrong. This gives you peace of mind that, if anything does break down, an expert Gas Safe engineer can come to fix this within a reasonable timeframe, without a hefty fee.
Is a boiler guarantee different to a boiler warranty?
The simple answer is yes. The main difference is that a guarantee is free and serves as a promise made by the manufacturer that, if the appliance cannot be fixed or replaced, then you will receive a refund.
However, a warranty is seen as an assurance that all appliance specifications are true and genuine, but a refund isn’t included if a repair or replacement doesn’t fix the issue.
What’s more, whilst a boiler warranty only covers the product, a guarantee covers the product and services undertaken.
Simply put, guarantees strengthen your rights as a consumer as they state that the quality and performance of your appliance is of top quality and, if not, a refund will be given.
Is boiler cover different to a boiler warranty?
Yes, there are a few differences depending on the specific T&Cs of the cover and warranty you choose.
Boiler cover is the same as boiler insurance. This type of insurance covers the boiler and its controls. There are a few things that might be included in the boiler cover that aren’t included in a warranty.
Here are a few benefits to Swale Heating’s premium boiler cover that might not be included in the warranty:
- Annual boiler service included
- Unlimited call-outs 24 hours a day 365 days of the year
- Parts and labour included
- Energy efficiency advice from fully qualified, Gas Safe registered engineers
- No excess fee
- Energy efficiency advice from fully qualified, Gas Safe registered engineers
- Access to our customer portal to book your boiler repairs and service
You can view all our boiler service and cover plans here.
Overall, whilst a boiler warranty might cost a little extra money, it’s a good idea to have one so you can have peace of mind that your boiler will always be covered, especially once the guarantee has run out.
However, it’s important to read the T&Cs to ensure that the warranty covers everything necessary, and we advise purchasing a boiler service or cover plan alongside your warranty to ensure your warranty remains valid with an annual service.