PlusHeat boiler cover
PlusHeat boiler cover is available in monthly or annual plans, with loads of options whether you’re on a budget or looking for a more comprehensive package.
Key takeaways
PlusHeat offers four types of boiler cover plans, ranging from basic boiler protection to comprehensive packages that include additional services such as plumbing, electrics, drainage, and more.
Customers can adjust their callout fee, which affects the monthly premium. Annual payments tend to be cheaper overall
PlusHeat’s policies come with a 28-day waiting period before making a claim.
What is PlusHeat boiler cover?
PlusHeat has four kinds of boiler cover available, ranging from a simple boiler only deal to a plan which offers complete home emergency insurance.
You can pay for its Boiler Cover plan monthly or annually, and get an annual boiler service alongside boiler protection.
Its Standard deal costs slightly more and also includes central heating cover, while its Premium plan also covers plumbing, electrics and drainage.
Its Platinum plan adds roofing, pest control, home security and even access to a general handyman.
You can change the callout fee from £0 to £59 or £99, with monthly prices rising if you opt to pay less. Yearly deals work out cheaper in the long run, but may not suit those who don’t have ready access to lots of cash.
Is PlusHeat boiler cover any good?
PlusHeat’s boiler cover is wide ranging and is competitive with the best boiler cover from rival providers. It enjoys a 4.2 rating on TrustPilot.
It claims to answer 80% of calls in less than a minute, with round the clock response times no matter the time of year.
The range of plans and ability to choose how much you pay for a callout means that just about anyone can find a package that suits their needs.
What's included?
All four PlusHeat boiler plans include:
Boiler cover
Annual servicing
Its Standard plan adds central heating cover.
Those on the Premium plan also get cover for electrics, plumbing and drains; while the Platinum comprehensive home emergency offering also comes with handyman access, pest control, home security and roofing.
Pros and cons of PlusHeat boiler cover
Pros:
24/7 breakdown helpline
Flexible packages to suit all budgets
Good customer reviews
Cons:
Not the cheapest offering on the market
Must wait 28 days after signing up before making a claim
Does PlusHeat offer other types of cover?
PlusHeat specialises in boiler and home emergency cover. It doesn’t offer any other type of insurance or service.
How soon can you make a claim with PlusHeat?
PlusHeat implements a 28 day exclusion period for all plans. Any claims made at this point will be seen as pre-existing and will not be covered by your policy.
Does PlusHeat carry out boiler servicing?
Yes it does.
All PlusHeat boiler cover deals include annual boiler servicing, whether you have an entry level boiler-only or comprehensive Platinum plan.
How do I get in touch with PlusHeat?
You can use the PlusHeat website to log a claim.
If you would rather speak with someone, its 24 hour emergency helpline can be reached on 0808 164 2893.
You can call 0808 164 2892 for any other customer service queries.
Who else offers boiler cover?
Boiler cover is available from a wide range of providers, including British Gas, Corgi, Scottish Power, EDF Energy, HomeServe and Hometree.
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