Taking Care of Your Boiler

Boiler care and Insurance

A boiler is arguably the most important electrical appliance in the house, because without it working properly, all the people of the house get upset especially if it’s in winter. If a boiler has a breakdown, it becomes everyone’s worst nightmare. Plus the high repairing costs that you have to endure, that just becomes a perfect recipe for disaster. Many boilers are not even covered by standard home insurance. To avoid all that you would have to buy an extra insurance just for your boiler. If you have all these concerns, then you need to read on how to take care of your boiler and if you should consider purchasing insurance for it.

Tips on how to take care of your boiler:

Never cover your boiler
Make sure that all the air vents are open including air bricks, outside flues and air ventilation grilles.
NEVER-this cannot be stressed enough, never try to open the boiler cover. You should let only a professional handle this. If something is not working correctly then just call a professional who handles boiler related issues and schedule a repair appointment.
Always use a damp cloth to clean and wipe your boiler and then dry it.
If there are any scratches on the boiler then use petroleum jelly to remove them. Just use a small amount on the scratched area and then buff it with a dry cloth.
During summer, run your heating system for 15 minutes once a month just to check if it’s running properly and to maintain its efficiency.
Get a carbon dioxide detector if you are using a gas boiler because it will know if there is any harmful gas present in your home.
Monitor your boiler's temperature, pressure and water level from time to time so that you know of any changes.

Why should you consider boiler insurance?

The most expensive and comprehensive home insurance usually covers boilers and the heating system. They are offered by electricity and gas providers or even other general insurance companies. The whole point of getting a boiler cover and heating system insurance is that it gives you a peace of mind that you won’t have to fork out a lot of quid to pay for repairs or maintenance if something goes wrong.

If you pay a monthly or annual premium then you don’t have to pay those high repair costs, but you have to ensure that you the right cover for your home.

If you are the homeowner then you are only responsible if your boiler has a breakdown but if you’re a tenant then you don’t have to worry about anything except for your rent. Consider boiler insurance if you are the owner of the house and do your research. There are many boiler insurances to choose from, such as extra central heating or boiler-only covers. You should also check if your boiler qualifies for insurance or not, because some old equipment is not covered or eligible for insurance anymore.

*The information in this blog is designed to provide helpful information on the subjects discussed. Please seek a professional for expert advice as we can not be held responsible for any damages or negative consequences upon following this information.

Wearable technology is defined as being clothing or accessories that incorporate technology; these can be useful and practical, or purely for fashion and style purposes. Wearable technology covers a wide range of items and therefore it comes as no surprise that some are more popular than others.

Below we take a look at some of the best and worst wearable technologies that are currently available on the market, many of which have brought with them conflicting views and opinions.

The Best

Apple Watch: The Apple Watch is not currently available on the market but like all Apple products, it has already created quite a stir in the tech world. The Apple Watch is a rectangular, wearable product that is designed to work well with other Apple iOS8 products. It boasts features such as Siri, simplified apps, Facebook updates, messages and is a stylish and modern looking product.

Ralph Lauren Tech Shirt: The Ralph Lauren tech or smart shirt has been designed as a fitness tracker and heart rate monitor that sportsmen and women can use as part of their fitness or workout regime. The key selling point for this product and what makes it one of the best wearable technology products on the market is that it doesn’t get in the way, there is no other items to wear such as a bulky heart rate monitor. From your device you can keep track of your heart rate, breathing, calories and steps; it can even be linked to an iOS dashboard which is a great help for coaches and trainers alike when keeping track of how an athlete is working.

The Worst

inCync: The main function of inCync is to allow users to listen to music via Bluetooth. The device clips on to your clothing and amplifies music, it is one of the world’s smallest and lightest portable Bluetooth speakerphone. Having said this, it is often irritating for those around the user to also have to listen to your music and we can’t see the benefit of using this device over conventional earphones.

Voyce: Understanding everything your dog does seems ideal, right? That’s what the brains behind Voyce thought; a type of wearable technology for dogs that works to bridge the communication gap the between owners and dogs. By measuring signs and indicators, Voyce is able to provide information about your dogs wellbeing, calorie output and heart rate. The main downfall for Voyce comes due there being no real advantage of using the product. Dogs and their owners have communicated for hundreds of years without anyone having to wear a bulky piece of technology and as long as our dogs are happy and healthy, why invest in a pricey product?

All in all, the best wearable technologies are those that are beneficial to our every days lives. Smartwatches and tech shirts help with keeping fit and healthy are a useful, and often necessary, piece of equipment for many of us, advancing products; conversely, products that have no real benefit to individuals and which are not filling a gap in the market will continue to lag behind the frontrunners.

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