Boiler Deals & Offers

Every third Thursday of the month

People who live in houses without a cooker? They do exist. Usually houses in multiple occupation

You use an ice cream maker as much as that?!

Ha ha ha. Yet again I have to say that I love this site. Yes, I buy things that I don't need because of it. But its worth it for the laugh I get from comments like these. The pure anger coming from some of you over an egg boiler (lol) If it annoys you that much, don't buy it!

You could buy 2 of those from yesterday at £6 each, make 8 eggs at a time and save 79p? But at the end of the day, I think we all just want to throw off the yoke of boiling eggs in a pot (y)

Complete nonsense. https://www.tea.co.uk/make-a-perfect-brew

Only T bags should have 100 degrees, leaf tea should be approx 85. So OK for proper tea.

Winix WCD 5D, bought it from Cater-Kwik. They delivered it to a local business down the road as they don’t deliver to residential addresses. Wasn’t a problem for us as they let us know.

What unit did you get.?

Don't even know what is that... I will vote hot!

expired. was about to buy as well and they've put it up to over a grand. what a joke.

I might be looking at this wrongly or missing something but don't you use energy to keep the water at boiling temp all the time?

I think so yes, Most likely power near as dishwasher in etc We have these at work, to be honest its nothing special...

Not everyone does, I agree, but a very high or very low temperature is usually a good indication. I'm talking about people complaining anyway, not the post temp

I usually buy 240 kettles

Everyone who works for a living provides a service to somebody. Landlords are no different. And when all's said and done, we all go to work to earn money. Landlords are no different in this respect either.

Do you have sources for your stats? If I said 99% of landlords are honest people who do any necessary repairs to properties on time and are fair with their tenants, and what you see on watchdog is the scumbag 1%, you'd scoff. Having worked quite a lot in privately rented properties, I've seen both sides. There are scumbag landlords who will spend nothing on their properties, regardless of tenant welfare. But I'm in properties more often than not to carry out repairs because of scum tenants who respect nothing and leave previously reasonable properties in a terrible state. My point is that there are a lot of decent landlords getting tarred in exactly the same way as benefit claimants.

In your imagination they are perks, for 99% of people on benefits those "perks" are just enough for people to survive. Unfortunately people see the other 1% on Channel 5 and tar everyone on benefits the same.

Not at all but I am chose whom I rent to. And I don't provide a service I provide an income for myself the same as you go to work to provide your salary.

You'll be telling us all you provide a service next. (angel)

Is got one

Yep got one! Thanks OP

Did anyone manage to purchase this before it went out of stock? This is a brilliant price for this!

Missed it!!!!

OOS

Excellent thanks

Showers are not included. I'd recommend reading the terms, all details are in there.

I hate that when that happens (lol) (lol)

Sorry, replied , but didn't click quote, check the thread (fierce)

I don't seem to end up renewing every year as to be honest quite often I forget , however we have had it for quite a few years with gaps in between . I think last time I left it three months between returning as a new customer , did it by phone and he was quite happy with that , but he did say some people try and cancel and return the next month which they won't do .

You demonstrate unparalleled symptoms of someone in complete denial. Bottom line is, I am right and you got firmly put in your place, just deal with it. (highfive)

You demonstrate appeal to popularity and wishful thinking . Followers are not proof a successful argument . Who is the greatest fool? He who follows or he who leads ?

I can see where the daily mail gets it's readers some upset on here they can't have a freebie mmmmmm must be taxing

Hmmm. Doesn't sound right. I know one tenant got a free boiler from a company that didn't even supply their gas. Boiler was ancient and apparently the energy company could use the carbon saving from replacing the boiler to reduce their carbon footprint overall. The older folks in our area were all offered this a while back. Not sure it's this scheme mind.

You've got three boilers. The tenants will have been persuaded to part with money under the premise of hugely reduced heating bills. Elderly private tenants are actually targeted for this reason

Seen this deal back in december with £75 quidco and £100 MasterCard. Got to wait 90 days before aiming MasterCard and had to.log a claim with quidco. Still "claim processing" since beginning of Jan. Anyone in the same boat with the cash back?

No They don't.. I believe the first thing they do is the free Annual service...

If the boiler has stopped working and I take this policy out, Will they then fix the boiler? Thanks in advance for answers

Misleading update (highfive)

Why cold? Probably because British Gas have such an appalling reputation for looking at your boiler, sticking a condemned notice on it to stop you using it, and then trying to flog you another one for about twice what you'd pay elsewhere! Really - you do not want these engineer/salesmen anywhere near your boiler! (horror)

Good deal if you want the homecare, otherwise if you can wait the hive heating kit often goes on sale for a cheap price

Had my card but anyone had the quidco cashback yet? Logged a claim and it's been sent to retailer. Been like it for weeks

I have nothing but love for bg they have been professional every time I have had my money’s worth many times over, Saturday just gone f62 error engineer came Sunday replaced PCB same day and serviced the boiler third time over the years pCB has gone on a 9 year old valiant ecotec boiler ,and various other parts replaced over the years its worth its weight in gold I pay around £34 a month which also covers all my electrics and plumbing and appliances no call out charges, also had a new washer and dryer and loads of other stuff all hassle free I tryed corgi for a while never again you get what you pay for imo

Has anyone got their £100 prepaid cards yet?

Nope, normal detached house. Unfortunately it seems that it's all fine and their course of action is all above board - https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/help-and-advice/gas-safety-in-the-home/get-your-appliances-checked/flues-in-voids/flues-in-voids-faqs/

Do you have a commercial property

anoyone had a free service ?

Stuff the service, if its broke pay job done.

Sounds like a good result!

Update from me. Signed up on the 31st Dec. Received a welcome email on the 15th Jan, and no mention of needing to be ore-assessed before they will cover you. Nothing else received. Boiler was not working this morning showing likely PCB error. Booked a BG engineer Engineer came at lunchtime. Thought I needed to be assessed but said he would see what he could do. He found out I actually did not need to be pre-assessed on this product. I had my PCB replaced, it's 8 years old, and some work on my flue, a bracket was addeded as it needed one due to its length, as they have to give your boiler a once over. All in all a good experience. I may not have needed the PCB but it was fixed efficiently and new PCB so can't be too bad for £99. Will certainly give the boiler extra life. PCB would have been £125-£225 and bracket £15

Just read the above. I was not aware of the the 42 day Chech needed first. So that buggers me. Even though bg have supplied me energy? Non mention of it in their welcome email??

£35 quidco 😊

Decent local company and keep your fingers crossed? Seriously, these policies are like extended warranties at Curry's, etc. - the insurance company has to make a profit so, over time, you're far better off funding repairs yourself and saving their profit. Yes, you could get a big bill (though think what's the worst it could be) but unless you're VERY unlikely you'll be quids in on average.

Have been using homeserve for 4 years now. Never had a problem always came out next day fixed the issue even tho they were only minor fixes. No excess tho on the £1 pm deal. Only plumbing covered on mine

What's the alternative? Or are some people just having a billy downer in general?

Good offer as usual for 1st year. Best option is to switch between Homeserve and BG from year to year. That way you bag the introductory discounts as a new customer and grab additional cash back from tcb or Quidco. Been doing this for a while and rarely pay much more than £100 for a full years cover including boiler,central heating,plumbing and electrics. I find the quality of service.similar for both and,on the whole, pretty good.

Not sure why this is expired?

https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/help-and-advice/gas-safety-in-the-home/get-your-appliances-checked/flues-in-voids/ https://www.superwarm.co.uk/6-things-aware-boiler-flue-exits-wall/ "4. Joints should be properly secured with screws This is a common one. Whenever your flue is joined to bends or extensions, it’s important to drill the flue extensions, brackets and flue pipe together. You should technically have two screws in every joint. This is something people never used to do, so the flue joints would frequently come loose and become a danger. As per new regulations, it’s now important to properly secure any flue joints and brackets, so check your engineer will do this." Flue safety is important please do not ignore the advice of a gas engineer and maybe this explains why they mark it as At Risk

Haven't got a problem with them highlighting what can be done and the benefits. I do object to them condemning things unnecessarily, like putting tape over saying do not use. It's simply not a case of this part is on its way out, needs replacing - its more this flue doesn't meet this years regulations, but did when it was fitted.

Of course they tell you what's not to current standards ...it's their job as a gas Safe engineer. They tell you what is required to bring it to standard and the cost. You don't need to accept the quote it's no obligation. So if you get your car checked at the garage and the mechanic says your exhaust is probably on its way out, do you blow up because it's only 5 years old or do you take on board the mechanics comments and as an adult decide what to do with that information. Boilers are only designed to last 10 years and while many may last longer, manufacturers only plan for a 10 year life span once installed. 5 years tour systems run in, 10 years it now might encounter problems, 15 years old then you should consider being prepared to replace the boiler when it dies. I think people's ideology of boiler longevity is largely due to back boilers of old where they lasted forever but they had none of the electrical components a modern boiler has and were very basic so little to go wrong

British gas boiler installs are way over priced........day light robbery even. I dont understand how an organisation like that which can get boilers and other bits cheaper through bulk buys can not compete with independants.

Yes that's true

Yes get me a picture of big foot while your at it ;)

Argos have one for £8.99 if you can find stock.

heat! (y)

You mean it was that much of a good deal they sold out straight away, never mind these are available (lol)

link ? cant see any better value than this.

Only a tenner on amazon

I do spend approx of £1.50 a day which is £39 a month on a 30 day month as 4 of them are free days on a Sunday my daily standing charge is 23p I still get a duel fuel discount so no I'm sorry but less than £10 week on a 3 bed property with 4 people living in it I think is pretty good

Don't be fooled by nonsense . They are one of the most expensive

Couple of points Matzi: 1: What's your standing charge? This is still payable on the "free" days. 2: Do you really spend more than £1.50 worth every justday on electric units..? 3: British Gas also told me they were removing the £15 dual fuel annual discount. I think maybe you could save more elsewhere x

I've had an email back from British gas as they have calculated my days wrong at 1st they gave me 6 days I've qualified for 20 my tariff gives me Sun as a free day so with my account I get 40 reward days plus the 53 free Sundays I get on my tariff so I'm only paying for 272 days of the year even if I'm only saving £1.50 a day it will be more but to air on safe side I would save £139.50 over the year win win for me :-)

My hike is not been affected as I'm in a fixed tariff until March 2018 but if I find I'm paying a 12% increase then I will leave but the other 2 rewards weren't voted cold and you have to be customer to receive the other 2 posted so I think there a double standard here somewhere

1. I now need to look for a new boiler, apart from help-link and boxt, where else should I look for a reputable but reasonable priced boiler? 2. Look for a quiet (reliable too) combi, would you say Ideal or worcester? or what particular details should I be looking for? My current glow-worm 30cx is too noisy to my liking. Thanks

A Worcester Boiler or Valiant Boiler should cost between £750 and £1,400 max (depending on the KW output) and the labour around £500….. Hope this helps someone….

@rsl1uk how does this compare price-wise to boxt.co.uk ? Just had one installed by them and it came out a fair bit cheaper for me, curious how it compares for you too.

I’ve found British Gas engineers hit and (moreso) miss. All they seem to do when it comes to a boiler service is look at their Toughbook Laptop and stick a probe in flue port – if all the readings are correct and its burning fine then that’s it. Our local independent spends at least 45 mins on a service, opening up the combustion chamber and various other metal compartments and is rather vigorous with a large metal handled pipe cleaner – he also half the price of home care. One of the more unnerving experiences with British Gas was with our open Gas fire – It had a cracked burner, while it burned fine and never set off our C02 alarm it was obviously kaput and was noticeable just by looking at the fire without taking it apart – at this point it was largely decorational anyway and never used. Yet it was serviced by BG, taken apart and cleaned 3 times by them before an engineer finally picked up on the issue on the forth service and condemmed it, the other three hadn’t noticed a burner cracked completely in half.

Someone put the heating on.........this deal is cold (lol)