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central heating boiler and house insurance

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  • 21-10-2008 6:21pm
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    sapphireblue
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭


    I have been told by a man that called to my door, that as from jan 2009 that I have to have my central heating boiler and my gas cooker serviced by him (as he is the only registered oftec service agent in our area) so that he can issue me with a certificate, which as from Jan 2009 I will need to be able to renew my house insurance, without it I will not be able to do so. Does anyone know if this is true or is it someone chancing there arm?:confused:


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    Oryx
    Subscribers Posts: 19,425 ✭✭✭✭Oryx


    sapphireblue wrote: »
    I have been told by a man that called to my door, that as from jan 2009 that I have to have my central heating boiler and my gas cooker serviced by him (as he is the only registered oftec service agent in our area) so that he can issue me with a certificate, which as from Jan 2009 I will need to be able to renew my house insurance, without it I will not be able to do so. Does anyone know if this is true or is it someone chancing there arm?:confused:
    Sounds like balls to me. Best way to be sure is phone your current insurer.


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    IRISH RAIL
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,097 ✭✭✭IRISH RAIL


    Complete and utter bull OFTEC is the oil equivalent to corgi ( which are both english standards assosiations )

    what does matter is he is rgi registered and he is definitly not the only one in fact for his stunt I would steer clear of him and warn others

    A full list of rgi competent engineers is available from bord gais 1850632632 or http www.bordgaisenergysupply.ie


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    dudara
    Registered Users Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    It sounds suspicious. If this had to be done by everyone in the country, there would have to be a national publicity campaign and I haven't seen one of those yet.


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    rameire
    Registered Users Posts: 4,161 ✭✭✭rameire


    there are new rules coming into effect from next year that will make your house ins nul and void if you do not service your gas boiler and central heating system by a certified person, the new rules are there to make the systems better more efficient and safe, some old houses will need significant work to bring the systems up to date, which will cost an arm and a leg.
    being honest, i wouldnt go near the guy who knocked on your door, stay well clear of him, and advise others to do the same, but you will have to employ a person some time or later, they will once completed the work give you a full report on the central heating system in your house which will be required in the future.

    🌞 3.8kwp, 🌞 Split 2.28S, 1.52E. 🌞 Clonee, Dub.🌞



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    sapphireblue
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭sapphireblue


    thanks for that, now where can I find out more information as to when this comes into play and a list of recognised service agents please.:)


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