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UK home insurance may deny claims if heat is turned off or temperatures drop too low, due to strict policy rules on heating and boiler age.
Households cutting winter heating costs may risk invalidating insurance if they turn off heat completely or fail to maintain minimum temperatures, as many UK policies now require consistent heating—even during short absences—to prevent frozen pipes.
Over a third of boiler insurance plans exclude coverage for units older than 10 to 15 years, some limiting eligibility to boilers under nine years, and 83% include exclusion periods—typically 14 days—during which claims aren’t honored.
Most policies require a 30-day active period and proof of recent servicing, with only half offering replacement boiler coverage.
Experts urge checking policy terms, using smart thermostat anti-frost settings, and maintaining regular boiler maintenance to ensure protection.
El seguro de hogar del Reino Unido puede negar las reclamaciones si se apaga la calefacción o las temperaturas bajan demasiado, debido a las estrictas reglas de la póliza sobre calefacción y edad de la caldera.