First Utility and the AA join forces to offer discounted 24/7 heating cover this winter
● Data shows that 18 November is when most households turn up their heating for winter
● 170,000 households in Manchester experienced a boiler breakdown last winter
● The average boiler repair costs £391 and central heating repair costs £250
● First Utility customers can get up to 22% off boiler and home cover services from the AA to protect against scary repair bills
18 November 2015 – According to First Utility, the UK’s largest and fastest growing independent energy supplier, the majority of Britain’s boilers are turned up from 18 November, marking a significant spike in heating usage as we enter winter[1]. However, despite this being the time of year when we rely on our boilers to keep us warm, an estimated 170,000 homes in Manchester report boiler breakdowns each year.[2]
At an average cost of £391 per boiler repair, an estimated £66m[3] was spent on emergency boilers repairs last winter.
Now is the time to get boilers inspected, insured and winter-ready. As such, First Utility and the AA, one of the UK’s most trusted brands[4], have teamed up to offer discounted boiler and homecare cover to all First Utility customers.
The new partnership means that existing and new First Utility customers can benefit from the peace of mind of being covered in case of unexpected and costly home heating emergencies, saving time, money and hassle.
First Utility customers can get a discount of up to 22% on AA boiler and homecare services.
With more than 100 years delivering emergency response and repair services to people across the UK, the AA is the perfect partner to offer First Utility’s customers reliable boiler and heating support this winter. Hundreds of qualified and Gas Safe registered engineers are on standby to respond to AA members’ callouts, 24 hours a day.
On top of the significant £269[5] a year average energy savings they can make by switching to First Utility, customers can now enjoy greater peace of mind with discounted home heating cover.
Ed Kamm, Chief Customer Officer, First Utility said:
“Boiler breakdowns, burst pipes or radiator leaks in the heart of winter can be a huge nightmare, racking up huge unexpected costs. That’s why we’ve teamed up with the AA to offer households a double whammy of great savings and peace of mind, with cheaper energy bills and discounted heating cover.”
James Hosking, Home Services Director, the AA said:
“We are all too aware of how disruptive a boiler breakdown can be. This winter, put your heating system in safe hands without the dreaded costs. First Utility customers can now take advantage of our 24/7 homecare service at the discounted rate that only AA members currently enjoy.”
