Is faulty boiler heat exchanger suitable for emergency hiring

Is a faulty boiler heat exchanger considered an emergency issue in terms of hiring a heat engineer for an emergency call out?

Asked by Lou on 17th Aug 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"If its the main heat exchanger then I would say yes as depending on the problem, the boiler may not function safely"
Answered on 17th Aug 2022 - Member since Dec 2019 - report
"yes it is however most insurance policies do not cover heat exchangers but this is down to the engineer's report"
Answered on 17th Aug 2022 - Member since Jan 2022 - report
"Yes I would highly recommend that you hire a Gas Safe Registered Engineers who is competent in Breakdowns.

Kind Regards"
Answered on 17th Aug 2022 - Member since Jan 2020 - report
"It's not an emergency as such, unless it's pouring out water."
Answered on 1st Dec 2022 - Member since May 2020 - report
"Yes what’s the problem with the boiler
Is it the main heat exchanger or the plate heat exchanger
What boiler do you have ?"
Answered on 21st Aug 2022 - Member since Dec 2019 - report
"Faulty heat exchanger you will need to order part any way you won’t have heating and hot water with a faulty heat exchanger"
Answered on 28th Aug 2022 - Member since Jun 2020 - report
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