Introduction
Home appliances are essential for our daily lives. They help us cook, clean, store food, wash clothes and more. But what happens when one of them breaks down unexpectedly? How do you deal with the hassle, inconvenience and cost of repairing or replacing your appliance?
In this article, we will explain what to do when your appliance breaks down and how Smart Cover can help you with its comprehensive and affordable appliance insurance plans.
What to Do When Your Appliance Breaks Down
The first thing to do when your appliance breaks down is to check if it is still under warranty. If it is, you can contact the manufacturer or retailer and arrange for a repair or replacement. However, if your appliance is out of warranty, you will have to pay for the repair or replacement yourself.
Depending on the type and age of your appliance, the cost of repair or replacement can vary significantly. For example, according to Which?, the average cost of repairing a washing machine is £79, while the average cost of replacing it is £379. Similarly, the average cost of repairing a fridge freezer is £110, while the average cost of replacing it is £479.
If you decide to repair your appliance, you will have to find a reliable and qualified engineer who can fix it quickly and efficiently. You will also have to deal with the inconvenience of being without your appliance for a period of time. If you decide to replace your appliance, you will have to research and compare different models and features, as well as arrange for delivery and installation.
How Smart Cover Can Help
Smart Cover is a leading provider of home appliance insurance in the UK. It offers cover for a wide range of household products, including cookers, dishwashers, ovens, fridges, freezers, washing machines, tumble dryers and more.
With Smart Cover’s appliance insurance plans, you can protect your appliances from unexpected breakdowns or damages due to mechanical or electrical faults or accidental damage. You can choose from different levels of cover depending on your needs and budget.
Some of the benefits of Smart Cover’s appliance insurance plans are:
- Fast claim settlement: You can make a claim online or over the phone 24/7 and get an engineer dispatched within 24 hours.
- Unlimited number of claims: You can make as many claims as you need during your policy term without affecting your premium.
- Like for like replacement: If your appliance cannot be repaired or is beyond economical repair, Smart Cover will provide you with a new one based on specification (subject to age of appliance at inception).
- Up to £500 claim limit per claim: You can claim up to £500 per claim for repair or replacement costs.
- Expert claim handling team: You can rely on Smart Cover’s UK based customer service team to handle your claim professionally and efficiently.
