Smart Cover Logo

Call Us

03333 449 559
450+ Guides & Articles

Smart Cover Blogs
& Advice Centre

Clear answers and expert guides on home emergency cover, boiler breakdown insurance, appliance insurance, plumbing & drainage, landlord cover, and motor breakdown - written by our UK insurance team.

A radiator heated on one side generally indicates that hot water can flow into the radiator but is trapped somewhere within the midway. Home Emergency
29th June 2022

Why is one radiator cold: Central Heating?

A radiator heated on one side generally indicates that hot water can flow into the radiator but is trapped somewhere within the midway.

Read More
What is the prevalence of mould in buildings? How to get rid of it? Household mould is more than unappealing, whether it's the slimy black spots on your shower curtain Home Emergency
29th June 2022

How to get rid of mould? The best way possible

What is the prevalence of mould in buildings? How to get rid of it? Household mould is more than unappealing, whether it's the slimy black spots on your shower curtain

Read More
Two workers wearing gloves clean a smelly outdoor drain or septic tank using a large green hose and maintenance tools on a grassy area. SEO-friendly alt text: Plumbing & Drainage
29th June 2022

How to Fix Smelly Drains?

There are various reasons for a blocked and smelly drain in your house or outside your home; the most important thing is to recognise it and seek solutions.

Read More
Boiler pressure if too high can be dangerous and lead to problems within your central heating system. The pressure gauge needs to be set just right. Boiler Breakdown
24th June 2022

How to Reduce Boiler Pressure?

Boiler pressure if too high can be dangerous and lead to problems within your central heating system. The pressure gauge needs to be set just right.

Read More
If the water pressure in your home is too low, you may experience issues such as slow-flowing taps, weak showers, and toilets slow refills Plumbing & Drainage
24th June 2022

How to Check Water Pressure? | Complete guide

If the water pressure in your home is too low, you may experience issues such as slow-flowing taps, weak showers, and toilets that are slow to refill

Read More
Blockages in outdoor drains tend to be a little more difficult to resolve than your average blocked sink, but it is possible with the right tools and knowledge. Plumbing & Drainage
23rd June 2022

Ways to repair your blocked outside drains

Blockages in outdoor drains tend to be a little more difficult to resolve than your average blocked sink, but it is possible with the right tools and knowledge.

Read More
Car breakdowns can occur at any time throughout the year, any vehicle can break down for reasons other than those caused by winter. Motor Breakdown
23rd June 2022

Top 10 common causes of car breakdown

Car breakdowns can occur at any time throughout the year, any vehicle can break down for reasons other than those caused by winter.

Read More
Losing your phone is never easy to accept or deal with. High-end smartphone is broken or stolen, and you haven't even finished paying your EMIs.
23rd June 2022

Do you need mobile phone insurance?

Losing your phone is never easy to accept or deal with. High-end smartphone is broken or stolen, and you haven't even finished paying your EMIs.

Read More
How to find a leak under the floor? A water leak detected early might save you money and prevent further disaster. Here are some indications Plumbing & Drainage
23rd June 2022

How to check for water leaks in your home?

How to find a leak under the floor? A water leak detected early might save you money and prevent further disaster. Here are some indications

Read More
Kitchen appliances are some of the most important and relied upon electronics in your household. here are lots of other things to consider as well Appliance
23rd June 2022

Kitchen Appliance Buying Guide 2026: Choose the Best for Your Home

Kitchen appliances are some of the most important and relied upon electronics in your household. here are lots of other things to consider as well

Read More
There are four key types of home insurance available to property owners and tenants. It’s important to understand the difference between them Home Emergency
23rd June 2022

What home insurance covers, and what it doesn’t?

There are four key types of home insurance available to property owners and tenants. It’s important to understand the difference between them

Read More
Home emergency insurance covers the cost of fixing and first call-out for issues that put your health, security, or home at risk. Home Emergency
23rd June 2022

Do you need home emergency insurance coverage?

Home emergency insurance covers the cost of fixing and first call-out for issues that put your health, security, or home at risk.

Read More
Browse Categories
Most Read Articles
Bosch washing machine in a home laundry setup, ideal for promoting Bosch washing machine insurance protection plans.

Bosch Washing Machine Door Locked? How to Unlock It Safely

Appliance · 24th October 2025
A flashing red light in your boiler might signify several issues, but it frequently denotes a problem with the ignition process.

Boiler flashing red light

Boiler Breakdown · 24th January 2023
Learn how to identify and rectify common issues with Bosch washing machines to extend their lifespan and maintain optimal performance for years to come.

What are common problems with Bosch washing machine?

Appliance · 28th March 2024
Woman inspecting plumbing leaks under a sink while water drips into a bucket in a modern home

Does Home Insurance Cover Plumbing Leaks?

Plumbing & Drainage · 1st June 2026
Energy-efficient combi boiler installed in a UK kitchen, ideal for compact homes and flats

Best Combi Boiler 2026 & Top 5 Best Boilers UK Review

Home Emergency · 2nd February 2024

Why Choose Smart Cover?

  • FCA-regulated
  • UK-based support
  • Fast claims process
  • Flexible monthly cover
Speak to our team today
Get a Quote
Home Emergency Boiler Cover Appliance Plumbing Landlord Motor
FCA Regulated
Smart Cover Insurance Services is a trading name of Smart-Cover Direct Limited, an Appointed Representative of City and Commercial Limited (FRN 314346), authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Smart-Cover Direct Limited: FRN 600428.