英国的房主因供暖系统失灵而面临昂贵的冬季损坏,特别是在没有隔热罐和保养不良的老年家庭。
UK homeowners face costly winter damage from faulty heating systems, especially in older homes with uninsulated tanks and poor maintenance.
英国的房主正在受到警告,因为暖气错误会在冬季造成严重损坏和昂贵的修理费用。
UK homeowners are being warned about a heating mistake that can cause severe damage and costly repairs during winter.
保险专家Matt Durrant强调,阁楼储水罐中的有缺陷的球孔阀可导致冷冻、溢出或爆裂,特别是在老人家中。
Insurance expert Matt Durrant highlights that faulty ballcock valves in loft water tanks can lead to freezing, overflowing, or bursting, especially in older homes.
保养不良的坦克和取暖过低或停止取暖完全增加了风险,有些损坏超过75 000英镑。
Poorly maintained tanks and turning heating too low or off entirely increase the risk, with some damage exceeding £75,000.
具有讽刺意味的是,阁楼隔热会使阁楼更冷,从而加剧冻结风险。
Ironically, loft insulation can worsen freezing risks by making lofts colder.
专家们敦促房主在离家时保温油箱,检查门,维护供暖,并安排对房产进行检查, 以免造成重大损失,并拒绝保险索赔.
Experts urge homeowners to insulate tanks, check valves, maintain heating, and arrange property checks when away to avoid major losses and denied insurance claims.