Annual inspection ends in windfall for mhs
tenant
A routine gas safety check led to one
lucky mhs homes customer, Ian Bowes collecting a cash prize of
£100.
Ian Bowes from Gorse Avenue, Chatham
was surprised to hear he won £100 in the Gas Inspection draw
organised by mhs homes in conjunction with Swale Heating.
Ian was picked from 1,400 tenants that
had booked appointments for their annual gas safety check during
the quarter of the year. He said "At first I wouldn’t believe the
lady on the other end of the line. I thought it was a prank phone
call so I was a bit suspicious. It’s not every day you have someone
phone up and tell you you’ve won £100 for doing nothing. I think
it’s a fantastic idea and a great incentive for people to get their
gas checks done. It certainly made my day."
mhs homes is running the draw in its’
quarterly newsletter, mhs news which is distributed to 7,500
properties. Beryl Dunn, mhs homes, Customer Services Manager, said,
"As a legal requirement it is essential that we gain access to
properties to do this check. They are totally free of charge and
now our customers have the added benefit of being in with the
chance of winning £100 just for keeping their house and family
safe, it’s that easy to win!"
Chris Riley, Operations Director for
Swale Heating presented Ian with his £100 cash. He said, "Everyone
should have their gas appliances checked to ensure the safety of
themselves, their families and their neighbours. Regular
inspections means that the appliance is maintained and any issues
can be dealt with at the visit, reducing the number of breakdowns.
The quarterly draw is a good incentive and increases gas safety
awareness which is always a positive."