Back Boiler Replacement Grant
Back boilers are usually found behind the fireplace or connected to stoves in older properties and are not being manufactured anymore, making their repairs difficult. These boilers are inefficient and do not fulfil all the heating needs of a household, requiring an extra electrical device, which results in enhanced energy bill costs. They have also been categorised as inefficient by the UK Government’s ECO Scheme, thus prompting grants for replacing old boilers.
Old back boilers can be replaced with A rated combination boiler that offers enhanced efficiency, saving up to £300 a year in heating costs under a back boiler replacement grant. This grant is provided under the carbon saving obligation initiative, under which the UK Government offers financial assistance to property owners for replacing old, inefficient back boilers with newer energy-efficient ones.
Green Home Grants help property owners assess their eligibility for back boiler replacement grant, assessing their properties and recommending the best boiler conversion solution. We handle all the steps and processes to complete the grant application on your behalf, helping you get the grant.
Back boilers have a water-filled chamber surrounded by a metal heat exchanger, which is in contact with hot gases released from the fireplace or stove. These hot gases transfer the heat to the heat exchanger, from where it is transferred to water in the chamber. The heated water circulates through pipes and reaches the radiator or underfloor heating system.
The cooled water is returned to the back boiler for heating, resulting in a closed-loop system. There can be an extra coil or immersion heater in some back boilers, which is used for heating water in a separate tank for domestic usage. It helps provide hot water for bathing and washing purposes.
ECO (Energy Company Obligation) is a government-introduced program that obligates energy companies to provide financial help to eligible households, ensuring energy efficiency. This program helps property owners get boiler replacement grants, covering all the costs. In this way, these companies help income-vulnerable households deal efficiently with fuel poverty by making their properties energy-efficient.
- Easy operating features.
- Enhanced property value.
- Reduced carbon emissions.
- Reduced breakdown risks, leading to lesser repair costs.
- Improved property’s EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) rating.
- Connection with advanced heating controls, allowing for smarter energy consumption.
Requirements for Back Boiler Removal Grant
You should fulfil these requirements to get back the boiler removal grant:- Own a property.
- Income less than £31,000 per year.
- Low property’s EPC rating (E, F, or G).
- Having any the income-related or welfare benefits.
- Housing Benefit
- Universal Credit
- Income Support
- Child Tax Credits
- Working Tax Credit
- Pension Credit Savings Credit
- Warm Homes Discount Scheme
- Pension Guaranteed Credit
- Income-based Jobseekers allowance
- Child Benefits (based on household income)
- Income-related Employment & Support Allowance
If you fulfil all requirements and qualify for the back boiler replacement grant, contact us today and get assistance to avail this grant and make your property energy efficient.
Frequently Asked Questions
Free boiler replacement helps you reduce energy bills significantly with a reduced carbon footprint, mitigating climate change. Moreover, it enhances your property’s monetary value because of the efficient working boiler for heating.
What are the types of energy-efficient boilers installed under the back boiler replacement scheme?
Any energy-efficient boiler or heating system can be installed to replace old back boilers, including biomass boilers, combination boilers, and air source heat pumps.
A combination boiler is an energy-efficient heating system that provides hot water and plays a significant role in central heating. It makes households energy-efficient with reduced heating bills.
A biomass boiler uses chips or wood pellets as a fuel source to enhance the energy efficiency of households in which it is installed. It is one of the best renewable energy sources, making it an environmentally friendly choice.
A heat source pump captures and transfers heat from the external air for heating homes. It is an energy-efficient and eco-friendly alternative to old, inefficient back boilers.
Old back boilers pose safety concerns because of carbon monoxide leakage and a shortage of replacement parts.
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