Back Boiler Replacement Grant

Back Boiler Replacement

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.

How Back Boilers Work?

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 & Back Boiler Replacement Scheme

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.

Why Install A-Rated Boilers?

The following benefits depict the reasons why A-rated boiler installation is a good choice:

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.

Qualifying Benefits for Free Boiler Grant

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.