Everyone loves a freebie, right? When companies are handing out swag bags and goodies while you are out shopping, you’re first in there to get the next cube of cheese on a toothpick. There’s nothing so joyous as free things when you’re out, but what about the big stuff?
There are always ways to get free appliances and furniture online and through friends, but did you know that you could get a free boiler, too? Okay, so it won’t be waiting for you on a toothpick in a supermarket, but you can potentially save yourself a ton of money with a free boiler on a government-funded scheme designed to help those on tax credits or Universal Credit. When you’re feeling the pinch in your finances, it could be life-changing to know that you can get your boiler replaced for free. Let’s look a little closer at how you can do it!
Energy Companies Obligations Scheme
The government has an Energy Companies Obligation scheme, and under it, some tenants and homeowners can get their older boilers replaced for free. Of course, there are some stringent rules for this, but the whole scheme was set up and designed for those on a lower income. Meeting the criteria could mean that you get a free boiler to help your family reduce energy costs and your carbon footprint.
- Receive at least one benefit like income support or pension credits.
- Earn less than £20k per year.
- Have permission from your landlord or own your own home.
The Affordable Warmth Obligation
This scheme is something that replaced the Warm Front scheme, and it’s currently a part of the Energy Companies Obligation. Free boilers and insulation grants are provided to private tenants and homeowners. Those who are eligible can get some help with the cost of replacing or repairing their broken down boilers, and along with this, they can make some energy-saving improvements with a new boiler installation. Fuel poverty is a thing, and it’s something that needs to be reduced for families on a lower income to continue to feel comfortable in their homes.
Eligible Benefits
Not all freebies come – well, for free! They may not cost you anything financially, but you need to be eligible and in receipt of the right means-tested benefits. These include:
- Child tax credit
- Working tax credit
- Pension credit
- Job seekers allowance
- Universal credit
- Employment and support allowance
Do You Qualify For A Free Boiler?
Grants are available across the UK, and to check whether you qualify for a free boiler, you have to meet the following conditions:
- You receive a qualifying benefit from the list above.
- Your existing boiler has been in the property for over 10 years
- You are a homeowner or private tenant.
Contact us today to find out whether you could be eligible for a free boiler!
I dont have cental heating and was thinking of gas heating and wondered if I would eligible for a grant, either with boiler or radiators?
Hi Karen,
We may be able to help with this. If you or somebody living in your property is in receipt of a qualifying benefit and there is no record of a boiler or radiators at your home then we should be able to qualify you for gas central heating. Apply via the website and we will call you to discuss once we receive your application.