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Can I Get Help With A New Boiler If I Am Not On Benefits?

British Gas Free Boiler Scheme
British Gas Free Boiler Scheme

Yes &  No Is The Honest Answer.  

Non benefits applications very rarely get installed.

You have a very much stronger chance of getting a free boiler if in receipt of  Qualifying Benefit.

We get a lot of people not on benefits applying for a free boiler on this website.  We are keeping them on file in case :

  • The funding changes in the future or
  •  We can offer free loft insulation.

 

No Benefits But Need A New Boiler – Our Best Advice

You have 4 options if not on benefits and need a new boiler:

  1.  You can phone All The Other Companies Advertising for A Free Boiler And Ask Them If They Have LA FLEX FOR YOUR POSTCODE.  (This is a longshot but worth a try )
  2.  You Can Check out our Need A New Boiler Page For Warm Front Advice on Getting The Best Deal On Buying A New Boiler.
  3. You can apply with us and we will try to get you free loft insulation only if we feel you may qualify.

Non Benefits Applications – Why Are They Rejected?

Non Benefit rejections  are usually down to the simple reason that a large number of UK councils are not participating in the LA Flex scheme and do not have a Statement Of Intent published.

Warm Front Are Only Accepting People On Benefits At The Moment. Any applications made will be kept on file or deleted.

 

What is the LA FLEX Scheme ?

LA Flex Schemes (Local Authority Flexible Eligibility) are part of the UK’s Energy Company Obligation (ECO) initiative. You dont need to be on a benefit to qualify for a free boiler or other Eco 4 Grants but you will have to meet certain criteria. Income will usually have to be below £31K as well as other things.

LA Flex  allows local authorities to set their own criteria for energy efficiency measures in their area.

This is another way for some households that do not meet Eco4 criteria but are still in need of support can be helped.

 

What is the eligibility for LA FLEX schemes ?

General Eligibility requirements for  LA Flex funding are :

  • You must be a homeowner residing in the property.
  • Your home has an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of G, F or E. (Or you have no EPC)
  • The Total Household income must be below £31,000 a year.
  • You have a serious medical condition aggravated by living in a cold home.
  • Your old boiler must be aged over 20 years and be a non-condensing model.

 

What Evidence Is Required To Be Eligible For LA Flex

As part of the application process you’ll need to produce evidence of :

  • Income Eligibility
  • Health Conditions

Documents accepted are :

  •  Tax returns
  • Bank statements
  • Payslips.
  • Doctors Referral letter.

 

Boiler Upgrade Scheme – No Benefits Needed.

Non benefits claimants wishing to replace their old gas boiler and have a heat pump instead can apply for  The Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is where everyone in the UK is eligible to replace their old boilers ( oil, gas , LPG ) for a Air Source Heat Pump at a massive discount.

The government will give you £7500 towards the cost of a new heat pump if you are upgrading from fossil fuel heating such as gas or oil or LPG

Heat pumps will reduce your energy bills by around 30% per year so it is worth looking into.

The Government are hoping that heat pumps will be the normal heating source in around 10 years or so.

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