Hot Water Tank Replacement - Free Combi Boiler Scheme
If you are looking to replace your old copper cylinder in your airing cupboard because it is old or leaking, this grant is for you!
You may be eligible for a free grant to upgrade your regular or system boiler heating to a Combi Boiler.
All water tanks will be removed and you will be left with a brand new combi boiler to do both of your hot water and heating.
Hot Water Tank Replacement Cost
Standard copper water cylinders are around £200 to buy although you will pay more if you want a larger capacity or any added features.
Plumbers labour at an average rate of £45 per hour, the entire job should cost in the region of £600 without any VAT which could be an additional cost.
Can I Upgrade To A Free Combi Boiler ?
✅You Have A System Boiler / Floor standing Boiler / Regular Boiler
✅ You are in receipt of a qualifying benefit ( or someone lives with you who claims one.
✅ You Are A Home owner
✅ You Have A Home EPC Of E – F – G
Benefits That Qualify You For This Free Grant
- Child Benefit ( Income Thresholds Apply)
- Child & Working Tax Credits
- Employment & Support Allowance
- Housing Benefit
- Income Support
- Job Seekers Allowance
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
How Does The Free Combi Boiler Grant Work?
You Apply By Taking A Survey On This Page. We Check Your Application
If Eligible, One Of Our Approved Install Partners Will Call You And Book Your Free Survey.
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Which Boilers Can Be Upgraded With This Grant ?
- Old Floor Standing Boilers
- System Boilers
- Regular Heat Only Boilers
- Back Boilers
All the above boilers will have been fitted years ago and will have a copper cylinder attached to them to store hot water for use on demand.
how much to change from water tank to combi boiler
This is called commonly a combi conversion.
You can expect to spend around £3,000 -£5000 for replacing your cylinder heating system with a more efficient combi boiler & radiators.
If you feel you are eligible, do make an application for a grant.
Free Combi Boiler Contact Number
If you are having difficulty applying for the grant you can call us on 01902 753404
How long does it take to fit a new hot water cylinder?
Simply replacing your current water tank with a similar system will be much faster than installing a new tankless system which could require some additional construction time.
Typically, a plumber should have your new tank installed and working within 2-3 hours barring unforeseen complications.
Is it worth replacing hot water cylinder?
You should replace your hot water cylinder every 7 to 10 years.
The best time to complete your hot water cylinder replacement is during summer when demand is lower.
If you opt to do it yourself, it should cost you less than £300 for all materials.
How do I know my hot water cylinder needs replacing?
Sooner or later, you will see signs that your hot water cylinder needs replacing.
The average hot water cylinder has an average lifespan of around 10 years, even if regularly maintained.
Signs that show your hot water cylinder needs replacing include:
- Loud noises when the tank heats the water
- Your water isn’t heating up or only heats it to warm.
- Water leaking onto the floor around the bottom of your tank.
It is best to consider replacing your vented hot water cylinder when you experience cold water, less hot water, leaks and unusual sounds, and rust.
Types of hot water cylinders
There are two different types of hot water cylinders available in the UK.
Vented and unvented.
Both cylinders offer differing services. In addition, their water tank replacement cost varies since the hot water supply system differs fundamentally.
Vented hot water cylinders
The most common water heater found in the UK is The Vented Cylinder.
It is also the cheapest to replace .
A vented hot water cylinder system is usually made of cold water tanks in the attic and supplies cold water to the cylinders.
Vented cylinders depend on gravity to work and are usually placed above the cylinder.
This cylinder expands while water is heated, but vent pipes and tanks on a higher ground allow the excess water to escape.
Unvented hot water cylinders
An unvented hot water cylinder does not require a water storage tank.
Instead, the water in this closed hot water cylinder is supplied directly from the cold water network.
The unvented cylinders are pressured by water inflow.
An unvented hot water cylinder can last for 30 years.
How much does it cost to fit a new hot water cylinder UK?
It should cost you around £200 -£300 for an unvented cylinder replacement supply only .
Expect to pay a plumber around £300 for his services. A cylinder replacement can be done in a day.
copper hot water cylinder scrap value
Copper is very valuable and you can easily weigh it in at your local scrap yard.
Clean cooper (no joints etc on it) is worth about £4 per Kg.
Brassierie copper (with joints on the tank ) is worth about £2.75 per Kg.
A clean copper cylinder could be worth between £50 and £100.
What is a vented hot water cylinder?
A vented hot water cylinder is a system that relies heavily on gravity to ensure hot water and heating can be accessed throughout a property.
In a vented system, water is fed from a cold water tank usually kept in the loft, and then passed through a vent pipe to a hot water cylinder situated within the house.
These cylinders are typically made from copper and take water from a large water tank located in the loft.
Is it easy to replace a hot water cylinder?
You can easily replace a hot water cylinder if you have basic plumbing skills.
This involves draining the system down and replacing some pipework so that the new cylinder fits.
You will also need to do a little electric work too.
Do hot water cylinders need servicing?
A vented Hot water cylinder does not have any moving parts so do not need any servicing as long as the water is heating up and there are no signs of water leaking or any damage.
What are the disadvantages of hot water cylinders?
- Your home’s water pressure depends on the height of the cold water tank. …
- Vented installation rarely delivers hot water at the pressure of an unvented system. …
- Requires storage space in the loft for the cold water tank.
Can a hot water cylinder run out of hot water?
As the supply of warm water is used, more needs to be heated in the cylinder.
So the problem of running out of warm water might result from using up all the warm water in your cylinder.
If several people in the home have showers in a short period of time, this can happen.
When installing the feeds for the shower, you should always have the hot water feed taken from the top of the cylinder.