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London boiler cashback scheme launched

London Mayor Boris Johnson has just announced the capital’s first boiler replacement scheme. The London Boiler Cashback Scheme is providing 6,500 of the capital’s home owners and accredited private landlords each with £400 cashback when they replace an old, inefficient boiler.

The scheme is first-come, first-served so landlords are encouraged to put their applications in quickly.

Private landlords, or the agent that manages their property, must be accredited with the Mayor’s London Rental Standard. They can apply for cashback for more than one property, provided they meet the scheme’s requirements.

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Replacing an old, inefficient boiler with a new, efficient one makes a big difference. A more efficient boiler could mean an average saving of £340 a year, as well as a warmer, more comfortable home. It also dramatically reduces the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The scheme as a whole will substantially reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality across London.

Under the rules of the scheme:
• the current boiler must be 70% or less efficient (typically a G rated boiler that is either gas, LPG, solid fuel or oil fuelled), in working order and the main boiler used to heat the home
• the replacement must be a gas boiler that is A rated (at least 90% energy efficient) or a renewable/low carbon heating technology
• the installer must be a Gas Safe (formerly CORGI) registered installer, a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certified installer or equivalent, or a member of a competent persons scheme (such as OFTEC or HETAS).

When applicants apply, they will need to provide details of the boiler to be replaced, along with those of the heating engineer. They will then receive a voucher, after which the boiler can be replaced. 

Vouchers are valid for 12 weeks from the date of issue, so the boiler must be fitted within this time. To receive their £400 cashback, they must then send back proof of installation along with the voucher no later than ten working days after the expiry date on their voucher.

For more information, including how to apply and the terms and conditions of the scheme, please go to: www.london.gov.uk/boilers
 

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    One of the most important things with a New Boiler is realibility . In schemes before across the country you could have a free boiler if you were on Benefits etc. But you only got a 2year guarantee. If however you bought the exact same boiler yourself and had it fitted you coule get a 5 year or even a 7 year Guarantee. I did phone boiler makers and scheme operators about why the difference ?.
    Lets hope a proper guarantee is supplied at least 5 years.

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    If you have an extended guarantee, you have to pay to have it serviced every year on top of the Landlords Gas Certificate, if you don't then the guarantee is void.
    I don't see the need to have a boiler serviced as well as checked every year as this can run out quite expensive in the long run.

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    Considering these schemes were aimed at low income families did the powers that be, consider the upkeep and repair cost of modern boilers. The boilers they were replacing were virtually maintenance free and lasted years.
    When the scheme was first introduced the Minimum guarantee period should have been at least 5 and preferably up to 10 Yrs. Then the manufactures would have had to design better quality longer lasting boilers
    Modern boilers can be unreliable , and always expensive to repair.
    I am currently having to replace Boilers which are 6 or seven years old.

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