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Replacement boiler

Beamoody
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Hi my boiler has broken down again and it's over 10 years old. My service provider has said its BER (beyond economic repair) I know there is a government grant for people on pip but British gas have just passed my number onto someone who will get in touch with me? Don't know when.
I'm in the West Midlands and I'd like to get a new one in before the bad weather. I've been onto a couple of suppliers who have said I need to contribute to the scheme but it's nearly £1000.
Does anyone know an exact supplier and how much I'll have to contribute.
I need the heating on for me and my young son.
Many thanks
I'm in the West Midlands and I'd like to get a new one in before the bad weather. I've been onto a couple of suppliers who have said I need to contribute to the scheme but it's nearly £1000.
Does anyone know an exact supplier and how much I'll have to contribute.
I need the heating on for me and my young son.
Many thanks
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Hi @Beamoody
Thanks for your post. Unfortunately, boilers are not my area of expertise which means I am hoping someone with more knowledge about boilers can respond to you soon with more specific guidance. However, in the meantime, I just want to say sorry that you and your son are in this situation. It can't be easy, especially on these colder days. Keep going and I hope someone can help really soon. In the meantime, if you would like to email [email protected], a member of staff is more likely to see and respond to youCommunity Volunteer Adviser with professional knowledge of education, special educational needs and disabilities and EHCP's. Pronouns: She/her.
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Thanks, I've been in contact with ulitia and they only replace boilers under the scheme if you have the cavity wall done at the same time.
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Beamoody said:Thanks, I've been in contact with ulitia and they only replace boilers under the scheme if you have the cavity wall done at the same time.Seasons greetings to one and all 🎄🎅🏻🌲
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I'm feeling very smug, as I had a gas boiler installed (free) in July under the Warmer Homes scheme. Google to see if it is still around, then be prepared for simple steps which took an awfully long time - but delivered in the end!
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Try Depher.co.uk. They offer free or reduced cost Plumbing and Heating Services including Boilers.
From their website - Quote " We not only deliver a trusted community plumbing and heating service that enables the elderly, vulnerable and disabled members of the community to access help and support 24 hours a day.We also deliver paid and private plumbing and heating services to all members of the public and businesses.
It is from the private and public work that we acquire most of the profits that we need and use for the
**FREE elderly, vulnerable and disabled emergency initiative. " Quote
From your post it looks like you would qualify for the free fitting and provision of a Boiler.
Their Phone Numbers are 01282 420678 OR 07521702043
They are based in Burnley but do cover other areas. I would give them a call.
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