FAQs

WHAT IS ECO4?

ECO4, beginning April 1, 2022, and running until March 31, 2026, is a four-year scheme. The primary goal of ECO4 is to enhance the energy efficiency of homes occupied by low-income and vulnerable households.

Grants are funded by energy suppliers. They fund energy-efficient works, coupled with potential grants from your Local Authority, Government, Charitable Trusts, or other Energy Efficiency Funders.

Certainly! Grants are accessible to private tenants, social housing occupants, and landlords, provided the tenant/property meets specific criteria.

Regarding boilers, there’s no specific brand designated by the ECO scheme. Each installer has their preference, but all granted boilers are A-rated, condensing, and 90%+ efficient, and brand new.

In most cases, installations are free, covered by available grant funding. If your property is exceptionally efficient, a small contribution might be requested after a survey.

We ensure our Installers are registered with necessary trade bodies, have access to grant funding, and maintain high standards of Quality, Customer Care, and Health & Safety.

Installation timing varies, but you could expect insulation installed between two and six weeks after your inquiry.

There are two main types: central heating (mains gas) and central heating (heat pump). Additional grants cover insulation, electric storage heaters, heat pumps, solar, non-condensing boiler upgrades.

Yes, the UK Energy Company Obligation Scheme is a grant scheme for energy-efficient measures like heating upgrades or insulation. Eligibility requires your property to have never had central heating before. We are the most experienced service providers when it comes to installing central heating system at your home. Get our services here and we will let you know if you qualify for the first time central heating grant.

Numerous ways to qualify. Check eligibility using our free grant checker here.

Yes, radiators are included, along with fitting, installation, and warranties.

No, eligibility extends to private tenants as well provided the household meets the criteria. Landlords can also access grants.

Yes, tenants living in rented properties are eligible, with an EPC rating of D or lower D. Landlord permission is required in the grant application process.

It covers fitting, installation, and parts like the boiler, pipes, and radiators, paid directly to the installer.

Check your eligibility here

Insulation is mandated before central heating installation, ensuring optimal system performance without unnecessary heat loss.

Yes, available in England, Scotland, and Wales. Apply using the form, and we’ll get in touch if we can help in your area.

A heat pump uses thermodynamics to take energy from the air around us and turns it into usable heat for our homes.

There are two types: ‘air to air’ and ‘air to water.’ Using the ‘air to water’ system, it captures heat from the air for heating in radiators or underfloor heating. It operates like your fridge but in reverse, turning a liquid into a gas to absorb heat, then compressing it and releasing the heat into the heating system water.

Yes, using renewable heat sources reduces harmful greenhouse gases and lowers your home’s carbon footprint.

It depends on insulation, ventilation, and space. Well-insulated homes closer to new build standards are more suitable. Adequate space outside is crucial for installation, and good insulation is necessary for effective performance.

You need open-air space around the unit for proper airflow. The unit requires a flat, finished concrete base with specific dimensions as detailed earlier.

In extremely cold weather, condensation may freeze on the evaporator coil, but the heat pump is designed to handle this. It enters a ‘defrost’ cycle, temporarily stopping the fan and heat supply to melt the ice before resuming normal operation.

Installing heat pumps enhances energy security and reduces carbon emissions from home heating. They are part of the UK government’s push toward low-carbon solutions, similar to the transition in the motor industry to electric and hybrid alternatives.