Horsham Gas Engineer Reveals Why the 2026 Energy Price Cap Rise Means You Need a Boiler Service Now

Energy Price Cap Rises: Protect Your Horsham Home from High Bills with a Local Boiler Service.

Hello, I’m Andrew Tyler, and I’m a gas engineer right here in Horsham, running Prime Boiler Care. 

We look after homes across the Horsham District and Adur District—from Horsham to Shoreham-by-Sea, covering towns like Southwater, Storrington, Billingshurst, Steyning, Henfield, Pulborough, Lancing, Southwick, and Sompting.

My job is simple: to keep your home warm and your bills manageable. 

And with the latest news from Ofgem about the energy price cap rise in early 2026, I feel it's my duty to talk about how this affects you and what we can do about it right now.

Understanding the Cap Rise: Why Your Boiler Matters More Than Ever.

Ofgem has confirmed that the energy price cap will rise between January and March 2026. 

While the increase is small—just 0.2 per cent, or about 28p a month for the average dual fuel household—the overall annual bill is still high, sitting at £1,758 for average usage.

As a local gas engineer, here is the critical takeaway for all my customers in West Sussex: 

The price cap is on the unit price of gas, not your total bill.

If your boiler is running inefficiently, you are using more units of gas than you should be. 

Every single one of those units, from January onwards, will cost you slightly more.

This means that having an old, poorly maintained, or faulty boiler in your Horsham or Steyning home is now more expensive than ever. 

When the cost of gas goes up, even slightly, a boiler that wastes heat becomes a serious drain on your finances.

My Local Advice: 

How to Combat Rising Energy Costs.

The only way to truly control your bill is to control your energy consumption. 

As a qualified gas engineer, I recommend two essential steps to my customers in Shoreham-by-Sea and Lancing to make sure they are not paying over the odds:

1. Get a Professional Boiler Service Before Winter Hits.

If you are looking for cheap boiler repair near me or a reliable annual boiler service in Storrington or Pulborough, this is the time to act. 

A professional service by a Gas Safe registered engineer like myself can:

• Improve Efficiency: We clean components, check for soot buildup, and make adjustments to ensure your boiler is burning gas as efficiently as possible. 

    This directly lowers your usage and your bill.

• Spot Problems Early: 

    We can identify small issues—like a worn fan or a block in the condensate pipe—before they turn into a major boiler breakdown in Billingshurst during the coldest months.

• Maintain Safety: 

    Your safety is paramount. 

    We check for carbon monoxide leaks, giving you peace of mind.

Regular boiler maintenance in Henfield is an investment that pays for itself in efficiency savings and prevents costly emergency repairs.

2. Consider a New, High-Efficiency Boiler Installation.

If your boiler is over 10 years old, it’s highly unlikely it is running at peak efficiency. 

Newer, condensing boilers are significantly more efficient. 

If you are a homeowner in the area and looking for a new boiler installation in Horsham District or thinking about a boiler replacement in Southwick, moving to a modern A-rated boiler could save you hundreds of pounds a year, permanently offsetting the impact of any small price cap rises.

Call to Action: 

Your Local Gas Expert is Ready

Don't let the 2026 energy price cap catch you out.

Now is the time to schedule your maintenance to ensure your system is running at maximum efficiency this winter.

For reliable boiler servicing, expert boiler installation, or urgent boiler repair in Horsham, Shoreham-by-Sea, Steyning, or any neighbouring area in West Sussex, trust a local engineer who knows the area and cares about your home.

Call Prime Boiler Care today to book your appointment.

Prime Boiler Care

Suite 54, Standby Business Centre

Foundry Lane

Horsham, West Sussex, England, RH13 5PX

01403 814602