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The Journey of Gas: From Earth's Core to Your Combi Boiler.By Andrew Tyler, Prime Boiler Careandrewtyler.co.ukAs your local Gas Engineer serving the Shoreham and Horsham areas, I spend my days working with the final piece of the energy puzzle: your domestic boiler. But have you ever stopped to think about the incredible journey the natural gas takes just to deliver that comforting warmth to your home?It's more than just a pipe leading from the street; it's a topic that ties directly into...

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...

My Boiler is Not Working: First Steps for Homeowners in Horsham and West Sussex.As a professional gas engineer, I know there are few things more frustrating than waking up to a cold home, especially during the colder months here in Horsham, West Sussex. If your central heating boiler suddenly stops working, your first reaction may be to panic and call an engineer immediately. However, before you reach for the phone, there are several straightforward checks you can perform safely yourself...

The Local Installer’s View: Is the Gas Combi Boiler Still the Right Choice for Your West Sussex Home? Hi, I’m Andrew Tyler from Prime Boiler Care here in Horsham. For nearly three decades, I’ve been keeping homes across Horsham, Southwater, Storrington, and Shoreham-by-Sea warm, safe, and efficient. If you’re anything like my customers, you’ve been hearing a lot of confusing news about gas boilers and whether you’ll be forced to rip yours out. Let’s cut through the noise. Here is the clear, p...

Hello from Prime Boiler Care! Based right here in Horsham, we're keenly aware of a problem silently affecting nearly every hot water cylinder in our local community: limescale build-up. If you live in Horsham, you’re in a very hard water area, with local readings typically falling between 240 and 280 parts per million (ppm). This isn't just a minor inconvenience; it's an efficiency killer that directly impacts your utility bills and the lifespan of your domestic hot water system. What Exactly...

When your central heating system starts letting you down—maybe the hot water runs cold too fast, or your gas bill seems too high—where do you look first? Like most homeowners in Horsham and the wider West Sussex area, you probably point straight at the boiler. While the boiler is the engine of your heating system, as a seasoned engineer, I can tell you a secret: one of the biggest bottlenecks to comfort and efficiency often lies in the forgotten component lurking in your airing cupb...