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The Great Heating Debate: Are Gas Boilers Here to Stay? (An Honest Look for Horsham Homeowners) Here at Prime Boiler Care in Horsham, we know there’s one question that’s been heating up local conversations more than any other: What is the future of my gas boiler? With a potential change in government and talk of scrapping Net Zero goals and granting more oil and gas drilling licenses, it's easy to feel like the rug is being pulled out from under the entire heating transition. S...

If you're in the Horsham or Adur District and facing the decision of a new boiler, the number of models and technical terms can be overwhelming. 

However, online expert reviews agree that the market is dominated by three clear leaders, each offering a distinct advantage. 

At Prime Boiler Care, we’ve analysed the landscape to help you choose the model that perfectly matches your home, budget, and priorities.

Here is a friendly guide to the top three combi boilers in the UK right now.

The Future of Off-Grid Heating: Why BioLPG is a Smart Choice for Rural West Sussex.Decarbonization Options for Homes Beyond the Gas Grid.For many properties in the rural areas of the Horsham District and Adur District, the path to Net Zero is complicated by a reliance on off-grid fuels such as oil and LPG. A uniform, immediate shift to heat pumps is technically unfeasible for millions of these existing homes.This is why diversification in heating solutions is so vital. The best tran...

The Elephant in the Room: The Installer Shortage is the Biggest Threat to the UK's Net Zero Goals.Why the Skills Gap in West Sussex is Driving Up Your Installation Costs.Policy and finance have done their part: the £7,500 BUS grant is robust, and the CHMM is forcing manufacturers to act. Yet, the entire transition toward low-carbon heating is fundamentally constrained by one thing: the acute structural shortage of skilled labour.Trade associations and professional bodies, such as the Cha...

The £7,500 Heat Pump Grant: Why 45% of West Sussex Homeowners Still Say No.The Hidden Costs Behind the Heat Pump Transition.The government’s Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) is robust: the grant was boosted in late 2023 from £5,000 to a substantial £7,500 to cover part of the cost of replacing fossil fuel systems.Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs) are rightly lauded for their superior efficiency, achieving 300% to 400% efficiency compared to the 98% cap of the most efficient gas boilers. For homeo...

Hydrogen-Ready Boilers: Is It a Lifeline or a Waiting Game for Your Horsham Home?The 2026 Deadline and the Strategic Debate.In the world of heating, the debate over the future fuel is intense, with hydrogen at the very centre.Hydrogen-ready boilers are currently being installed across the UK, positioned as a non-disruptive pathway to decarbonization. They promise to reuse the vast existing gas distribution infrastructure, thereby avoiding the high costs and disruptions associated with na...