The £7,500 Heat Pump Grant: Why 45% of West Sussex Homeowners Still Say No. 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... October 30, 2025 Continue Reading
Hydrogen-Ready Boilers: Is It a Lifeline or a Waiting Game for Your Horsham Home? 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... October 30, 2025 Continue Reading
Your Boiler Needs to Talk: The Push for Smart Controls and Open Protocols. Your Boiler Needs to Talk: The Push for Smart Controls and Open Protocols.Why Interoperability is the Key to True Efficiency in Your West Sussex Home.The days of the simple on/off thermostat are coming to an end. Your heating system is poised for a significant digital upgrade, driven by new government mandates.By mid-2026, regulators propose to mandate the use of open protocols for heating controls, starting with combi boilers. This means every new system needs to be able to "talk" ... October 30, 2025 Continue Reading
The "Boiler Tax" is Here: What the Price Hike Means for West Sussex Homeowners. The "Boiler Tax" is Here: What the Price Hike Means for West Sussex Homeowners.Understanding the Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) and Your Heating Budget.If you are considering a gas boiler replacement in Horsham or Adur, you may have already noticed a subtle price jump. Major manufacturers—including Worcester Bosch, Baxi, Ideal, and Vaillant—have proactively increased the prices of their gas boilers by approximately £95 to £120.This adjustment, implemented ahead of any government mand... October 30, 2025 Continue Reading
The Quiet Revolution: Why Your Gas Boiler Should Be Running Colder The Quiet Revolution: Why Your Gas Boiler Should Be Running Colder (and How We Can Help)Maximise Your Home’s Efficiency in Horsham & Adur Without Buying a New Boiler!Did you know your high-efficiency gas boiler is probably running inefficiently? For homeowners across the Horsham District and Adur District, the single most effective way to cut your heating bills this winter might be as simple as adjusting a dial. It's called low flow temperature operation, and industry experts—an... October 30, 2025 Continue Reading
Registered Gas Engineer Issue 187 summary Horsham and Adur Districts Keep Your Horsham & Adur Home Safe: Key Takeaways from the Latest Registered Gas Engineer Magazine. At Prime Boiler Care, our priority is the safety and well-being of our customers across the Horsham and Adur Districts. As your local Gas Safe registered experts, we stay current with the latest official guidance through the Registered Gas Engineer magazine. The most recent issue (Issue 187, September/October 2025) provided essential reminders and updates that are crucial for... October 30, 2025 Continue Reading