When it comes to creating a comfortable, warm home, few things are as essential as a reliable, energy-efficient central heating system. At Maintracts Services LTD, we understand that selecting the right one for your property is a significant decision. The right choice affects your comfort, efficiency, running costs, and even the eco-friendliness of your residence. …
Central heating systems are a little like us – it only takes a little love, affection and care for them to run reliably and effectively, but if they break down, you’ll know about it! As winter looms, we are all keen to make sure our homes are prepared to cope with the colder months, so…
Underfloor heating is becoming a popular, alternative way to heat your home compared to traditional heating systems. It not only frees up space on walls and distributes heat more evenly through a property, but it also warms floors with ease and allows homeowners to independently control the heat of each room/zone within their property too.…
Gas Safety Week is finally here and we are proud to be supporting it again. We constantly try to educate our customers and keep them safe from the potential dangers of badly fitted and poorly services gas appliances. Without proper installation and care, these can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning. It can, however, be…
We rely heavily on our heating throughout the winter months and it’s important to ensure that it is in good working order. With a cold winter just round the corner it’s important to know how to look after your radiators. The Manufacturers Association of Radiators and Convectors (MARC) have compiled their top tips for maintaining…
There are many trade bodies that support our industry and we are proud to say that we are members of the APHC (Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors). APHC is a not for profit trade body for the plumbing and heating industry, representing both large and small companies, and helping customers distinguish between professional businesses and rouge…
Spring has well and truly sprung, so why not thank your heating for keeping you warm over the last few months and give it a service ready for next winter? While it’s important to ensure that any major work is completed by a professional, there are a few things you’ll be able to do yourself.…
Buying a new gas boiler can be a daunting experience. Not only will it probably be one of the most expensive items you’ll ever buy for your home, there are numerous brands and types on the market to chose from. The first thing to mention is that it is vital that your boiler installation is…
The cold weather isn’t backing down, so here are some of our quick and affordable tips on how to keep the warmth in your home this weekend. If you have an unused chimney it is worth getting a chimney balloon. At around £20, these balloons will inflate and stop a large amount of heat being…