Thursday 22 September 2011

The Benefits of Electric Central Heating

Not all homes have gas and there are many that can’t have gas installed at all. Some new property developments in London for instance can’t have gas as the space that the buildings are in is too enclosed or the flue system is not adequate. So what is the best way to heat a home and have a constant supply of hot water if you can’t have gas central heating fitted?

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Electric central heating is the answer. Electric heating runs from the mains electricity with electric radiators that can be controlled individually throughout the house and hot water that is powered from an efficient and economic electric boiler. There are a number of choices of good energy efficient electric boilers available. The Electromax boiler and Thermaflow boiler are compact, quiet boilers with a high efficiency rates of 99% plus. Another good option is a wall mounted electric combination boiler. Qualified electricians here at Bates Plumbing and Heating will advise you on the best electric boiler for your home and will fit it too. All the electricians who work for me wiring and fitting electric boilers are fully NICEIC registered.

Electric central heating is not just for homes without access to gas either. Many people are opting for electric central heating as it’s a safer way of heating your home with no risk from gas leaks or carbon monoxide. You can choose to have either heating, hot water or both. It’s easy to fit and maintain and you can even make use of cheap electricity tariffs.

If you’re thinking of making the switch to electric central heating call Bates today on 020 8924 3558.

Wednesday 21 September 2011

What Separates an Average Plumbing and Heating Company from a Leading One?

This is the question that I always go back to when changes are afoot in my business; whether that’s when we’ve expanded or when new services have been offered. It’s the question that keeps me, and my whole team, on our toes.

The differences can be the obvious ones such as all your work being carried out by an experienced tradesman who is fully qualified and registered as Gas Safe. With this in mind you know that your job will be professionally undertaken and you’ll have a high first time fix rate, saving you time and getting you back on track.

Sometimes though, it’s not the obvious things that make a service a leader. When you call our free number at Bates Heating and Plumbing you will talk to a knowledgeable engineer and not an automated machine. We have no call out charge and all our quotes are clearly written so that there are no hidden extras or nasty surprises. Our engineers are reliable and punctual and all our work is guaranteed. We have a quick response time and we always provide long-term solutions over quick fixes.

Having a fleet of reliable tradespeople all under one roof helps keep us one step ahead of the competition too. I’ve spent a lot of time listening to feed-back from my customers and know that having all the tradespeople you need to keep your home running smoothly in one place, and all with the same high standards as me really makes us stand out.

So what does separate the average company from the leading one? Call Bates today on 020 8924 3558 and see the difference for yourself.