As we head into December and temperatures continue to drop, reliable heating isn’t just about comfort - it’s about keeping workplaces safe, efficient, and operational. For businesses using gas-fired radiant tube heaters or warm air systems, proactive maintenance is one of the most important investments you can make this winter.

Most manufacturers recommend annual servicing to ensure heating equipment runs safely and efficiently. Routine maintenance helps to:

• Prevent unexpected breakdowns
• Reduce costly downtime
• Improve system efficiency
• Avoid unnecessary energy waste
• Extend equipment lifespan

At ABS, we provide Annual Maintenance Contracts designed to keep commercial heating systems running smoothly and compliantly throughout the year. For businesses with larger or specialist requirements, our Service After Sales Manager, Gary, also offers fully tailored servicing packages, including flexible 3- and 5-year plans built around your operational needs.

🔧 Why Gas Flexibles Are So Important

One of the most commonly overlooked, yet critical, components in gas-fired heating systems is the gas flexible hose. These must be replaced at set intervals for safety and compliance:

• Natural gas systems → Replace every 10 years from date of manufacture
• LPG systems → Replace every 5 years

Staying on top of gas flexible replacement significantly reduces risk, ensures compliance with safety standards, and prevents small issues becoming costly repairs or system shutdowns during peak heating demand.

🔥 How Radiant Tube Heating Works

Radiant tube heaters operate much like the sun. Rather than warming the air, they produce infrared heat that directly warms:

• People
• Equipment
• Floors and surfaces

These warmed surfaces then naturally radiate heat back into the workspace - creating consistent comfort while avoiding energy loss through air movement or high ceilings.

Mounted at high level, radiant tubes take up no valuable floor space and can be zoned to heat only the areas that need it most - making them ideal for large commercial and industrial environments where efficiency matters.

🌬️ How Warm Air Heating Systems Work

Warm air heating systems heat the atmosphere within a building either:

• Directly, or
• Indirectly, depending on the installation design.

As warm air naturally rises, buildings can experience heat stratification - where warm air collects near the ceiling. To combat this, stratification fans are used to circulate heat back down to ground level, ensuring even temperature distribution throughout the workspace.

When correctly installed and maintained, warm air systems provide reliable, energy-efficient heating for a wide range of commercial spaces.

✅ Why Regular Maintenance Is Non-Negotiable

Heating maintenance isn’t just about ticking boxes - it’s about protecting your business.

Routine servicing:

• Maintains safe system operation
• Keeps energy consumption under control
• Reduces unexpected callouts and downtime
• Protects warranties and compliance
• Extends equipment life

At ABS, our focus is helping businesses stay warm without disruption. From annual servicing contracts to compliance checks and gas flexible replacements, our tailored maintenance solutions ensure your heating systems perform when you need them most - especially in the coldest months of the year.

📞 Need Support This Winter?

Whether you run radiant tube systems, warm air heating, or a mix of both, our nationwide engineering team is ready to help keep your workspace warm, safe, and efficient this winter.

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