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If you have an older boiler and heating system you may ask: Does my central heating system need power flushing?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A power flush of your central heating can make your boiler work more efficiently, heating your home for less money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A central heating system which has been treated by a power flushing engineer can save up to 15% on energy costs than a system which has not been treated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For an average heating bill of \u00a3800, you could save \u00a3120 each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Power Flushing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Power flushing uses a chemical solution to flush our dirt and debris from your heating system. A power flush will remove the build up of sludge, rust and debris from inside your pipes that can make your radiators perform poorly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Radiator central heating<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Once your central heating has been cleaned by a power flush, it will work more efficiently saving you money and avoid costly repairs caused by blockages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over time, your boiler, radiators and heating plumbing accumulates dirt, debris, rust and silt. This build up of sludge can create blockages, cold radiators and less efficient boiler performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why should I invest in a power flushing of my heating system?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Power flushing your central heating system will offer your home an improved circulation of heat produced, a quicker hot water warming time, improvement in efficiency and a warmer home for less energy costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a power flushing service in your home will also reduce noise from your boiler and radiators whilst reducing emissions which are harmful to the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I know if my central heating requires power flushing?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you notice any of the following symptoms within your heating system, you should ask a qualified plumbing engineer to investigate your system to find out if you require a power flushing service:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • There is a reduction in the heat output produced<\/li>
  • Radiators require regular bleeding<\/li>
  • You find cold patches on the radiators<\/li>
  • You experience sluggish circulation<\/li>
  • Your pump repeatedly fails<\/li>
  • Noises come from the boiler<\/li>
  • You notice a gassy smell when bleeding your radiators<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    What causes my heating to require a power flushing?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Within your heating system, a dark sludge called magnetite can build up over time. This may be due to any of the following causes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • The original installation not being completed with adequate cleaning<\/li>
    • A build up of oxygen and bacteria within the system<\/li>
    • Bad system design<\/li>
    • An inhibitor not being replenished following a system draining<\/li>
    • Different metals reacting within the heating system<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      What happens during a power flushing?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Using a specialist equipment, a qualified heating engineer will use a low pressure, high velocity pumping machine to flush out the heating system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      A heating engineer will use a combination of cleansing chemicals with magnetic filtration technology to break up the debris, scale and sludge so that it can easily be flushed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Once the whole system has been flushed, it is refilled with clean water and a chemical inhibitor is added to keep the problem from returning in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For an average sized home with approximately ten radiators, power flushing the system should take less than a working day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Two common questions for homeowners are: What is a Power Flush? and How does a power flush benefit my central heating?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      We hope that this article has answered the question: Does my central heating system need power flushing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Sometimes power flushing alone is not enough. If your boiler is older than 10 years, it may require replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n