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What Is a Powerflush and Why Does Your Heating System Need One?
You may have come across the term Powerflush, but what exactly does it entail, and why is it essential for your central heating system?
A Powerflush is a specialist cleaning process performed by certified plumbing and heating engineers to improve the efficiency, performance, and lifespan of your radiators and boiler. Over time, central heating systems accumulate sludge, rust, and other debris, which can hinder water circulation, reduce heat output, and increase the risk of costly breakdowns. If left untreated, this build-up can lead to cold spots on radiators, noisy boilers, higher energy bills, and even system failures.
By carrying out a Powerflush, professionals use powerful chemicals and specialised equipment to flush out the accumulated sludge and corrosion, restoring optimal circulation and efficiency to your heating system. This process not only enhances the overall performance of your boiler and radiators but also helps to prevent future issues, ensuring your home remains warm and energy-efficient.
What is a power flush?
A Powerflush is a method of restoring heating performance to an old heating system, by connecting a reservoir pump into the heating circuit and pumping water at high velocity around the system to break down any limescale & sludge deposits, then pumping the deposits out of the system to a drain, until the system water runs relatively clear.
By doing this, any debris and contamination in your radiators will be flushed out and cleared from your central heating system, restoring it to a higher level of performance.
Signs you may need a Powerflush
There are a few common signs that indicate powerflushing is needed and these include:
- Cold spots on the radiators or radiators that don’t heat up at all.
- Discoloured water when you bleed the radiators or in severe cases when you run the tap.
- Excessive noise from the boiler unit or the circulation pump.
- Poor or non-existent hot water even when the system has been running for a while.
These problems on their own may be able to be rectified without power flushing, however, if you notice more than one sign then it is worth considering a power flush.
The benefits of Powerflushing to your system:
- Improves efficiency and lowers energy bills – with less strain on your central heating system you will use less energy to get your radiators up to temperature, and are more likely to save on expensive repairs in the future
- No more radiator cold spots – relish in that warm, toasty feeling with evenly heated radiators
- Quicker heat up times – as the hot water won’t have to battle with sludge and debris, it will flow much quicker and your home will warm faster as a result
- Remove contaminants – your radiators and central heating system will run much more smoothly
- Extend central heating lifespan – breathe some new life into older radiators and have them working almost like new!
- Cure boiler noises and noisy pipes – your pipes will no longer moan and groan under the pressure of getting hot water around a sludge filled system
- By Powerflushing now you could save hundreds on expensive boiler repairs further in the future when your boiler cannot cope under the strain of a clogged central heating system. Plan today & protect tomorrow!
The result of power flushing is that the boiler and the rest of the central heating system become more efficient. This occurs because there is better circulation through the pipe work and the radiators and in turn the boiler doesn’t have to work as hard to warm the house and water. Therefore the overall result is that you save money on your gas bills.
Package 1
Mini-
Up to 8 Radiators
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Full Power Flush
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2yr Warranty
Package 2
Standard-
Up to 12 Radiators
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Full Power Flush
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2yr Warranty
Package 3
Standard + Aftercare-
Full Power Flush
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Filters and inhibitors
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5yr warranty