While most homeowners spend in looking after their boiler or other heating appliances, so that their radiators are frequently ignored. A power flushing work performed by a trained heating technician will aid to keep your heating unit in good working condition and enhance its performance. With regular use and over the period, your radiators start to jam up with offensive mud and pieces of garbage which can create a complete set of problems. This power flush will be better to clean the entire heating system and enable clean water to flow more efficiently throughout your heating unit and you will receive the best potential result from your heating system.
What is power flushing?
Power flush is a process or method of cleaning and removing the corrosion, mud and rubble that collect in your heating unit. Because all dirt and blockages will be removed from the pipework, it helps you enhance the longevity of your central heating system as well as ensures that you will get the efficient heat during the cold weather.
Does my central heating system need a power flush?
The sludge is not the only thing which can cause problems in your central heating system, but there are some more aspects which can create troubles such as leaking pipework, cold points in your radiators, or boiler breakdown, and the solution is only power flushing. However contaminated water could be the biggest cause of boiler breakdowns.
Common signs to look for include:
- Your central heating pump or boiler is making extreme noise
- Noticing the slow heating performance of radiators
- Some of the radiators striving to heat up higher than others
- Stained water or no water emerges
The above signs are the reasons you should power flush your central heating system. Apart from the above signs, if you are installing a brand-new boiler to your old heating system, it is recommended to power flush your heating system before, because damaged internal pipework can cause boiler breakdown problem in your central heating.
How does power flushing work and how long does it take?
As we have mentioned, it is the fastest and the most powerful way to eliminate residue from your central heating system, you can determine that it will help your central heating system to work more efficiently. This process is performed by connecting directly to your heating unit. Depending on the type of boiler, the power flush pump is connected to the transmission pump. The power flushing work will involve the use of a strong blend of chemicals with water which will be applied through the pipework. Once all the sludge, rust, and limescale will be removed from the system, your technician will apply a force sanitary water within the tubes which will exclude all the contaminated water from the heating system.
