What Does a Power Flush Involve?

What is a power flush?

 A power flush is a professional cleansing process designed to remove sludge, rust and other debris that accumilates in a central heating system over time. This build up can hinder the system's efficiency, causing radiators to take longer to heat up, reducing overall warmth in your home, and potentially leading to boiler damage.

why might i need one?

There are several indicators that can lead to our engineers advising the need for a power flush, these include;

- Cold Spots on Radiators - If you notice cold spots on your radiators, particularly at the base of the radiator then this could be an indicator of debris accumilation or a blockage hindering the smooth operation of the boiler.

- Boiler Noises - certain noises including banging and gurgling from your boiler or pipework could on occassion be an indicator of sludge build up that might require a power flush. There are of course other reasons for these noises so be sure to speak to one of our trained engineers to see if a power flush is the right solution to your problem.

- Slow Heating - If your home takes longer to heat up than usual it is possible that sludge build up in the central heating system may be responsible. 

- Frequent Breakdowns - Regular breakdowns may be a result of increased strain on your boiler due to restricted water flow.

- Following an installation of a new boiler - some manufacturers, in order to validate their warranty or guarantee, require a water quality test on the boiler during the commissioning process. There are occasssions where if the water quality is not suitable you could damage your new boiler so may require a power flush in order to clean the system. We will always advise when quoting a new boiler that a magnetic filter is installed on your system (indeed for many manufacturers is is a prerequisite for the warranty/guarantee) - this coupled with the hot flush we carry out on every install is more than enough for most systems.

what does the process involve?