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As busy gas safe registered heating engineers, we know only too well how poor performance and many break downs are caused by a build up of sludge, scale, sediment and corrosion in the pipes and radiators that make up a heating system.
That’s why we have long advocated – and become experts at – using a procedure called power flushing, which involves using specialised equipment to pump water and cleaners at high velocity through a heating system. The flush works by dislodging any debris and detritus that has formed and purging it from the pipes, radiators and, most importantly, circulation pumps that have stopped rotating due to blocked impellers.
We believe that any heating system will benefit from a power flush, because even relatively new systems can suffer reduced efficiency due to sediment build up.
We recommend that you should have your heating system power flushed at least every ten years.
If you have neglected your system for some time, and not kept up with regular maintenance, you will start to notice signs of deterioration and inefficiency that a power flush could fix. It’s also a good idea to have an old central heating system flushed out when you have a new boiler installed to get things off to a clean start.
If you think your central heating needs a deep clean anywhere in Bristol or the surrounding area, call in our professionals to get the job done.
Here’s our engineer’s explanation of how power flushing is performed:
Power flushing improves the performance of your boiler and central heating system, increases fuel efficiency (thereby reducing energy bills) and will extend the life of your radiators and boiler. It helps prevent, but can’t necessarily fix, mechanical faults.
Came to conduct a power flush on central heating, called in advance to discuss the enquiry to ensure it was the correct course of action, prompt booking, good quality work, great tips on post work maintenance.
Jimmy Green
Dave came to do a powerflush at our house however the customer service began before that as he called to discuss the initial enquiry to make sure what I was asking for was the correct solution to the problem. Quick responses to enquiries and prompt booking. When he came round he was very considerate given the current COVID guidelines. Very knowledgeable, good at explaining the work required and helpful giving tips on post work maintenance.
Customer in North Somerset
To prepare for winter I wanted a power flush to a central heating system well over 30 years old, upgraded with a new boiler and thermostatic valves 10 years ago, but now known to be sludged up. In fact we found the system was on its last legs. David flushed the system and each individual radiator, working methodically to deal with various problems which showed up: un-sticking radiator valves and replacing a faulty one, clearing blockages, soldering a new radiator joint, replacing isolating valves which didn’t work properly, getting a three port valve to work again and replacing a failing pump, as well as contacting the boiler manufacturer because despite annual servicing by British Gas it appeared to have overheated. Unusually high amounts of sludge and scale were removed. Six months on, the system remains fault free, the radiators have no cold spots, the pump is quieter, and the boiler provides the same heat on lower settings. A bigger job than either of us expected, but well worth it.
Customer in North Somerset
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