Over the years heating systems can get filled up with sludge made up from iron filings and debris from inside of the radiators. When this starts to build up in your central heating system, it’s time for a professional and qualified plumber to carry out a power flush. A maintenance activity that has many benefits, it removes the sludge to prevent boiler breakdowns and increases heating efficiency.
It involves circulating high-strength cleansing chemicals and high pressured water to get rid of the sludge that builds up over time from the reaction of air, water, lime scale and the metal pipes in the system. If left over time, this could result in issues such as cold spots on radiators or your heat exchanger not working as well as it should be. Plus no one wants to have dirty water in their system, radiators and boilers that don’t warm up your home effectively.
Calling on an established plumber who can tell when a heating system needs a power flush will give you peace of mind for the future.
Benefits of Power Flushing
There are several advantages for a skilled plumber to power flush your heating which can help to reduce further issues.
1. Extends the lifespan of your system
Over time metal pipes and radiators can corrode which can cause the build-up of sludge. It’s important to flush your heating system and remove the sludge as it can increase its length of operation by 10 years. Also, by dosing the heating system with inhibitor following the power flush can prevent sludge from reforming.
2. Greater heating efficiency
As sludge slows down the circulating hot water to reach radiators a great deal, a power flush ensures that it will work more efficiently and effectively whilst using less energy. In fact, efficiency can increase by 40% in total which not only improves how well the system is working but also means that you’re being kinder to the environment.
3. Reduced energy costs
With more efficiency in your central heating system, this also means that energy bills will go down as the radiator will heat up quicker and therefore your house will warm up faster too by using less energy. We all want to reduce the costs of our household outgoings, and power flushing is a great way to achieve this.
4. Long-Lasting Results
Power flushing is a powerful and invasive process which thoroughly cleans out the heating system and radiators. Once you’ve had a power flush carried out by a professional plumber, you won’t need another. After power flushing a system, we install a magnetic filter which collects any little bits left in the system and stops the system blocking up again.
Conclusion
When your radiators are cold at the bottom, or you’re receiving a limited amount of hot water or none at all, sludge could be the issue and needs to be seen sooner rather than later. A sign that your central heating has a reduction in efficiency is also a major flag to watch out for. Acting as a sludge breaker, power flushing breaks down the sludge and essentially flushes it away for a clean and clear heating system and reduces future blockages.
Extending the lifespan of the system, reducing any disruptive sounds for a quieter operation and enhancing heat distribution are all contributing factors to why power flushing can be a great solution. A power flushing service by plumbers such as Kerry Maintenance ensures that the procedure is being done in a professional way that won’t damage the system. Plus they can answer any queries you may have and provide guidance on other plumbing issues in the home.
