What is central heating Powerflush
A Powerflush is a cleansing process for your boiler which removes any dirt, sludge, rust and debris that may have accumulated within your system over time. If these substances are left in your heating system, they could cause blockages or corrosion and ultimately reduce the efficiency of your boiler – they could even eventually lead to a breakdown.
Signs your system needs a Powerflush
There are a number of signs that could help you determine whether your system needs a Powerflush. These include:
- Cold spots on your radiators, particularly at the bottom
- The radiators require constant bleeding
- Noisy radiators and boiler
- Radiator leaks
- Frequent breakdowns
- Boiler constantly needs to be restarted
- Central heating takes a long time to heat up
- Some radiators struggle to heat up more than others
- Discoloured water when radiators are bled
- Cold radiators but hot pipes
What happens during a Powerflush and how long could it take?
Using a specialised machine, a chemical is circulated through your radiators, pipes and boiler at a high pressure. This flushes out any potentially inhibiting deposits and thus allows water to flow freely throughout your system.
The length of time needed for a Powerflush typically depends on your system’s size and condition. Usually, a Powerflush can take up to around 3-6 hours to perform, however on particularly complicated systems, it could take up to 1.5 days.
We are using thermal camera to check the radiators before and after Powerflush to make sure the radiators are clean.
What are the benefits of getting a Powerflush?
There are plenty of benefits of getting a Powerflush. These include:
- Enhanced energy-efficiency
- Improved system reliability
- Potentially lower energy bills*
- Reduced likeliness of boiler breakdown
- Could increase system lifespan
- Radiators can warm up quicker
- Better quality of heating and hot water
- Reduced noise from boiler and radiators
How much does a Powerflush cost?
Prices for a central heating Powerflush can vary depending on the size of your heating system and the complexity of the job. Generally, the price is calculated:
1-5 radiators – £280.00 + £65.00 for Powerflush chemicals, then each additional radiator £20.00
Example your 3 bedroom property has got 7 radiators the Powerflushing will cost £385.00
This may seem like a costly expense,however there are potential savings to be made due to enhanced system efficiency and this measure could help to prevent an expensive breakdown in the future.
