What is a Power Flush and the Benefits of Having One Done

We all need some comfort in our homes and one of the things that ensures we have the correct temps is the central heating system. Taking care of your central heating system is a great way of utilising energy and controlling the heating bill.

What is a Power Flush?

Just like all other household appliances, our heating systems start to lose optimal efficiency with regular use. They begin to gather contaminants such as rust, scale, sludge, and other debris. A power flush removes all the dirt and unwanted contaminants from your pipes, radiators, and boilers. This greatly reduces the risk of having to deal with leaks and breakdowns. A power flush also ensures that you’re in compliance with UK building regulations that require non-domestic and domestic set-ups have properly maintained central heating.

As we, head towards the winter months, it’s crucial to have a reliable source of hot water and heat. This is why getting a power flush through

your system is vital.Get a free quote for Power flushing your radiators in London, by calling us on 0203-504-3454.

The Benefits of a Power Flush

Other than the removal of sludge and other debris, a power flush has other benefits. Here are some of them:

Lower household bills:

When your central heating is clogged up, it will have to work that much harder to provide the heat you need. Once you get the power flush on your system, you get better heating even on lower settings which means you save more money.

Extends the lifespan of your boiler: Unwanted material such as metal oxide can, and will damage your boiler and parts of it such as the heat exchanger. Depending on the type of boiler you have, replacing the heat exchanger will cost you between €500-€700 since it’s the main part of your boiler.

Even distribution of heat

throughout your premises: When boilers are untreated, they accumulate debris such as scale, rust, and sludge deposits. These contaminants restrict water flow and prevent heat from getting to all parts of the systems. This means, much of the heat is lost and you may have to turn up the system to compensate for the lost heat.

Peace of mind:

Few things are as upsetting as a boiler that breaks down when you especially need it. Power flushing your boiler ensures you have the peace of mind knowing that you have an efficient and effective boiler by your side.

Keeps your radiators healthy:

Build up of metal oxides can cause pin holing. This results in pressure and heat loss and leaks. In the end, you will need to buy a new radiator.

To sum it all up, getting a power flush ensures you have an efficient boiler, save money, and have peace of mind knowing you’ve done all you could have to keep your home comfortable.

Signs You Need a Power Flush

You won’t always be able to physically see whether the sludge building up in your heating system is causing problems. There are many signs to look out for to evaluate if your system has build-up and whether you may need a power flush. Looking out for signs you need a power flush is an excellent way to stay on top of your game. If you experience any of the issues we list below, you may need to get a power flush.

– Your boiler regularly breaks down

– Your heating system takes too long to heat up

– Radiators are blocked

– Presence of dirty radiator water

– Boiler is too noisy

– The boiler switches itself off and on

– There’s a cold spot on the bottom of the radiator

– Pipes are hot but the radiator stays war

– You have to bleed your radiator too often

The problems above are usually caused by the build up of sludge that has formed in your central heating system.

A power flush includes using a chemical solution to clean your central heating system and removing debris from pipe. This process prevents unlikely blockages that may lead to inefficiency in your central heating. Once the dirt and blockages are out of the system, the lifespan of your central heating system goes up.

AOS Boilers will help you improve the performance of your central heating and save money. We have a team of professional and highly skilled engineers that are highly experienced in carrying out a power flush.

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