JD Mounsey – Power Flush Services
It’s important to start with explaining what a power flush is. A power flush is a cleansing
process which aims to remove deposits of sludge, rust and any other debris from your
central heating system. If left, these contaminants can seriously affect the efficiency of a
heating system and in severe cases, a power flush is the only option available.
So how does a power flush work? Power flush equipment connects to your central heating
and cleans the whole system without having to take off all the radiators. Power flush
cleaner is added to the system water and starts to loosen the rust. The heating is turned on
and radiator surfaces are checked for cold spots. Flushing water through individual radiators
and vibrating cold spots allows the sludge to rapidly loosen.
The sludge flows from the radiator and is collected. Radiators and pipe work are flushed
until water samples are clean and pH neutral. Inhibitor fluid is added at the end of the
process to help prevent future build-up of contamination.
What are the signs that you might need a power flush?
• Slow warming of the heating system
• Cold spots or radiators that don’t fully heat up
• Excessive noise from your boiler or the heating system pump
• Certain radiators not working at all
• Leaking or faulty radiators
• Boiler cuts out regularly requiring reset
• Sludge in feed and expansion tank
• Discoloured water when you bleed the radiators
It is suggested that the power flush process is carried out if you plan to connect a new
boiler replacement to an old heating system. This is because most new boilers are condensing boilers and any contaminants already present in the heating system can rapidly damage the internal pipe work of the new boiler.
Power flushing is the fastest and most effective way to flush a heating system – it
is achieved with minimal disruption and dismantling. If you fail to look after your
central heating system by having a power flush regularly, there is an increased chance of
your boiler, radiators and pipes breaking down. Power flushing can greatly extend the life of
your system.
You can book or find out more about our Power Flush services by calling us on 01729 825
677.