Power Flushing your Heating System FAQ
Wednesday, March 5th, 2014
Over time, all manner of dirt, grime and other kinds of unwanted blockages can accumulate within the piping of your home’s heating system. A Power Flushing Service is a very efficient way of cleaning such undesirable elements out your central heating system. Using a specially designed Power Flush device, an experienced DeWAR Plumber pumps a combination of water and cleansing chemicals which pass through your heating system’s pipe work, loosening and removing the aforementioned unwanted debris, leaving your system free to operate at its full capacity.
What Signs Show that a Heating System Needs a Power Flushing Service?
There are quite a few clues which suggest when a central heating system is in need of a Power Flush Service. Fortunately, they are handy enough to spot. Keep an eye out for these symptoms:
- Does it take longer for your home to warm up when you turn on the radiators than it has in the past?
- Do you hear peculiar sounds coming from your central heating system’s piping (creaking, popping, clicking etc.)?
- Can loud banging noises be heard from the boiler that is connected to your central heating system?
- Is said boiler prone to turning itself off seemingly at random?
- Are sections of any of your radiators consistently cold despite the heating being turned up to its full output?
- Have you ever noticed dirty water (grey/brown) leaking from any of your radiators or the piping connected to them?
- Do your taps produce hot water inconsistently?
If you have noticed any of these signs then there is good reason to suspect that your home’s central heating system could make use a Power Flush Service. Arranging to have a professional plumber come out and perform a Power Flush Service is advisable as it will help prevent larger problems from arising in the future.
How Long does a Power Flush Service take?
The exact length of time needed to perform a Power Flush Service depends on certain factors such as the number of radiators that you have in your property as well as how badly blocked your central heating system’s piping actually is. A typical Power Flush Service in your standard home with little or no complications generally only takes between four and five hours from start to finish. However, when allocating a time frame for your Power Flush Service you should ideally put aside a whole day. This covers you in case anything unforeseen happens and the job turns out to be more complicated than initially anticipated.
Is a Power Flush Service a Messy Operation?
At DeWAR Plumbers we understand that keeping your home tidy while carrying out our services is of the utmost importance. To that end, we make it our business to carry out our Power Flush Services as efficiently and with as little collateral mess as possible. We take all the necessary precautions to ensure that all radiators and piping are drained out thoroughly, with all waste matter collected appropriately so no mess is created via expelled water and dirt.
What are the Main Advantages of a Power Flush Service?
There are a great many good reasons to have your central heating system power flushed. These are the main ones:
- Your radiators will be able to warm up your house faster.
- Your radiators will heat up more evenly and consistently (ie: There will be no cold spots on the radiators and, subsequently, in your home).
- Your home’s central heating system will operate in a much more energy efficient manner, saving fuel, energy and money. This is good for both the environment and your finances.
- Taps, shower heads and other home appliances will provide a much better and more consistent quality of hat water.
- The longevity of your home’s heating system will be extended along with a greatly reduced risk of radiator breakdown which would result in expensive and lengthy repair works.
How Often Should a Home Central Heating System be Power Flushed?
While there is no absolute time frame on when a Power Flushing Service should be carried out as every central heating system is different, the general consensus is that a home heating system should be Power Flushed every four to five years to ensure that its radiators run at their optimum levels of efficiency. In some cases, a Power Flushing Service may be required more often – see the signs listed earlier in this article for a better indication.
Is a Power Flush Service Needed for New Radiators and Boilers?
Generally speaking, yes. Usually when having new radiators and / or boilers installed the appliances themselves tend to be in impeccable working order. However, the same cannot always be said for the pipes which are being attached to them. If said pipes are old or have been running a lot prior to the installation of the new appliances, they could well have accumulated all manner of limescale, grime and other undesirable elements. If that is the case, then connecting them to your brand new appliances can only lead to them suffering from blockages long before their time.
It is strongly recommended that a Power Flush service be carried out on your home’s central heating system’ pipes before you install any new radiators or boilers. A Power Flushing Service is much simpler when radiators and boilers are not involved, so it will save you time and hassle by doing carrying one out before you install said appliances. It also allows the new appliances to work at their highest levels of efficiency straight away and for a very long time to come.
If you feel that your home’s central heating system would benefit from having a power flush service carried out you should give DeWAR Plumbers a call and organise one. Our number, 01 514 3300, is free to call and we can be contacted via email as well.
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