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MagnaClean Filter Installation to a Heating System

MagnaClean Filter Installation – Having a fully functional home central heating system with all of the latest technologies including high efficiency radiators, a condensing oil/gas boiler and state of the art heating controls is the key to running an energy efficient, cost effective and environmentally sound household. However, like all elements of any home heating system, these high tech components must be taken care of with the appropriate maintenance measures in order to guarantee that they orate at their peak levels of performance.

One thing which few people take into consideration when looking after their home central heating system is the build up of black iron oxide (a very specific form of rust commonly associated with heating systems). This is a natural process which, over time, will reduce the efficiency of a heating system. Very few heating systems are immune to its effects. What happens is, as a result of corrosion within your radiators and heating system related piping, small metal particles merge to form a nasty and thick black sludge clogging up the system. In some extreme cases, where the issue has been ignored for a significant length of time, black iron oxide build ups can lead to radiators and boilers becoming so clogged up that they become unusable (ie: gas/oil boiler breakdown).

MagnaClean Filter Installation

Having a MagnaClean Filter installed is one effective means of ensuring that black iron oxide does not take hold of your home’s central heating system. Such a filter can be installed as an upgrade to an existing central heating system or incorporated into a new one as it is being installed. It is generally considered best practice to install the MagnaClean Filter between the last radiator in your heating system and the return point of your oil/gas boiler. This minimises how much black iron oxide can enter your boiler, prolonging its lifespan and maintaining its efficiency.

Specifically designed to remove built up iron oxide from a central heating system, a MagnaClean Filter is an electrically magnetised unit which is capable of removing the vast majority, if not all, of the iron oxide, found in radiators and oil/gas boilers. This leaves your central heating system running smoothly and efficiently, allowing it to operate at its optimum levels of fuel and heating efficiency which saves you money on your home heating bills in the long run. Having a MagnaClean Filter installed has been calculated to generate an annual saving of 6% off the cost of a home’s central heating bills.

The best time to install a MagnaClean Filter is directly after you have had a Power Flush Service carried out. Power flushing loosens up and expels dirt and sludge from your radiators, cleaning out your central heating system. The MagnaClean Filter then finishes the job by removing any leftover black iron oxide, leaving your heating system running at its maximum levels of fuel and energy efficiency.

The presence of a working MagnaClean Filter will also negate the need for having more Power Flush services carried out in the future which will help you save a lot of money in the long run.

A professional plumber will be able to install a MagnaClean Filter quickly and easily once they have completed a Power Flush Service. Remember though, a MagnaClean Filter installation does not come as standard with a Power Flush Service so be sure to inform your plumber that you are looking for one when you are booking your Power Flush Service.

Much like your home’s oil or gas boiler, a MagnaClean filter should be serviced once a year to ensure that it is working at its highest levels of efficiency. Be sure to mention that you have a MagnaClean Filter installed to your heating system when you are having your gas or oil boiler serviced so that you can have both done in the same visit.

If you are looking to have either a Power Flush Service or a MagnaClean Filter Installation (or both) carried out then feel free to call DeWAR Plumbers on our phone number 01 514 3300 or send us an email.

Power Flushing your Heating System FAQ

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.