Power Flush

What is a power flush and why do central heating systems need power flushing?

As the one of the top Gas Boiler fitting specialists in York, we have completed more than our fair share of power flushes to Central Heating systems for York residents and businesses in York and throughout the York area.

A power flush is simply a process that gives your central heating system a thorough internal clean and usually improves the central heating system's performance; which can lead to lower gas bills.

Power flushing your Central Heating system can also extend the lifespan of your boiler and under Part L of the building regulations, your system must be power flushed when an old central heating boiler is being replaced by a new boiler.

How does Power Flushing Work?

Because the water in a central heating system is always pumped in the same direction, iron filings, sludge, oil and grease build up within each radiator in your system. This has a detrimental effect on the efficiency of both your radiators and your boiler - in fact - your whole central heating system, reducing it's life expectancy. When a system is professionally power flushed, the system is flushed in different directions, agitating the sludge and debris, so the system can be drained of the deposits. When flushing a system, special chemicals are used to ensure the breakdown of the sludge inside the system, prior to the deposits being removed.

It can sometimes be the case that power flushing a central heating system can expose minor issues with the system, such as tiny leaks from joints or pin-holes in the radiator, caused by corrosion; the leaks previously being clogged by sludge and debris inside the radiator. Unless the central heating system is very old, these issues rarely raise their head, but it's something to consider if you are going to have your gas heating system power flushed, as such leaks can lead to additional unforeseen costs.

Once a gas central heating system has undergone a professional power flush, chemicals are added to the water in the system to prevent further corrosion and to ensure your system runs more efficiently.

If you live in the York area and your Central Heating system is not performing as it should, call us now on 01904 557651 to see if you need your gas heating system power-flushed!