Powerflushing
A Powerflush is a cleansing process for your boiler which removes any dirt, sludge, rust and debris that may have accumulated within your system over time. If these substances are left in your heating system, they could eventually lead to a breakdown.
Key Benefits
- Enhanced energy-efficiency
- Improved system reliability
- Potentially lower energy bills
- Reduced likeliness of boiler breakdown
- Radiators can warm up quicker
- Better quality of heating and hot water
- Reduced noise from boiler and radiators.
What is the process?
Using a specialised machine, a chemical is circulated through your radiators, pipes and boiler at a high pressure. This flushes out any potentially inhibiting deposits and allows water to flow freely throughout.
How long does it take?
It typically depends on your system’s size and condition. Usually, a Powerflush can take up to around 8 hours to perform, however on particularly complicated systems, it could take up to 2 days.
Do I need one?
Powerflushing is required when the system is heavily contaminated. If you’re getting a new boiler installed, the building regulations recommend that a suitable cleanse is carried out prior to the installation. This helps to prevent your new system from being contaminated and inhibited by the sludge and debris that was present in your old one.