Power & System Flushing

Over time sludge, dirt and debris can build up in your central heating system and cause problems. While you might be tempted to get a new boiler, this isn’t always necessary and sometimes a system or power flush can get your boiler working properly again.

Power and system flushing for central heating systems from Heatsave Services, Stockport.

What is a power flush?

A power flush is a deep clean of your central heating system that removes built up sludge, dirt and debris in radiators and pipework. The process involves using a special machine to pump cleaning chemicals around your heating system helping to remove the unwanted material.

The high velocity, low pressure jets of water flush out the pipes and restore your central heating system to peak performance, and allow us to change the direction of flow to achieve maximum results.

All of our power flushes incorporate a magnetic filtration to capture the build of sludge inside the system.

A power flush is typically recommended every 5-6 years.

What is a system flush?

While both a system flush and power flush are designed to clean your central heating system, there are key differences between the two.

A Magnacleanse system flush is used in conjunction with a heat source such as a gas boiler and uses its pump to circulate chemicals around the system removing debris. A system flush puts less pressure on your heating system so it’s suitable for less severe cases of debris build up and regular maintenance.

A system flush is an extremely effective solution for removing sludge, dirt and debris and you can provide ongoing protection by installing a MagnaClean filter. A MagnaCleanse system flush captures magnetite, a mineral build up of iron ore, using powerful magnets. The transparent hose used in the flush allows you to see when the magnetite is removed and when the water is clear.

When is a flush required?

The signs that your system is in need of flushing include:

Cold spots around the house due to cold patches on your radiators
Radiators that need to be bled more often
Inadequate heat coming from radiators
Radiators taking a long time to get hot
A noisy boiler or radiators when the system is running
Radiator leaks
Dirty water coming from radiators.

If you’re having a new boiler installed, we would always recommend a power flush as sludge and debris can hang around in old pipework and cause contamination.

There are many factors that feed into which flush is best for your heating system, including its style and age, and we’ll recommend the best option for you.

How long a flush takes and how much it costs depends on a number of factors including how old your system is, how many radiators you have and how much debris is in your system.

Contact Heatsave Services today for a power flush or system flush quote

Call us on 07551 640221

What our customers say

Used George several times now. Rings when he says he will, turns up at the agreed time, does a good job, clears up the mess and charges what is agreed…Going to give plumbers a good reputation at this rate!

Carl, Stockport

1/6

I think I’ve found a new gas engineer! George was very communicative and actually turned up when he said he would. He provided a fantastic service and was priced well. Would highly recommend.

Andrew, Stockport

2/6

Excellent service from George. Fixed my boiler 8am the morning after calling him the evening before. Prompt, efficient, knowledgeable and good value for money. Highly recommended.

Danny, South Manchester

3/6

George came out to do a boiler service for us. Turned up when he said he would, did the job with no fuss and was polite and courteous throughout. Also gave some good advice on a future project so I would definitely use him again and highly recommend him to others.

Jon, Stockport

4/6

We had an issue with our boiler, George fixed the issue efficiently and effectively. He was highly professional, punctual, very knowledgeable and fixed the issue straight away. Good price for his services!

Hannah, Cheshire

5/6

We used George when our previous gas engineer let us down and cannot recommend him highly enough. First of all he managed to fit us in at late notice. Then he came early, which is almost unheard of, and then serviced and cleaned our gas fire so that it’s working much more efficiently than it had been.

Alan, Stockport

6/6