Central Heating Servicing in Guildford and the Surrounding Areas | What is Power Flushing?

Over time, substances like sludge, limescale and rust can build up inside your pipes and radiators. This makes it harder for hot water to flow throughout the system and, in severe cases, even leads to blockages. Not only will this reduce the efficiency of your central heating system, but it can also result in leaks or a boiler breakdown. Did you know that almost 9 out of 10 boiler breakdowns in the UK occur as a result of dirty water in the system?

 

In addition to performing central heating servicing for domestic customers in Guildford and the wider Surrey area, we also offer a power flushing service to keep your system functioning at its best for longer.

 

During a power flush, we use a chemical solution along with specialist equipment to cleanse central heating systems. This process flushes all of the sludge and debris out of your pipes and radiators, clearing blockages and restoring efficiency to your system.

This can help to extend the lifespan of your central heating system, radiators and even your boiler.

 

Do You Need Power Flushing?

 

Even if you get regular central heating servicing, most companies recommend using this technique to cleanse central heating systems every 5-6 years. This helps to help keep your boiler working at optimal efficiency. However, there are many tell-tale signs that indicate the system at your property in Guildford, or the surrounding areas, may require a power flush.

 

Some of these include:

 

• Loud or strange noises coming from your boiler or radiators
• Delayed heating, even when the boiler is working
• Leaking pipes around your radiators
• Discoloured water or no escaping water when you bleed the radiator
• Cold spots in the middle or bottom of your radiators
• Some radiators at your Guildford home don’t get as warm as others
• Cloudy water when you run the tap

 

Just as with central heating servicing, at CSR Gas & Plumbing Services, we recommend that you only allow qualified professionals like us to undertake a power flush on your system. We have the necessary training to safely and responsibly handle the specialist equipment and chemicals required to perform such a task.

 

How Long Will a Power Flush Take?

 

Depending on the size of your property in Guildford or the surrounding areas, most power flushes take less than a day to complete. Typically, the average 3-bedroom house needs roughly 5 hours, if it has a vented system. However, larger properties or those with highly clogged pipes and radiators may require longer. Power flushing is quicker for sealed systems or combi boilers, on the other hand, because we won’t need to cap off the expansion piping and cold feed.

 

If you’re not sure whether or not you require a power flush, you can contact a member of our team on 01483 604 536 or 07754 408 712. One of our fully qualified engineers will come to your home in Guildford or the wider Surrey area, and perform a full diagnostic on your system.

 

We may also suggest this treatment when undertaking central heating servicing, if we feel it is necessary.

 

While a power flush may help to restore the efficiency of your system, if your boiler or central heating system repeatedly breaks down, it may indicate a more serious issue. In such cases, we also carry out new boiler and central heating installations, as part of our wide range of services.