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What Is a Power Flush?
A power flush is a professional deep-cleaning process for your central heating system.
Over time, heating systems can accumulate sludge, rust, debris and other deposits inside radiators and pipework. This can restrict water flow and affect heating performance.
A power flush uses specialist equipment and appropriate cleaning chemicals to loosen and remove deposits. The system is then thoroughly rinsed and treated with inhibitor to help protect against future corrosion.
What Can a Power Flush Help With?
A properly carried-out power flush can help with problems caused by poor circulation and contaminated heating water.
Power Flushing may help to:
- Save energy cost upto 15%
- Improve central heating circulation
- Reduce cold spots on radiators
- Improve radiator performance
- Remove accumulated sludge and debris
- Reduce problems caused by dirty system water
- Help your heating system operate more effectively
- Restore performance without automatically replacing radiators or pipework
Every heating system is different, so Smartflow Heating will assess your system before recommending the appropriate solution.
Our Power Flushing Process
We don’t simply connect a machine and hope for the best. Our process is designed to clean your system thoroughly and safely.
Inspect Your Heating System
We assess your system for restricted circulation, sludge and problem areas.
Connect Specialist Equipment
Our equipment is connected so water can be circulated at high flow rates.
Break Down Sludge & Deposits
Professional cleaning chemicals are used where appropriate to loosen sludge, rust and debris.
Thoroughly Flush the System
The system is repeatedly flushed with clean water until deposits are removed and the water runs clear.
Protect the System
An appropriate inhibitor is added to help reduce future corrosion and contamination.
Check the Results
We check the system to ensure circulation has improved and radiators are performing correctly.
5 Year Warranty
Once we have completed the process you’ll receivea 5 year warranty. Terms and conditions apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I need a power flush?
Cold spots, dirty or black system water, poor circulation, noisy heating and slow-heating radiators can indicate sludge or debris.Contact Smartflow Heating to
discuss your symptoms and the next step.
How long does a power flush take?
The time required depends on the size, age and condition of your heating system. We’ll explain what’s involved before work begins, but usually the process takes 1-2 days.
Will a power flush fix cold radiators?
If sludge or restricted circulation is causing the problem, a power flush may significantly improve radiator performance. However, not every heating problem is caused by sludge, which is why assessing the system first is important.
Do I need new radiators?
Not necessarily. If your radiators are in good condition but affected by sludge or poor circulation, cleaning the existing system may restore performance without replacement.
Don’t let poor heating become a daily frustration.
Contact Smartflow Heating today.