Power Flush

Most boiler manufacturers will insist that an old central heating system is power flushed before installing a new boiler. Failure to do this may mean that the manufacturer’s warranty is void. When you buy a new boiler or central heating radiator, you should have your system power flushed. This is because sludge and debris in your old system will affect the performance of the new components and may even cause them to fail.

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Several jobs that improve the efficiency of your central heating system and save you money can be done at the same time as power flushing your system, add or replace Thermostatic Radiator Valves including Programmable TRVs, Replace Radiator Valves or fit a Magnaclean to the heating system. TSM Plumbing & Heating Services can do this work while we are on-site and can pass the savings – such as lower travel time – on to you. Our special prices are significantly lower than if you called a plumber in especially to do this extra work.

What is Power Flushing?

The primary and basic aim of power flushing a central heating system is to remove all of the sludge (iron oxide), which causes radiators not to heat up correctly and to generally block the pipe work which connects the boiler to the radiators. The power flushing entails draining the central heating system down and introducing chemicals which remove the sludge and blockages. Once this is done the system is cleaned with fresh water and an inhibitor is added for future protection. Magnets also aid the trapment of the iron oxide filings. Normally and depending upon the size of the property, one day will be required for this job.

  • Slow warming of the heating system.
  • Some radiators not warming up at all other radiators with cold spots.
  • Boiler cuts out regularly.
  • Leaky radiators.
  • Sludge in feed or expansion tank.
  • Discoloured water when radiators are bled
  • Resolves flow and circulation problems.
  • Restores system efficiency.
  • Restores heat output to radiators.
  • Cleanses the system completely, including under floor heating.
  • Resolves or prevents excessive noise from boilers.
  • Helps prevent further corrosion to the system.
  • 1 day process with minimum disruption.
After a Power Flush

TSM strongly recommend a MagnaClean Central Heating Cleaner is installed after a Power Flush, to further protect the system in future years. Designed to remove particlate from suspension, whilst allowing 100% flow rate at all times. Simple installation. Maintains full flow rates at all times.

Power Flush Disclaimer

Whilst these occurrences are very rare, customers need to be aware that: A power flush can be extremely effective in cleaning systems that have corrosive problems as a result of a design fault, but we strongly recommend that any such design faults be rectified before power flushing commences. The success of a power flush will depend on the level of heating system corrosion which has occurred beforehand. The process will cure most circulation problems, but cannot undo the corrosion and gradual decay that has led to the need to power flush the system. Whilst it is rare for a heating system to experience leaks after the power flush process, it is not possible to inspect a system internally beforehand, and the need to use a flushing and dispersing chemical for effective cleansing means that occassionally we may find a leak. The advanced stage of corrosion required for such a situation means that the leak would have occurred imminently even without a power flush. We believe that it is better that it occurs whilst we are present to remedy the problem, rather than for it to arise over a weekend or whilst the house is unoccupied. Systems which have been neglected over a period of time, or have not been treated with an effective corrosion inhibitor, may have severely compacted corrosion debris, in the pipe work, radiators, or boiler, and it is possible that even after the power flush, some radiators may still not be fully effective, or boilers on the margin of failure may cease working due to sludge and debris later breaking loose and collecting in the heat exchanger.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a lot of mess? Dust sheets and slippers are the order of the day!

After we arrive we spend about an hour ensuring your property is protected. Where possible all of the equipment stays outside and if that isn’t possible we put it in a ‘bund’ so that any spillages are contained.

My system is old; will it stand being power flushed? If we don’t think your system is up to it, we’ll tell you.

Do you have insurance? We have £2m Comprehensive insurance cover. Please ask to see the certificate.

My boiler is made of aluminium – is that a problem? No problem – we always check compatability and use the appropriate chemicals.

How long does it take? Between 5 and 8 hours.

"Do you take the radiators off the wall? No: we connect to your system and all the power flushing is done from the outside.

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