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Power Flushing Chelmsford
Power Flush Services for Chelmsford and surrounding areas
Call – 01245 830075
TM Hughes, James the engineer came recommended a new boiler as the repairs require would be almost half the cost of new he was not pushy just a recommendation. We agree and he returned and replace the boiler within three days and return when i called as i was unsure about something, 3 visit within the space of a couple weeks he was very patient and so was mr Hughes when I called thank you both, and I couldn’t be happier.
Very efficient and friendly.
Very pleased with the result! John Hing. 6 Peartree Walk, Billericay.
Power Flushing Will…
- Increase Energy Efficiency
- Reduce Your Energy Bills
- Ensure Optimal Heat Output
- Protect Your Boiler
TM Hughes & Son gas engineers offer power flushing to our customers in Chelmsford and across Essex. Helping homeowners and landlords restore heating efficiency and protect their Boilers.
Power flushing clears sludge (rust and debris) in your central heating system.
Having Sludge in your system is like having mud in your radiators, pipes and boiler.
Over time, sludge will build up in your central heating system. Sludge causes inefficient heat output and can even cause blockages.
Preventing any heat from getting through at all. If left unchecked, sludge buildup can lead to boiler failure.
In the worst cases, heavy sludge buildup can cause irreparable boiler damage and a costly replacement.
All this is avoidable.
- Have your boiler serviced every year
- Have a power flush every five years
This procedure will keep your central heating system running smoothly. Protecting your system from blockages, corrosion and boiler failure.
During a new boiler installation, power flushing is carried out beforehand. This ensures a clean system, so your new boiler runs properly.
Do you need a power flush?
If your central heating system has any of the following symptoms, you may need a power flush.
Pinhole leaks in radiators
If any of your radiators spring a small pinhole leak, this is down to corrosion caused by sludge and debris. As the debris passes through your system, it will corrode pipes and radiators from the inside out.
Radiators are usually the first component to spring a leak. If you have a radiator leak, the radiator will need to be replaced. Your system should be power-flushed to prevent further corrosion.
Radiators are cold at the bottom and in the centre
Heavier sludge particles will settle to the bottom of your radiator. Over time, this build-up will get higher and higher. If any of your radiators are not heating up at the bottom, you have a build-up.
If the radiators aren’t getting hot at the bottom or middle, there’s a heavy build-up. In both instances, you should get a power flush to clear this build-up.
You may find that some radiators get hot all over, while some are cold at the bottom or middle. Some radiators warm up fast while others don’t. Sludge build-up isn’t always the same across all radiators in the system.
Extremely dirty radiators won’t get hot at all. (Even though the pipes are getting hot) and are so badly blocked that they won’t let water escape on bleeding. If you have any of these symptoms, you should get a power flush done as soon as possible. Boiler and system damage could occur if you leave it.
Your heating warms up slowly.
A clean, central heating system powered by a boiler that’s serviced yearly will heat your home quickly. If your heating takes a long time to warm up, this is a sign of a dirty system that needs a good power flush.
Dirty Water
The colour of the water identifies problems in the system. Take note of the watercolour when bleeding your radiators. Grey coloured water is normal. Black coloured water is a sign of sludge in the system. A rusty brown colour means there’s corrosion in the system.
If your waters black or brown, a power flush is a good idea.
Your boiler keeps shutting down.
Sludge can restrict water flow and cause your boiler to keep shutting down. There are many reasons why your Boiler is shutting down repeatedly. Sludge could be one of them.
Unusual Noises
Sludge build-up can cause loud noises from your boiler, pipes, radiators and pump. If you’re based in Chelmsford or elsewhere in Essex we will be more than happy to analyse your system.
Detecting any minor issues before they become bigger (and more expensive) problems. Our plumbers are fully qualified and highly experienced in flushing domestic heating systems.
They will determine whether a power flush is required to get your system running at full capacity. Reducing the risk of boiler failure in the process. Often, a power flush is all that’s needed to remedy these issues.
How A Power Flush Works
Power flushing is also known as Jet Flushing or Hard Flushing. The process involves pumping water mixed with chemicals through your central heating system over a few hours.
As the water and chemicals circulate, sludge, debris, rust, oil, limescale, and other unwanted substances are removed from your system. Water’s pumped at low pressure to prevent pipes or fittings from loosening or bursting. Power flushing should always be undertaken by a professional.
Our engineers have many years of experience in power flushing heating systems in Chelmsford and across Essex. We use a professional Kamco power flush machine and chemicals.
Specialist tools designed to flush central heating systems. Kamco machines are the industry standard and are used by many professional heating engineers.
The machines have very high flow rates (up to 170 litres a minute) for the best possible cleaning power. Kamco chemicals penetrate, loosen and dissolve corrosion, debris and sludge into fine particles. The machine then expels unwanted particles.
The time a power flush takes is determined by the age/size of the system and how dirty the system is.
Powerflush Procedure
Before the power flush begins, the radiator’s heat is measured. To show the increased heat output after power flushing is complete.
One of our engineers connects a power flush machine to your central heating system. For Combi Boilers, the machines are connected at the head. If you have a system boiler, it’s connected to the pump.
The machine pumps a special mix of chemicals through your pipes, boiler and radiators.
The chemicals (which include a descaler) circulate through the system. Sludge, rust and limescale are removed.
Our Plumber collects all the dirty water from the system and safely disposes of it. Your system’s refilled with clean water and a corrosion inhibitor. The inhibitor will keep your system clean for a long time. Preventing similar problems from occurring in the future.
Badly blocked systems may have some tough blockages. Sometimes these blockages need to be dislodged from the outside of the pipe or radiator. We have tools to do this with minimal disruption and without damaging your system.
Powerflush Benefits
Once the power flush is complete, we measure the radiators’ new temperature. You’ll find the improvement impressive, and you’ll instantly receive the following benefits.
- Increased energy efficiency
- Lower fuel bills
- Radiators’ heat output restored to full working order
- Your system will heat up quickly
- The whole central heating system is cleaned
- Aggressive water is removed; further water treatment prevents corrosion
- No more noise in the Boiler, pipes or radiators.
- Sludge removal and de-scaling in one visit
- Helps boiler warranties
- Protection from boiler breakdowns
A boiler and pump have to work harder to push water through a dirty, backed-up central heating system. Water also takes longer to heat up, needing more gas.
Once the system’s flushed, the water can flow freely and heat up fast. Meaning lower fuel bills. Energy bills rise year on year in Chelmsford. The increased energy efficiency will protect you from rising bills.
You will notice every radiator in your house has full heat output. All radiators are hot across their entire surfaces and heat up more quickly than before. Your boiler, pump pipes and radiators will be quieter.
Any annoying (even alarming) noises you had before are gone. Power flushing is good for Boiler warranties and breakdown insurance. New boiler installations need power flushing beforehand to validate the boiler warranty. (Not having one can invalidate your warranty)
The last thing you want to find in your brand-new boiler is dirty, corrosive water. Our engineers always carry out power flushing before installing new boilers.
After power flushing, the risk of a boiler breakdown is far lower. You have peace of mind. You’ll enjoy a nice warm winter with no unpleasant surprises from your heating system.
Book Your Power Flush
Power flushing will provide many benefits to your home. If you have any questions about this service, please feel free to get in touch.
We have friendly engineers on hand to visit your Chelmsford/Essex home at any time convenient for you. To perform a free, no-obligation survey. For your power flushing requirements. The engineer will also write a free quote.
Hi, I’m Terry, the founder and owner of TM Hughes & Son Gas Services
Please get in touch to book an appointment or receive a free, no-obligation quote
Call – 01245 830075
Email – info@tmhughesandson.uk
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