Powerflushing is one of the best ways you can improve and safeguard the performance of your central heating system. Getting your system powerflushed means you’ll be helping it work better for longer - and should also see instantly improved performance. But how often should you have it done?  

What is powerflushing and how often is it needed?

Powerflushing is a deep clean of your heating system, performed by a Gas Safe registered engineer who is qualified for specialist work on heating systems. Because your boiler, pipes and radiators create a build-up of sludge, debris and rust over time, the efficiency of your heating system becomes affected and it stops working as well. 

Powerflushing offers a quick solution to this, and can also save you money further down the line from expensive repairs needed due to the build-up causing faults and breakdowns in your heating system. 

Because a powerflush is so powerful, it’s only usually necessary every five to six years, unless a problem with your central heating causes a higher volume of build-up than normal. 

Does your system need a powerflush?

If you’re wondering whether your central heating system would benefit from a powerflush, check for the following symptoms:

• Cold spots on radiators or slow to heat up

• Any amount of dark, sludgy liquid in your heating system

• Your boiler making loud noises or bangs

• A magnet sticks to the copper pipework running from the boiler

• If so, a powerflush can help. It works by injecting water at high velocity throughout your central heating system to dislodge and remove even the stubborn sludge and debris. 

In Essex and in need of our powerflushing service?

Our friendly team at DA Gas, Heating & Plumbing are trusted by customers throughout North Weald, Ongar, Theydon Bois, Epping, Hoddesdon and Broxbourne. We’re Gas Safe registered, meaning we have the necessary skills and experience to carry out a full range of heating and boiler work safely. We’re also classed as a Which? Trusted Trader, having been assessed and endorsed by Which?, who are a leading trusted advice source for consumers across the UK. If you think your system might be in need of a powerflush, don’t hesitate to get in touch and see how we can help. You can call us on 07920875189, email us at dave@dagas.co.uk or send us a message via our website contact form.