Signs that Your Boiler Needs a Powerflush
The powerflush is a procedure performed on boilers to remove sludge and slurry from within. Not powerflushing a boiler reduces its efficiency and can eventually cause it to breakdown completely. This is why you need to act when you spot the signs. Of course, you first need to know what you should look for. Let uslook at some of the signs your boiler needs a powerflush. This is not an exhaustive list, but should be enough to give you an idea of when you might need to order a powerflush. You can also visit our site to find out more about this.
Noise from the Boiler : If your boiler is rumbling away more than normal, this could be a sign that your boiler requires a powerflush. A boiler will typically make more noise when it has to work harder. It also makes sounds when there are obstructions in the pipes, such as a bit of rust has fallen off or there is too much sludge inside. We know this because after a powerflush you will usually discover that the amount of noise has decreased, if it has not disappeared completely.
Water Discolouration : When you bleed your radiators, you will always notice some dirt in the water. What you should never see is water that has gone completely brown, or even black. This is a sign that there has been a significant amount of build-up in the pipes. You releasing the radiator’s valves has allowed some of that slurry to leak out of the system. If you are noticing more than a normal amount of solid matter leaking out when you’re bleeding electric radiators, this is also a sign that you need a powerflush.
Slow Warming : Powerflushing is designed to remove any obstructions within the central heating system. Obstructions increase the amount of time it takes for the temperature to rise. The boiler also has to work harder to reach this temperature because it has been hampered by the debris inside. You tend to notice that everything seems to be slowing down over a long period. If you are noticing over the course of six months that it is taking longer and longer for your house to reach your desired temperature, the chances are you need a powerflush.
What Do these Signs Mean? : You do have to be careful when diagnosing a problem in electric boilers. All of these symptoms are shared with other issues. It could be a case of your boiler has reached the end of a lifespan and a powerflush will not do a great deal for it. If this werewhat is wrong, you would replace the boiler instead. Another problem may be a broken part and nothing else.
In short, the problems could be down to anything from a significant issue to a minor repair. You never know until you call in a professional. This is why we always recommend getting in touch with a professional heating engineer with experience in both diagnosing problems with central heating systems and performing power flushes. They will be able to diagnose the problem and determine the best course of action for you.
