MS Heating and Plumbing Services

Power Flushing

Powerflushing FAQ

Why Does My Central Heating Need Power flushing or Descaling Rust occurs in all central heating systems producing a black (iron oxide) sludge and, in hard water areas, lime scale builds up in combination boilers just like in your kettle causing the following problems:

Power Flushing or descaling your central heating system will remove the debris, and will guarantee the efficient operation of your system, saving on your household bills too. Power Flushing your central heating provides long term protection. Request a free PowerFlush quote.

Can a powerflushing cause leaks?

Only if a fault already exists such as a radiator rusted through. It is far better for an on-site Engineer to deal with a leaky radiator in a controlled way than for a leak to occur randomly maybe while a house is empty during a holiday.

 

How long does a powerflushing take?

Unless otherwise agreed our Engineers arrive and start at 9.00am. Depending on the size of the system being Powerflushed and additional works, such as fitting Thermostatic Radiator Valves, jobs are generally completed between 3-5hrs.

What powerflushing machines do we use?

In short – Fernox Mega Powerflow II We ensure that for each job we achieve the best result possible by understanding the problem and using the specialist experience we have. We use the most appropriate chemicals, Magnet Filters, SDS Vibra Clean to ensure that a thorough job is done and we continue each stage of the process until we achieve results meeting industry standards. By using a methodical scientific approach we can pinpoint the problem areas and concentrate on them to achieve the best overall results for your system.

 

Do we guarantee our work?

Yes we do guarantee our work. After powerflushing we issue a certificate to confirm cleanliness within your system and that an appropriate rust inhibitor has been added.