Regular maintenance is essential if you want your central heating system to run like a well-oiled machine all year round. Just like a car, gas boilers and radiators need a good service to keep them in tip-top condition – whether you have a gas, oil or LPG boiler, your radiators still need that little bit of love.
Nobody wants sludge in their central heating system, which is an accumulation of excess iron-oxide particles mixed with water that forms over time within a central heating system and can ultimately, if left untreated, cause serious damage to the integral parts of your boiler, especially the heat exchanger which is usually the most expensive part of your boiler to ever change.
The sludge also often clogs up your central heating pipework, your radiators and values. In short, the sludge causes poor circulation within your entire central heating system resulting in it taking longer to heat your home, and burning more fuel for longer to do so.
First things first, if your central heating system doesn’t have a filter fitted, then we highly recommend that it does. A magnet is held inside of the filter which attracts excess dirt and iron oxide particles towards it and ultimately prevents the build-up of sludge.
A power-flush can be an excellent way of getting all of the sludge inside of your system cleaned out and the radiators feeling like new. Power-flushes are effective as sludge is heavier than water, which means that once sludge forms, it reduces the flow of the water around the system. The sludge will continue to build up and cause cold spots on your radiators all whilst increasing your energy bills as your boiler has to work harder for longer to warm your home. A power-flush is a powerful, low-pressure flow of water and chemicals through your system to dislodge sludge, dirt and rust, to allow your system to run with clean central heating water – just like new!
Many of us will presume that it is a problem with our boiler if our houses are expensive to heat, however, it can sometimes simply be down to the condition of our radiators or pipework if we find that we are spending excessive amounts on our heating bills.
Old radiators or central heating system? Call Heat IQ now to book a free survey to see how a new central heating system could bring a new lease of life to your home!
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