Looking After Heating Systems
Heating Systems or central heating systems are a vital part of everyday life, providing hot water and keeping the home warm. A breakdown of the heating systems can be an extremely distressing occurrence. There are various ways people can ensure their heating systems continue to work efficiently and prevent costly breakdowns.
A common problem that results in the breakdown in central heating systems is a build up of sludge inside the radiators and pipes. Over time, corrosive hydrogen and iron oxide sludge builds up inside heating systems due to the continuous flow of water. This sludge accumulates inside over the years, blocking the pathways for the water to flow through, preventing the heating systems from working properly. People will often notice common symptoms such as cold spots on their radiators, some radiators hot while others remain cold, leaky pipes and radiators and as well problems with the boiler.
My London Tradesmen would recommend a Power Flush for people who have noticed these common problems with their heating systems. A qualified engineer performs a Power Flush using a special power flushing machine. The engineers flush the heating systems with a specifically formulated chemical cleaning agent to remove the accumulated sludge and then pumps clean water through the system to bring it back to a pH neutral level. After a Power Flush, having a MagnaClean Filter installed is also useful. The filter prevents the corrosive sludge from building up inside the heating systems again. These steps will bring the heating systems to an efficient level of functioning and prevent breakdowns in the future.
Annual boiler servicing also ensures that the heating systems are working efficiently. Specific issues with the boiler such as a noisy or leaky boiler, a pilot light that goes out repeatedly and soot build up inside the appliance and an irregular boiler flame colour are symptoms of a boiler not working at its optimal level. During the boiler servicing, a Gas Safe registered engineer will inspect and clean up the most important components of the boiler. Boiler servicing is significantly cheaper than the cost of work that will be required if it isn’t maintained.
To ensure your central heating system is continually working efficiently, fill out My London Tradesmen’s online form below. We will then contact various companies on your behalf, looking to find the engineer best suited for your job. All of the tradesmen we contact are fully Gas Safe registered and deliver a service of the highest quality. My London Tradesmen will provide you with up to three quotes, leaving the decision as to who you employ down to you.