Power Flushing Benefits
Are you looking for someone who can help you restore your central heating system through power flushing? There’s only one name that you need to remember — RJ Gas Appliances Ltd. Our company only employs trained and certified heating engineers who can get the work done. What is Power Flushing? Power Flushing is a method used in cleaning central heating systems. A chemical is used by a heating engineer in order to remove the lime scales, sludges, slime and rust that formed inside because if these are not removed, it can cause serious damage and it can affect the efficiency of your system. When Should You Do It? You are experiencing boiler failure but you couldn’t exactly pinpoint what’s wrong with it. It is possible that the presence of sludge can affect the efficiency of your system. There are other signs that you should look at for besides having a boiler failure. Your boiler is making noise. There is a reduction of your hot water temperature. Your boiler overheats just when you needed hot water. You noticed that there are cold spots on your radiator. You see sludge and rust on your central heating system. If either one of these are present then it is possible that you may have to get that much needed power flushing. Benefits of Power Flushing Power flushing is something that anyone who owns a central heating system needs to do especially when you notice the different symptoms. If done correctly, it can bring about different benefits such as: Improved System Efficiency. You can now say goodbye to an irritatingly noisy boiler and cold...Power Flush Basics
What’s a power flush? How does it help? Do I need one? If these are just some of the questions that are running through your head, don’t worry. Let RJ Gas Appliances Ltd help you out. We will be able to address your concerns especially if they are related to power flush and the central heating systems. All About Power Flush A power flush is a process used to clean the central heating system in order to get rid of the sludges or rust that can affect the system’s efficiency. It does more than just cleaning because it also aims to bring back the normal flow of water in the system and at the same time eliminating the noise that you hear from the boiler or the pump. How is it done? Due to the specialization needed for the task, a power flush is carried out by a heating engineer. A pumping unit is connected into the central heating system and a cleansing chemicals are used in order to flush out any ‘dirt’ or residues in the system. The chemicals used during the process are designed to remove rusts and sludged or take out the lime scale. The length of time it takes to finish the entire process is dependent on how big your system is. How do I know if I need a Power Flush? Power flushing is not something that you need to do month after month although it is recommended if you plan to connect a new boiler to your older or existing heating system. You need to be more observant and watch out for the...All About Combi Boilers
Should you be getting combi boilers for your property? RJ Gas Heating Service can help you decide. With our 75 years combined experience in gas central heating services, we will be able to guide you through which boiler is more appropriate for your lifestyle. Combi boilers are also known as combination boilers. They are considered the most popular boiler in the UK because it is able to provide hot water and heat without the use of cylinders and water tanks. This type of boiler is known for its efficiency because with the way it was designed, it is able to use up more gas. They have a secondary heat exchange server and that means that more heat is kept because only few gases are able to escape. Combi Boilers Pros and Cons Combi boilers may be the most popular but it also has advantages and disadvantages of installing one. Pros: It eliminates the need for a water tank because the water gets heated when it’s needed. It is space saving because you can fit it through tight spaces. They are efficient and it has less carbon emission. Cons: They rely on water pressure so this may not be appropriate for areas who have low water pressure. Not ideal for larger homes because there might a significant loss in pressure if a lot of appliances are used. Types of Combi Boilers While there are different boiler types to choose from, should you decide to get a combi boiler, you still have another choice to make on the kind of combi boiler you want to have installed. Oil Boilers: Oil burners...Central Heating System
A central heating system is a system that provides heat or warmth all throughout the house. The whole system can be a combination of HVAC — heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Combustion of fossil fuel with the use of a furnace or boiler is the most common method of generating heat. It is then is distributed through the different pipes through the ductwork. Either hot water or steam is circulated through the pipes. Some buildings now use solar-powered heat sources and in that case, water is used to distribute the heat. Types of Central Heating System There are three types of central heating system in the UK. They are: Wet System Central Heating System: This refers to the system that use radiators. It is called a wet system because the heat is being delivered and circulated from the water that is flowing from the boiler to the radiator. Warm Air System. This type of system is somewhat similar to an air conditioning unit where air is blown out through the vents. This is also referred to blow air heating. The air is heated by a gas burner and a thermostat and a time switch is used to control it. Storage Heaters operate with the use of low cost electricity like Economy 7 and White Meter. Night storage heaters are used to keep the place warm. Call RJ Gas Heating Services today if you want your own central heating system installed, repaired or replaced. Central heating systems with radiators are termed �wet systems� because the heat is delivered from water which flows from the boiler to the radiators. Wet...Dealing with Boiler Breakdown
Are you experiencing a boiler breakdown? Before you rush off to call a gas safe engineer, read on first the most common boiler faults and see maybe if you there are some things that you may have overlooked. They are very common and it often happens in some households. Common Causes of Boiler Breakdown Check the power supply. If your boiler is not working, look at your central heating’s power supply and see if it’s turned on. Sometimes customers immediately panic if their heating systems are not working and this simple step is often missed. Press the Reset Button. There are boilers with built in safety devices and sometimes a simple reset could get the entire system working again. Check the boiler’s instructions on where this button can be found. Check your gas supply. Some boilers are switched off if it has ran out of gas. This is especially true if you have a payment meter with a card. The card should be inserted and the reset button pressed in order for the gas supply to be re-established. Look at the heating controls and ensure that they are all set. Read the manufacturer’s manuals so you know how to identify that. Still having a boiler breakdown? If you have checked everything and still your central heating isn’t working properly then you will most likely need the help of a Gas Safe Registered engineer from RJ Gas Heating Services. We will thoroughly check your central heating system to find out why it’s having a breakdown then we will discuss with you what needs to be done. We are a company...
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