With over 160 elderly residents, many of whom have significant health issues, it is vital to ensure that the care home’s central heating system is working correctly, both for the residents’ comfort and their well being. Power flushing is the best way to make sure that a heating system is functioning to its optimal level by removing the debris, rust, sludge and other contaminants that collect inside the boiler, radiators and pipes over time and which causes heating problems such as noisy radiators, cold spots and slow heating. We understand the importance of keeping downtime in these types of properties to a minimum to avoid distressing the residents and therefore when working in care homes we always work closely with the care home management team to ensure that we operate in the most efficient and least disruptive manner possible. At Berryhill, for example, we are carrying out power flushing in three flats at a time so that as few residents as possible are affected by our work. As well as performing a power flush, we are also adding filters into the plastic pipework to prevent any further debris from collecting in the system and contaminating it causing further blockages. This will give the central heating system a longer lifespan and will mean that the residents will have a warmer, more comfortable home without the risk of future breakdowns and further disruption.