Our Gas Safe engineers install eco-efficient boilers and offer free advice to suit your heating needs.
AR Heating Services are your trusted local plumbers and heating engineers, proudly serving Harrow, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St. Albans, Bushey, Stanmore, Edgware, Ruislip, Northolt, and across London. With years of experience, we have built a strong reputation for reliability, professionalism, and excellent customer service. Our focus is on delivering professional and cost-effective plumbing and heating solutions tailored to your needs. Whether you require a new boiler installation, central heating repairs, plumbing maintenance, or emergency support, our skilled team is dedicated to ensuring your home stays comfortable, efficient, and safe.
A Powerflush is an essential process that helps maintain your boiler’s efficiency by removing dirt, sludge, rust, and debris that build up within your heating system over time. If left untreated, these deposits can cause blockages or corrosion, reduce efficiency, and eventually lead to costly boiler breakdowns.
During a Powerflush, a specially formulated chemical is circulated at high pressure through your radiators, pipes, and boiler. This process effectively removes sludge and other deposits, restoring proper water flow throughout your system. The time it takes can vary depending on the size of your property and the condition of your heating system, but on average, it usually takes between 6 to 8 hours to complete.
A Powerflush can take up to 8 hours to complete, although the exact duration will depend on the size and complexity of the heating system. Despite the time involved, it is a highly effective way to restore your heating system’s efficiency and prevent long-term issues.
The benefits of a Powerflush are numerous. It helps improve energy efficiency, which can lead to noticeable savings on your energy bills. By clearing sludge and debris, it reduces the chances of unexpected boiler breakdowns and extends the lifespan of your central heating system. Radiators heat up more quickly, hot water quality improves, and the overall performance of your heating system becomes smoother. You will also notice a significant reduction in the noise coming from your boiler and radiators, giving you a quieter and more reliable system.
When your heating system becomes contaminated—whether due to incorrect installation, a lack of thorough cleansing before installation, or even bacterial growth—a Powerflush is often the most effective solution. In fact, building regulations recommend that a proper system cleanse be carried out prior to the installation of a new boiler to prevent future issues and keep the system running at its best.
There are several signs that may indicate your system requires a Powerflush. If you notice cold spots on your radiators, frequent radiator bleeding, or persistent noises coming from your boiler and radiators, these are often early warnings. Other symptoms include radiator leaks, regular breakdowns, or the need to constantly restart your boiler. You may also find that radiators heat unevenly, the central heating takes too long to warm up, or pipes become hot while radiators remain cold. All these issues suggest a circulation problem, which a professional Powerflush can resolve efficiently, restoring comfort and performance to your home.
Have questions about our heating and plumbing services? Find answers to the most common queries here to help you make informed decisions.
AR Heating & Plumbing Services operates across Watford, Harrow, Hemel Hempstead, St. Albans, Bushey, Stanmore, Edgware, Ruislip, Northolt, and surrounding Greater London areas. If you need a trusted plumber or heating engineer in Hertfordshire or North London, we provide fast, reliable, and affordable solutions tailored to your home or business.
Yes. All our heating and plumbing engineers are fully Gas Safe registered, meaning they are legally qualified to work on gas boilers, heating systems, and appliances. Hiring a Gas Safe registered engineer ensures safety, compliance with UK regulations, and peace of mind that your system is installed and serviced to the highest standards.
Yes, we offer free, no-obligation quotes for all boiler installations, heating repairs, plumbing work, and emergency services. Whether you need a new boiler in Watford or central heating repairs in Harrow, we provide transparent pricing with no hidden costs
We recommend servicing your boiler once a year to maintain safety, energy efficiency, and compliance with your warranty. Regular boiler servicing helps prevent breakdowns, reduces energy bills, and ensures your heating system runs smoothly during the colder months.
A standard boiler service usually takes between 45 to 60 minutes. Our Gas Safe engineers will check for leaks, test safety controls, clean components, and issue a Gas Safe certificate, ensuring your boiler is safe and ready for use.
Yes. We install combi boilers, system boilers, and conventional boilers from leading brands. Our engineers will recommend the best boiler for your home’s size, water demand, and budget, ensuring maximum efficiency and long-term reliability.
Yes. We provide 24/7 emergency boiler repair services across Watford, Harrow, and nearby areas. If your boiler has stopped working, our Gas Safe engineers aim to arrive within 60–90 minutes to get your heating and hot water running again.
Power flushing is a deep-cleaning process for your central heating system that removes sludge, rust, and debris. This improves boiler efficiency, reduces energy bills, and extends the life of your heating system. It’s recommended if your radiators have cold spots or your boiler keeps breaking down.
Common signs your system needs power flushing include cold patches on radiators, noisy pipes, slow heating, or frequent boiler breakdowns. Our engineers provide professional power flushing in Watford, Harrow, and surrounding areas to restore your system’s efficiency.
Yes. We design and install energy-efficient underfloor heating systems for homes and businesses. Underfloor heating provides even warmth, saves space compared to radiators, and works well with modern boilers or renewable energy systems.
Yes. We install combi boilers, system boilers, and conventional boilers from leading brands. Our engineers will recommend the best boiler for your home’s size, water demand, and budget, ensuring maximum efficiency and long-term reliability.
Hive thermostats allow you to schedule heating and hot water, use boost modes, protect against frost, and activate holiday mode. This helps homeowners save energy while keeping their homes comfortable. We provide full Hive installation and setup.
Nest thermostats learn your heating habits and automatically create energy-saving schedules. Features include remote app control, energy reports, Home/Away Assist, and the eco-friendly Nest Leaf indicator. Our engineers install and configure Nest thermostats for maximum efficiency.
A Megaflo unvented cylinder is a high-performance hot water storage system that delivers strong water pressure and a consistent hot water supply. It’s perfect for homes with multiple bathrooms where demand is high.
Megaflo cylinders provide excellent water pressure, remove the need for loft tanks, and offer a reliable supply of hot water. Our Gas Safe engineers professionally install and service Megaflo systems across Watford, Harrow, and surrounding areas.
Yes. We provide CP12 landlord gas safety certificates as part of our annual inspections. This ensures your rental property complies with UK Gas Safety Regulations and keeps your tenants safe.
Our Gas Safe engineers can issue a landlord gas safety certificate immediately after the inspection, provided the system meets all legal requirements. This makes compliance fast and hassle-free.
Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency plumbing and heating services. Whether it’s a burst pipe, leaking boiler, or heating failure, our emergency engineers are available day and night to resolve the issue.
We aim to arrive within 60–90 minutes for emergency boiler or plumbing call-outs in Watford, Harrow, and nearby areas. Our team is on standby 24/7 to provide a fast, reliable response.
If you smell gas, immediately switch off the gas supply, open all windows, and leave the property. Do not turn on electrical switches. Call our emergency Gas Safe engineers right away for immediate assistance and safety checks.
AR Heating Services are trusted local plumbers and heating engineers, proudly serving Harrow, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Bushey, Stanmore, Edgware, Ruislip, Northolt, and surrounding HA, WD, AL areas.
AR Heating Services are trusted local plumbers and heating engineers, proudly serving Harrow, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Bushey, Stanmore, Edgware, Ruislip, Northolt, and surrounding HA, WD, AL areas.