If your underfloor heating system is 20+ years old, chances are it’s not performing how it should.
We were recently called to a property in Budleigh Salterton with a 28-year-old Nu-Heat underfloor heating system that wasn’t heating evenly and had slow warm-up times.
Older underfloor systems can suffer from:
• Sludge and magnetite build-up
• Blocked loops
• Poor flow rates
• Unbalanced circuits
• Inefficient pump performance
• Reduced heat output
Instead of replacing the system (which would be extremely disruptive and costly), we carried out a full professional power flush, system balance, and health check to restore performance.
🔧 What We Did
✅ Connected professional high-flow power flushing equipment
✅ Carried out chemical clean to break down 28 years of sludge build-up
✅ Flushed each underfloor heating loop individually
✅ Cleared blockages and restored circulation
✅ Refilled with fresh inhibitor protection
✅ Balanced all manifold circuits for even heat distribution
✅ Completed full thermal imaging before & after checks
Thermal imaging clearly showed improved heat spread across the floor after flushing and balancing.
💡 Why Underfloor Heating Needs Maintenance
Underfloor heating systems are often forgotten because you can’t see them. But they still require maintenance — especially older systems.
Without servicing:
• Sludge restricts flow
• Pumps work harder
• Energy bills increase
• Rooms heat unevenly
• System lifespan reduces
A power flush and balance can dramatically improve efficiency and comfort — often without the need for expensive upgrades.
📍 Covering Budleigh Salterton & East Devon
SAFEXE LTD Gas, Plumbing & Heat Pumps carries out:
• Underfloor heating power flushing
• Underfloor heating manifold balancing
• System diagnostics & health checks
• Boiler servicing & upgrades
• Heat pump installations
• Full heating system upgrades
We work across:
Exmouth
Exeter
Budleigh Salterton
Sidmouth
Ottery St Mary
Honiton
And surrounding East Devon areas
⚡ Is Your Underfloor Heating System Underperforming?
If your floors take ages to warm up, certain rooms feel cooler, or your system hasn’t been serviced in years — it may just need a professional clean and balance.
Restoring performance is often far cheaper than replacing the system.
Get in touch to book an underfloor heating health check in Budleigh Salterton.
🌍 www.safexe.co.uk
📧 info@safexe.co.uk
📞 01395 489981
📱 07850 260101
Efficient systems. Even heat. Long-term reliability.