Heating System Care, Power Flushing & Radiators

Fixing cold spots, sludge, and leaks across Fife & The Lothians

Rated highly by 300+ satisfied customers ★★★★★

Say hello to The Heat Network, your local central heating and boiler specialists

Rated highly by 300+ satisfied customers across Fife & Lothians ★★★★★

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Cold Radiators? Noisy Boiler?

Over time, heating systems build up with iron oxide (rust) and sludge. This black sludge settles in your radiators and pipes, preventing hot water from circulating properly.

Common signs your system needs attention:

Cold Spots

Radiators cold at the bottom or middle.

Noisy Boiler

Kettling, banging, or whirring noises.

Dirty Water

Black or brown water when bleeding radiators.

Slow Heat Up

System takes ages to get warm.

Thermal image of cold radiator
ThoroughFlush Heating Cleaning

Advanced ThoroughFlush™ Cleaning

We don't just "power flush" — we use the advanced ThoroughFlush technique. Unlike older methods that recirculate dirty water, our system uses high-velocity mains pressure to blast fresh, clean water through your heating system.

Why ThoroughFlush is Better:

  • Fresh Water Power: We flush with clean water constantly, not dirty recycled water.
  • Dual-Pass Cleaning: We reverse the flow instantly to dislodge stubborn sludge from both directions.
  • Faster Results: Your system gets cleaner, faster, meaning less disruption to your day.
  • Boiler Protection: Stops sludge from killing your pump and heat exchanger.

We combine this with MagnaCleanse magnetic filtration to trap and remove even the smallest particles of iron oxide.

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Radiator Repairs & Upgrades

It's not always about sludge. Sometimes you just need a leak fixed or a new look for your living room. We handle all physical radiator works across Fife & The Lothians.

Installation

Replacing old, rusty panels with modern, efficient radiators or stylish designer towel rails.

TRV Valves

Upgrading manual valves to Thermostatic (TRV) or Smart Valves (Hive/Tado) for room-by-room control.

Leaks

Fixing pinhole leaks, weeping valves, or loose pipework connections quickly.

Moving

Relocating radiators to new walls during renovations or redecorating.

New Radiator Installation

Prevention is Cheaper than Cure

Once your system is clean, you want to keep it that way. We recommend installing a Magnetic System Filter (like a MagnaClean).

This small device sits on your pipework and catches any black sludge before it enters your boiler. It is the single best way to protect your boiler from breakdowns.

We can fit a magnetic filter to your existing system in just a few hours.

Ask About Filters
MagnaClean Filter Installation

Areas we cover for boiler and central heating repairs

Local engineers across Fife and West Lothian with fast appointments and two hour arrival windows.

Dunfermline
Kirkcaldy
Dalgety Bay
Inverkeithing
Cowdenbeath
Glenrothes
Burntisland
Lochgelly
South Queensferry
Broxburn
Winchburgh
Kirkliston

Common Questions About System Care

Have a question about Power Flushing or Radiators? See below.

If your radiators are cold at the bottom but hot at the top, that is the classic sign of sludge buildup. Other signs include dirty black water when bleeding radiators, a noisy boiler, or the system taking a long time to warm up.
Not at all. We connect our machine to your system (usually outside or in a utility room) and the process is contained. We take great care to cover carpets and leave your home exactly as we found it.
Yes! If your radiators are working fine but you want modern controls, we can swap your old manual valves for new Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) or smart valves like Hive/Tado without touching the rest of the system.
For a standard 3-bed home, it usually takes between 5 to 7 hours to do a thorough job. We flush each radiator individually to ensure all the sludge is removed.
It fixes circulation issues caused by sludge. If your boiler has a broken part (like a fan or PCB), flushing won't fix that component, but it will protect the new parts once repaired.
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Find The Heat Network

Address: Unit 33, 15 Pitreavie Ct, Dunfermline KY11 8UU

Phone: 01383 660098