As many of you know, electricity and gas prices are going through the roof. Many of us have seen our household heating bills double in the last ten years, and most of us are not financially able to cope with these massive changes. It is important, therefore, that we find as many ways to minimise costs as possible. One of the most important things is to ensure that your radiators are working to optimal capacity. Here, we’re going to let you in on a few tricks to ensure that you get the most for your money.
The Position of the Radiator
The position of the radiator is important. Common sense may have you believe that the radiator should be positioned on the wall furthest away from the windows. You would assume that the closer it is to the window, the more heat you lose. However, having the radiator underneath the window is the correct position. It will create a barrier of heat between the inside and the outside. The cool air will warm as it enters the room, and the heat will remain in the coldest part of the room while radiating outwardly.
The Size of the Radiator
The bigger the better? Right. No, actually, that’s wrong. You need to make sure that the radiator fits the room. There are clear guidelines as to the number of British Thermal Units per hour a room requires in order to reach optimal heating capacity. British Thermal Units per hour are almost always related to the size of the radiator. The larger the radiator, the more heat it can produce. There are many online information sheets that can help you to establish exactly what size of radiator a given room requires. All you need to know is the height, width and length of the room and the calculators will do the rest for you.
The Material of the Radiator
Generally, the material from which the radiator is made will make little differences, but there are a few things that you can do to improve efficiency and reduce the electric/gas bills.
Cast iron radiators: these take a long time to heat up, but they retain their heat for a long time. They make good sense if you want to save money because you can switch them on early in the morning (use a thermostat instead of getting up early!), when the off-peak rates are in force, and then switch them off during the key parts of the day – they remain warm.
Aside from this, there are no real differences between radiators UK, regardless of the materials. In fact, the cast iron radiator trick only works if you have on peak/off peak tariffs – many homes do not.
Bleeding the Radiator
Finally, radiators UK can become inefficient because they may trap air. When air gets trapped, it causes the radiators to lose heat faster and to create less heat for the same amount of energy. It is important that you bleed your radiator regularly. The radiator should have instructions on bleeding, but you can also find ‘How to’ articles online.
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The Position of the Radiator
The position of the radiator is important. Common sense may have you believe that the radiator should be positioned on the wall furthest away from the windows. You would assume that the closer it is to the window, the more heat you lose. However, having the radiator underneath the window is the correct position. It will create a barrier of heat between the inside and the outside. The cool air will warm as it enters the room, and the heat will remain in the coldest part of the room while radiating outwardly.
The Size of the Radiator
The bigger the better? Right. No, actually, that’s wrong. You need to make sure that the radiator fits the room. There are clear guidelines as to the number of British Thermal Units per hour a room requires in order to reach optimal heating capacity. British Thermal Units per hour are almost always related to the size of the radiator. The larger the radiator, the more heat it can produce. There are many online information sheets that can help you to establish exactly what size of radiator a given room requires. All you need to know is the height, width and length of the room and the calculators will do the rest for you.
The Material of the Radiator
Generally, the material from which the radiator is made will make little differences, but there are a few things that you can do to improve efficiency and reduce the electric/gas bills.
Cast iron radiators: these take a long time to heat up, but they retain their heat for a long time. They make good sense if you want to save money because you can switch them on early in the morning (use a thermostat instead of getting up early!), when the off-peak rates are in force, and then switch them off during the key parts of the day – they remain warm.
Aside from this, there are no real differences between radiators UK, regardless of the materials. In fact, the cast iron radiator trick only works if you have on peak/off peak tariffs – many homes do not.
Bleeding the Radiator
Finally, radiators UK can become inefficient because they may trap air. When air gets trapped, it causes the radiators to lose heat faster and to create less heat for the same amount of energy. It is important that you bleed your radiator regularly. The radiator should have instructions on bleeding, but you can also find ‘How to’ articles online.
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