Should You Buy a Vertical Radiator?

If you're currently on the lookout for new radiators, and you're unsure about whether you should buy a vertical radiator, then let us help you to decide. Today, we are going to explore a number of situations when it’s appropriate to buy a vertical radiator.

Vertical radiators can be less efficient than horizontal radiators. This is because of the way that heat distributes though a room. Hot air rises and horizontal radiators give the air a little longer to heat up as they can heat more air further down – it means that they are slightly more efficient in heat distribution.

Nonetheless, horizontal radiators are not always appropriate. Here are a few examples when vertical designer radiators work better than their horizontal counterparts do: 

Example 1: In a Small Room

A small room, e.g. a bathroom, might require a specific amount of heat. In the UK, we measure heat in British Thermal Units. Say a bathroom requires 1200 British Thermal Units per hour.

However, there is very little wall space. All of the horizontal radiators that fit can only reach an output of 800 British Thermal Units per hour.

This means that the horizontal radiators will not provide sufficient heat for the room, and this can lead to problems such as mould and mildew.

However, choosing a radiator with a different orientation, i.e. vertical, allow you to install a larger unit in the space. Here, you can install a radiator that provides 1200 British Thermal Units per hour.

It isn't actually taking up any more useable space, because the space above a radiator is generally clutter and shelf free anyway.

Example 2: You Have French Doors or Windows

It is always better to hang your radiators next to outside doors and windows. This allows you to heat the cold air before it gets into the room. However, with doors and windows that reach from ceiling to floor, there may be no space for a horizontal radiator.

In this case, you can hang two vertical designer radiators, one on each side of the doors/window. Not only does this look extremely chic and elegant, but it serves its purpose fantastically well, too.

We hope that you now have a good understanding of the appropriateness of vertical radiators. If you are interested in buying such radiators, or you would like further help and advice about your radiators, please visit https://www.designerradiatorsdirect.co.uk/.