Making Your Central Heating Radiators More Efficient

It's easy to take your central heating radiators for granted - but now rising utility bills are changing the way we approach heating our home.

The cost of gas and electric seems to be increasing year on year - so much so that some financial experts have advised consumers cap their prices if they can. And analysts have said they think prices have only one way to go - and that's up. If you have old, inefficient radiators they could be costing you a fortune in the long run. Investing in new central heating radiators designed to maximise the energy you use is crucial. And there are other things you can do around the home to help take control of those heating bills.

Tips for Energy Efficiency in the Home

There are obvious things you can do in your home to make sure you get the most of your central heating radiators like making sure doors are closed. But drafts are one of the biggest problems, especially in old homes. First check your windows. If you can feel the draft, and your radiators are under the window you don't have to invest in expensive new double glazed windows. You can buy affordable window sealants that may look like cling wrap but are cleverly designed to keep the draft out - simply use invisible tape to fix the film to your window panes and blast your hairdryer over the film to tighten it for a clean look. Because it's such a cheap solution, in the summer, you can simply take them down!

Optimising your Central Heating Radiators

If you have a fireplace or folding staircase in the attic, you need to target these 'holes' in your home. Loft conversions are increasingly popular but in the process of creating an extra room, you're stripping the point in your home where insulation used to sit and replacing that insulation with a sheet of plywood. Simple steps like insulating the attic hatch door with a thick layer of carpet on top can help reduce drafts reaching the rest of the house. Remember if you leave your central heating radiators on all day to heat your home, heat rises - and at night could escape through a poorly insulated roof. It makes sense to invest in a proper attic air cover to reduce air leaks.

Save the World!

Fireplaces look beautiful, but if they're not used they can be a very effective way of losing energy during the winter months. Sealing a fireplace could drastically impact on your central heating bills; a research study in the States found taking this step can reduce energy consumption by 30%. Making your central heating radiators work harder for your home while you pay less isn't just about saving cash - it's about saving the environment too.

Shop Online for New, Efficient Central Heating Radiators

If you are looking to invest in new central heating radiators for your home Simply Radiators have a stunning selection online. Find traditional, contemporary and designer central heating radiators from the radiator experts! If you would like any help or advice, call 01908 566 906. Alternatively drop us an email to info@simplyradiators.co.uk.