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Enhance Your Decor With Radiator Covers

We couldn’t live without radiators as they keep us warm in the winter.  However, as homes are increasingly shrinking they also take up valuable floor space.


If you are looking for Radiators for Sale, whether second hand or new you have to be mindful of your budget.  You may not be able to buy the sleek designer styles, but these days all radiators are efficient in giving out enough heat.


If you can only afford the standard models, you may want to cover them up with covers.  At the same time as hiding them, you will gain some space on top on which to put some ornaments or other things that you have no room for.

 


The majority of radiators are in fact convectors.  If you have a look at panel heaters you will see that these have two panels with fins between them.  Heat is provided by it being pushed out of vents at the top.


In normal uncovered circumstances this heat goes to the ceiling and it moves around the room in circles.  If you have covers with the right kind of backdrop your radiators will actually distribute the heat more evenly resulting in the hot air to be pushed through the room.


The secret lies also in installing the right backing.  This will stop the heat being pushed against the wall. Covers are useful for the modern panel types as they sometimes become too hot and you stand the chance of your fingers being burned.  This is especially true if you have small children who are not yet aware they shouldn’t touch a hot radiator.


You should always consider whether your home is insulated enough to be energy efficient.  Furthermore, you should also not obstruct them by placing heavy furniture in front of them or obscure them with curtains.


Lastly, you should have your boiler inspected once a year, but it is a requirement to have a maintenance contract.