1. Planning to go in for a Radiator If you are planning to buy a new radiator for your home there is a wide variety available in the markets these days. Contemporary radiators are very attractive in design, colour and form which is suited for all types of home decor. While looks certainly do matter it is important to bear in mind that their primary purpose is to heat the home. To minimise cost of utility bills it is vital to measure the heat output of a radiator that is calculated in BTU/h (British Thermal Units per hour) which would be the requirement for each room in a home. The person most suited to decide the amount of heat needed is a heating engineer or a Gas Safe registered plumber. There also are online BTU calculators that can help to determine the amount of heat needed.

2. Installation.. The location you plan to install it in the house will also impact its performance. They need to be placed in an area of the room that is the coldest generally adjacent to or below a window on an external wall. Most radiators are lie anywhere between 300 to 700mm in height and anywhere between 500 to 3,000 mm long. The norm is the bigger the size of the radiator the more will its heat output be. Finding the right type of radiator is not a problem as there are a large number of cheap radiators available online these days, like those sold on Design Radiators Direct. For those who have limited space or rather would not want a radiator installed, they could opt for a skirting heat solution.cheap radiators available online

3. Heated Towel rails.. Then there are heated towel rails which are a good alternative to conventional radiators. There are those which are used to simply warm towels in a bathroom and others which function as radiators as well and keep the bathroom warm and cosy.

4. The best materials to choose While steel is popular, it is recommended to look for other materials in design, style and shape. One of the best materials to choose from when buying a radiator is aluminium which is eco-friendly, heats fast and helps to keep utility costs low. There are a variety of colours, shapes and designs and with a little research a homeowner can find one that complements the bathroom’s interior design. Besides aluminium is lightweight which makes it convenient to install, requires a low water volume and can be mounted fairly easily on most walls. One of its biggest draws is that it heats up very fast in comparison to other materials.

5. Choice cast iron

6. Traditional choice cast iron When it comes to a traditional choice cast iron is popular especially for column radiators. Although unlike aluminium it takes much longer to warm up but will also remain comparatively warmer than aluminium for a longer time after being turned off. It is heavy therefore the wall or floor it is going to be installed on needs to be structurally sound. Some other emerging options these days are stone and glass with the latter in particular being energy efficient and also aesthetically more attractive.

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