We all have radiators in our homes. But how many of us know how they work? Do you need to know? As long as they keep your home warm in the colder months, surely that’s all you need to know. However, if you want a guide to radiators, then this is the blog post for you.
The radiator in your home uses hot water that is generated by the boiler. This is used to warm the air in the room. Generally speaking, the hotter the radiator, the warmer your room will be. If your radiator isn’t hot all over, or isn’t warming your home, call in our heating expert to have a look at what the issue could be.
Radiators are the most common form of heating for homes. Each room that needs to be kept warm, there will often be a radiator. In larger rooms that need heating there may be more than one radiator. For a radiator to function well it must be free of air and full od water. A radiator service is another service that our heating engineers in Leicestershire can help with.
Have you noticed that there is a cool spot on your radiator? If it is towards the top of the radiator, it is likely to mean that air is trapped inside. You can use the air release vent in the radiator to release the air trapped. This will allow the radiator to fill with water and better heat your home. It is important that you only release the air in your radiator when it is cold. If you are unsure how to do this, please call in our heating specialists. We will make sure your radiators are properly working and full of hot water, with no trapped air.
When it comes to the radiators in your home. You need to make sure that the areas around them a clear. This is because furniture or long curtains in front of the radiators will block the heat from warming the entire room. Tuck your curtains behind the radiator to allow the heat to flow around the room freely. Move the furniture away from the radiator to allow more space for it to work.
If you have noticed that your radiator is getting excessively hot and that your boiler is rapidly turning off, you could have the settings too high. This will happen if the temperature of the water going into the radiator is set too high. In turn, this will waste energy and reduce the efficiency of your boiler too. It is possible to adjust the temperature using the heating controls or adjustment switches on your boiler. If you are unsure how to do this, call our heating engineers in Leicestershire.
Got a problem with the radiators in your home? Call our heating specialists now to see how we can help you keep your home or business warm, all through the year.
