In an interview about saving money on energy bills, Martin Lewis confirms what we've known for some time: radiator covers drastically increase your energy bills.
You're not only blocking the convection flow, you're also paying to warm the cover before you warm the room. This means it takes longer, keeps your heating on longer and makes it much less effective.
Taking the radiator cover away will show up as a noticeable reduction in your overall energy usage.
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