Introduction: A Classic Heating Solution for Modern Homes Cast iron column radiators have been a staple of home heating for over a century. With their unique blend of vintage charm and modern efficiency, these radiators...Continue reading
Category: Advice
The Ultimate Guide to Energy Efficient Radiators: Save Money and Stay Warm
Why Energy Efficiency Matters With rising energy costs and growing concerns about the environment, making your home more energy-efficient has never been more important. One of the easiest ways to improve efficiency is by upgrading...Continue reading
Power Flushing
The Norstrom Proflush system is one of the best power-flushing machines on the market, sold on the Corgi Direct website and constantly recommended on the most recognized UK plumbing forums. The filtration unit has easy...Continue reading
Air Source Heat Pumps: Radiators
Many believe that heat pumps must be combined with underfloor heating because their temperature output doesn't match that of a gas boiler. However, this is not the case. Not only can you use them to...Continue reading
Air Source Heat Pumps: Cost
Compared with new gas or oil-fired boilers, air source heat pumps tend to be more expensive (sometimes overly so). Their price can vary between £6,000 and £18,000 depending on the type of pump and size...
Advice: Radiator Care – Part 2
Steam radiators need their air vents cleaned regularly. These are usually located halfway down one side of each radiator unit. If the air hole becomes blocked, it can compromise the efficiency of your heating system...Continue reading
Advice: Radiator Care – Part 1
It is important to know, before you start, whether you have hot water or steam radiators. The easiest way is to look at the number of pipes coming out of them: if there's only a...Continue reading
Advice: Radiator Covers Increase Energy Bills
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...Continue reading
Choosing a Radiator: Materials
Steel Extremely durable High heat output and efficiency. Generally the most budget-friendly option. Will heat up and cool down quickly giving easy control Check out our range of steel radiators here: Steel. Cast Iron Industrial...Continue reading
Choosing a Radiator: Valves
A question we're often asked is: do you need to have radiator valves? Valves allow you to control the temperature of each individual radiator and, therefore, your heating bill. You can effectively turn rooms off...Continue reading