Trade Radiators Advice Centre & Heating Blog

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DIY expert or beginner? We’ve got guides to cover every aspect of radiator installation and maintenance.

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Recent Blog Posts

Best electric column radiators for 2022
Electric radiators are great for people who don't have gas central heating systems. No longer are you restricted to bulky storage heaters. You can now get stylish and efficient electric column radiators. We list the best here in this article.

21 June 2022
How to remove a radiator
Removing a radiator is a relatively simply job as long as you follow some important steps. In this article, we show you what tools you need and how to remove your radiator without needing to drain your whole central heating system.

14 June 2022
Why do radiators need bleeding?
Letting the air out of radiators, or 'bleeding' is an important way of ensuring your radiators are heating up fully. We explain all in this article.

23 May 2022
Unusual and funky radiators
You don't have to choose standard white convector radiators. There's a massive range to choose from in all types of designs, coours and finishes. We show you a few of Trade Radiators' quirkiest radiators here.

23 March 2021
How to deal with a noisy radiator
Radiators quite often make noise. It's an inevitable part of water flowing through pipes. But sometimes that banging or ticking can be serious. Read on to find out when you need to take action.

25 April 2022
Very small radiators that pack a punch
If you've got limited space in your room, that doesn't mean you have to have a tiny radiator that doesn't kick out much heat. Read this article to see which small radiators kick out some serious BTUs!

11 April 2022
Heating an outdoor shed
With more and more people basing themselves at home, transforming the garden shed into a more usable space has become increasingly popular. In this article we look at the best radiators for making the shed usable all year round.

29 March 2022
How to decorate a radiator
Bringing a radiator back to life by painting or decorating it is easy as long as you follow some basic rules. It can involve sanding right back of a simple as putting a radiator cover over the top. We look at this issue in more detail in this...

21 March 2022
How to heat the garage
In this article, we'll look at what radiator you can install to heat up your garage in a cheap and effective manner so that you can really make use of the space on a year-round basis.

14 March 2022
How to keep your loft warm
In this article we look at the best ways to keep your attic room warm and recommend the top radiators to heat your loft space.

7 March 2022

Energy and Heating Posts

Heating an outdoor shed
29 March 2022
How to heat the garage
14 March 2022
How to keep your loft warm
7 March 2022
Do you need radiators with underfloor heating?
10 January 2022
How to keep your conservatory warm in winter
4 January 2022

DIY Troubleshooting Posts

How to remove a radiator
Removing a radiator is a relatively simply job as...

14 June 2022
Why do radiators need bleeding?
Letting the air out of radiators, or 'bleeding'...

23 May 2022
How to deal with a noisy radiator
Radiators quite often make noise. It's an...

25 April 2022
How to replace a radiator with a heated towel rail
When and where is it best to replace a radiator...

21 February 2022
How to bleed a radiator without a key
If you've got a modern radiator then there is an...

5 December 2021