Trade Radiators Advice Centre & Heating Blog

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Recent Blog Posts

How do electric radiators work?
In this article, we look at some of the different types of electric radiators and how they work in heating your home.

17 September 2021
Can you cover electric radiators?
Electric radiators haven't traditionally been the most attractive way of heating a home, so if you have some old electric rads in your property, you may well be wondering if it's possible to cover them up.

7 September 2021
Should radiator valves be fully open?
In this article, we'll look at how to have a balanced heating system so that all your radiators get equally hot.

24 August 2021
How to paint behind a radiator
In this article, we'll look at the main ways you can paint that hard-to-reach area behind your radiator.

17 August 2021
How to flush sludge out of your radiator
We look at how you can get rid of brown radiator sludge and get your rads back to working at optimal performance.

10 August 2021
How much does it cost to replace a radiator?
If you've got old radiators that you think are suffering from problems then it's time to look into upgrading them.

3 August 2021
How to paint a radiator
A freshly-painted radiator can make a huge difference in revitalising your decor.

27 July 2021
Replacing storage heaters: what are the alternatives?
Upgrading to something more modern can be beneficial for your health as well as your finances.

20 July 2021
Advantages and Disadvantages of Aluminium Radiators
We look at the positives and negatives of aluminium radiators and help you decide whether installing one in your home is the right option for you.

13 July 2021
Difference between Type 21 and Type 22 radiators
We look at the differences between convector radiator types so you can make an informed decision on which rad is best for you.

6 July 2021

Energy and Heating Posts

How do electric radiators work?
17 September 2021
Replacing storage heaters: what are the alternatives?
20 July 2021
Underfloor heating vs Radiators: which should you choose?
8 June 2021
What's the ideal room temperature in the UK?
1 June 2021
How do heating elements work?
27 April 2021

DIY Troubleshooting Posts

Should radiator valves be fully open?
In this article, we'll look at how to have a...

24 August 2021
How to paint behind a radiator
In this article, we'll look at the main...

17 August 2021
How to flush sludge out of your radiator
We look at how you can get rid of brown radiator...

10 August 2021
How much does it cost to replace a radiator?
If you've got old radiators that you think are...

3 August 2021
How to paint a radiator
A freshly-painted radiator can make a huge...

27 July 2021