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You’ve been using your radiators all wrong – four common mistakes that could be driving up your bills
You’ve been using your radiators all wrong – four common mistakes that could be driving up your bills
Published on December 08, 2022 at 10:15 AM
HOUSEHOLDS should be aware of the four common radiator mistakes that could add adding hundreds to their energy bills.
Radiators are one of the most used items in our homes and with the chillier months kicking in, it’s important that households try to use them more efficiently.
Hanging your washing over your radiators could be wasting energy â and driving up your bills
But you might not know that common radiator mistakes can add hundreds to your energy bills.
Putting the heating on is one of the biggest drains on your energy bill anyway, but sometimes you’re inadvertently doing things that can increase your bills.
Avoiding these errors could put well-earned cash back in your pocket at a time when millions are struggling to get by as the cost of living soars.
If your furniture is blocking your radiators, it might be time to do a bit of feng shui.
This is because you’re blocking hot air circulating around the room.
Again, this could see you leave your heating on for longer or turn it up to compensate.
Anything that stops your heating system from running efficiently will only be costing you more in energy bills.
Uswitch energy expert Will Owen said: “It’s always advisable to keep your radiators as free from obstruction as possible.
“Objects that are in the way can absorb some of the heat from your radiator, costing you more money â and one of the biggest culprits for this is the sofa.”;
If you’ve rejigged your furniture and you’re still feeling chilly, reach for a jumper, hot water bottle and blanket.
As you turn the heating on, make sure all your radiators aren’t on in every single room.
To save money, only leave them running in the room you’re using â otherwise, it’s a waste of energy.
To do this, turn your thermostatic valve down on your radiator â but if you’re not sure how to do this, its based to look at your manual, and there’s plenty of YouTube tutorials on how to do it too.
The average household can save up to £75 every year if they have thermostatic radiator valves fitted on all their radiators, according to British Gas.
Valves can be picked up for less than £4 and they’re easy to replace yourself if some of yours are not working.
Not bleeding them
If you feel cold spots on your radiator, then it might be time to give them a bleed.
If parts of your radiator are cool even when it is blasting out hot air, it could mean air is trapped inside your radiator.
Bleeding your radiator is a simple task â and could stop you from paying a lot more for your energy bills.
You need to turn your heating on to make sure that the system is working properly â make sure the radiators are fully heated before doing anything else.
Check whether there are parts of the radiator which have cool spots â particularly at the top, as this means that there could be air trapped inside.
Switch off your heating though â otherwise you might burn yourself or soak the floor.
You’ll need a radiator key â available at DIY shops â to attach onto the radiator valve, which is located at the top of the radiator.
Turn the key slowly anti-clockwise and if you hear a hissing sound, it means the trapped air is escaping.
Once this stops, close the valve, and this should mean your radiators will run more smoothly.