Designer Radiators: Are They Efficient Enough?

Which type of radiator is the most efficient?

Aluminium is the most efficient type of radiator since it is excellent at conducting heat, meaning it heats up to the desired room temperature very quickly. This means that less energy is used in bringing the material up to a desired temperature when compared with other metals commonly used for radiators. 

Thanks to its thermal qualities, aluminium radiators generally use lower amounts of water than its competitor metals. Again, this means that less energy is used to heat the water and pump it round your heating system, and less water is used overall. 

What are the different types of designer radiators

There are a range of different designer radiators to choose from to suit your home or office space. Some of the most popular types include:

• Vertical radiators 
• Tubed radiators
• Column radiators
• Heated towel rails 
• Flat front panel radiators
• Double panel radiators

Do designer radiators give enough heat?

As much as designer radiators look great in your home, sometimes, they won’t offer the same heating performance as a standard radiator. 

This doesn’t need to be an issue though, and it can be an easy fix. Provided you know how much output you need to heat your room, you can work out which are the best radiators for heat output. A good heating company should be able to advise on the correct size and heat output for your bome. Not only will your radiator look great, but it will also do a great job of getting your room toasty warm. 

Although it doesn’t make a significant difference, certain colours of radiators, like chrome or black, are less efficient than standard white radiators. 

Are designer radiators warmer than normal radiators?

As a rule of thumb, designer radiators won’t typically give out the same heat as normal or standard-style radiators. 

A lot of designer radiators don’t have convection fins, which means they don’t circulate the warm air they create as effectively as standard radiators.

Vertical radiators won’t give out the same heat output as horizontal radiators since they don’t have the same length to draw cold air up for convection. 

Where should I fit designer radiators?

Regardless of whether your radiator is designer or not, it should still always be fitted in the coldest part of the room. 

This used to be under windows, but thanks to modern double-glazed homes, this may not be the coldest spot anymore. You can put radiators where they won’t affect the usage of walls, which is why many people choose to have vertical radiators since they don’t take up too much room. 

Do designer radiators add value to a home?

Not only do designer radiators enhance your interior design, but they can also add value to your home too. 

Regardless of aesthetics, heating a home efficiently is important for buyers and new, designer radiators will make the property look much more appealing. 

Not only this, designer radiators can add style to certain homes. For example, adding traditional style cast iron radiators to period properties can really complement the space and add further style that potential buyers look for. 

Installing designer radiators

Installing designer radiators can add a lot of value to your home, both in terms of your own personal aesthetic and the price of your house. If you’re looking to replace your old radiators with new, designer radiators, it’s important you get the right help. 

At Lacey Plumbing & Heating, we can advise on the correct size radiators for your home, supply and install your new radiators, fitting them in a suitable position so your rooms are heated efficiently and effectively. Get in touch with the team today.