How-To’s

Choosing the right radiator size for your home can be difficult, particularly if you'd like to make sure your preferred radiator style suits the decor of each room. Not only do you need to think about the way your radiator...

A radiator flush will remove any sludge build-up in your radiator. This is important, as sludge - if left unchecked over time - will lower your radiator’s heating performance.  Now, radiator sludge is a combination of rust, dirt, and scale,...

If the bottom of the radiator is cold, this tends to mean that a build-up of sludge is causing poor water flow in your central heating radiators. Corrosion could also be present inside the radiator unit or connecting pipes. While...

What pressure should your boiler be? In truth, any questions surrounding boilers or boiler pressure can be daunting, especially during winter when a mere glance in the direction of a home boiler can mean waiting for engineers to come out...

Understanding how to heat a conservatory can be tricky - If you're the owner of a conservatory, you know it's a unique space with a design which might not be ideal for heat retention, but serves a variety of purposes....

If you're looking to find out how to replace a radiator, you've come to the right place. At UK Radiators, we understand the importance of a well-functioning heating system. As experts in central heating radiators, we're well-positioned to guide you through...

Now, picture this: you're all snug as a bug in your living space, but suddenly, you start feeling a little too toasty or a bit chilly. That's where the thermostat's location comes into play and it's a puzzle many homeowners...

Air in your central heating system can lead to a range of issues, from a slight decrease in heating efficiency to specific radiators or sections of the system failing to receive hot water, resulting in no heat output within your...

When purchasing a radiator the colour and style are obviously important factors because you want your new addition to suit your home décor. However, the most important factor is finding the right size radiator for your homes heating system (central...

Imagine you go on holiday in the middle of winter, and on your return home, you are welcomed back with a lovely lukewarm flood. You may be thinking “water expands when it freezes” right? But with central heating systems, it...

Hells bells, what is that smell? It isn’t uncommon for various smells to come from both your central heating system and radiators over the course of their lifetime, but don’t worry, UK Radiators is here to help you overcome any...

Are you thinking of redecorating your room but finding there’s one object that’s in your way? Is that object your radiator? It can be disheartening to think your radiator is stopping you from renovating, however, this doesn’t need to be...

With the long summer gone and winter officially upon us, now is perfect for getting your central heating switched on. But wait, you seem to be having issues with your radiator heating up. Your radiator valves may be the cause...

Replacing your old radiator or potentially renovating your home? If you’ve stumbled across this article, you might be thinking about where in your room is the best place to fit your radiator. Positioning your radiator can often be difficult, especially...

Radiators see a lot of action, it’s what they do. And over time, they can start to collect dust and fingerprints - especially chrome radiators. Put them in a bathroom, and you start getting other issues such as unsightly water...

If you’re interested in updating your room and are bored with how your radiator is looking, painting it with a fresh coat of gloss paint can make all the real difference. Before painting your radiator with gloss paint, there are...

As with any other appliance in your home, your radiators sometimes need maintenance. Whether you’re changing the valves, upgrading the look of your home, or are redecorating multiple rooms in the house and need to get behind the radiators, you...

If your radiators are feeling a little cold to the touch or are making clunking sounds as they warm up, there could be trapped air inside. Read our guide on how to replace a faulty radiator bleed valve below.

We’ve put together some of our top tips for heating your home in spring to help get your system ready for the long summer months of little use and also how to make small changes around your home over spring,...

There are two different ways you can control the temperature of your radiators. One way is to install thermostatic radiator valves (also known as TRVs) and the other is to use a smart thermostat that can control the radiators individually....

There are a variety of different ways to conceal radiator pipes in your home so that they are safe and out of sight. Read on to learn how to cover hot radiator pipes.