Energy Saving Guides

With all the information available online, from the useful to the quite unreliable, knowing how to save energy and thereby lowering your energy bills can be quite a daunting and difficult task.

5 Eco-Friendly Alternative Heating Methods for Your Home

Alternative heating methods for homes across the UK are, as you’d expect, a trending topic. With global warming and environmental impacts at the forefront of our minds, eco-friendly heating solutions are helping homeowners to lower their sky-high energy costs and...

A Guide to Eco-Friendly Radiators

Eco-friendly radiators, perfect for warming your home and reducing your carbon footprint, help you do your bit to curb global warming. Of course, homes can be expensive to heat, making energy-efficient heating solutions more important than ever before. In this...

Are Electric Radiators Expensive to Run?

Are electric radiators expensive to run? A common question we get asked, especially considering the rising cost of living, green initiatives and modernisation of heating systems. However, the answer isn't straightforward. With modern electric radiators, you’ll need to consider: Your...

Size Matters - UK Radiators Survey

As a leading provider of heating solutions, we are committed to understanding the needs and preferences of the general public when it comes to energy prices, radiator sizing, and making homes more efficient. To gain valuable insights, we conducted a...

Is It Cheaper to Leave Heating On Low All Day?

As winter approaches and the spectre of high heating bills looms, the debate over whether it's cheaper to leave the heating on low all day or adopt an on-demand approach gains renewed relevance. At UK Radiators, we understand the delicate...

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Cost of Living: Which Radiators Are Most Efficient?

When it comes to managing household expenses, heating is a significant consideration. But don’t stop with choosing the most competitive energy supplier! Strike a balance between staying cosy and saving on energy costs by purchasing one of the most efficient...

Can You Dry Clothes On Radiators?

It’s a rainy day, and you have a pile of freshly washed clothes to dry, which may make you wonder, ‘Can I dry my clothes on my radiator?’. It might seem like a convenient solution, but is it effective?Radiators serve...

Boost Your Radiator's Efficiency and Save on Heating Costs

When it comes to radiator efficiency, there are savings to be made with your choice of radiator, its ongoing maintenance and your heating controls. While a radiator itself isn’t considered by the industry, to much dismay, to have a specific...

Radiator Impact on System Sizing and Configuration Efficiency

There is a common industry faux pas that exists in a lot of online advice - your choice of radiator doesn’t impact your home heating efficiency, essentially, the focus is on the boiler flow temperature. This is true, that is...

Impact of Radiator Material on Heating Efficiency

You’ll come across various opinions about the efficiency of a radiator online, depending on who you ask and what they are selling, some common opinions look like: Cast Iron Retailer: “Cast Iron staying warmer for longer after your heating has...

Simple and Effective Ways to Reduce Heat Loss in Your Home

How to Reduce Heat Loss in Your Home

With the cold weather still lingering and the cost of living crisis still going strong, there’s never been a more pressing time to learn how to prevent heat loss in your home. Keeping your home warm at all times can...

Is the COP on a Heat Pump Accurate?

I feel like all the blogs I am writing lately are a minefield because I generally find myself battling against the industry in the words I'm writing. The answer as to whether the COP on a heat pump is accurate?...

Does Turning Off Radiators in Unused Rooms Save Money?

With the current energy crisis, many are looking for ways to reduce their heating bills, but does turning off radiators save you money? The simple answer is, yes. But here at UKRads, we aim to provide you with valuable knowledge...

Can AI Answer The UK’s Most Googled Heating Questions?

How often do you Google a quick question to only be bombarded by various, sometimes conflicting, answers from different websites? If your answer was “a lot” then you may be excited to hear the news about the new AI chatbot,...

4 Ways To Keep Conservatories Warm During The Winter

By clicking on this article, you’ve probably noticed how your conservatory heating can drastically change throughout the year. After all, they do tend to adapt to the different seasons and can be too hot during the summer and then freezing...

Should I Turn My TRVs Off To Save Money On Heating?

There is a lot of advice about this online, all one stop solutions that work for everyone. However, the vast majority of this advice does not consider how these rules change depending on the property type you have and how...

Should I Turn My Boiler Flow Temperature Down To Save Money?

There is a lot of bad advice in this area. Some will say that you simply turn your boiler down based on the “heating system” in place, whether that be a heat pump, condensing boiler or an older boiler etc....

What Is Weather Compensation?

Weather compensation is the process of adjusting your central heating boiler temperature based on the outside temperature. The warmer it is outside, the lower the boiler temperature you need. Heating systems are sized in the home based on a winter...

Understanding How Heat Energy Works – Background to Weather Compensation

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How To Save Money During The Winter of 2022

12 Steps to Saving Money On Heating This Winter

With winter approaching and energy bills soaring through the roof, we asked our in-house energy expert Daniel Nezhad for some of his most valuable tips for saving energy this winter!