With the weather quickly turning colder, you’ll want to make sure your home is ready for colder weather. If you’re hesitant to turn on your heating due to cost, there’s nothing more important than making sure your radiators are working the best they can.
Ideal Home has shared its top tips for making sure your home will be as warm as possible, but you’ll want to get this simple task done before the end of October.
It says: “A little maintenance just before the cooler weather sets in will ensure your radiators give off maximum heat.
“Dust and debris can block heat from radiators, making them less effective. A clean radiator ensures you get the most warmth possible.”
It adds that trapped dust and debris should be removed from your radiator to make sure it is working to its maximum potential.
The home advice site recommends using a radiator cleaning brush which is specifically designed for getting into the nooks and crannies.
Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer to blow away any trapped dust from some areas of the radiator which can be hard to reach, adds Ideal Home.
Radiators Direct says you should also make sure to bleed your radiators.
It says that if your radiator takes longer than usual to heat up, is noisy whilst doing so, or isn’t hot from top to bottom, then it may require bleeding.
It is very normal for air to build up in a radiator, but when this trapped air is left, it can prevent a radiator from running efficiently and effectively.
You should make sure to bleed regularly to release trapped air and ensure they heat efficiently.
By following these simple tips, you can ensure your home will be warmer this winter.