Radiator operation

Radiators are often sited under windows so the warm air from the radiator heats the cold air from the window. The performance of the radiator will be affected if curtains are allowed to drape over the radiator or if shelves are fitted above it. The positioning of furniture and tables directly in front of the radiator should also be avoided.

Thermostatic valves fitted to your radiators enable each room to be independently controlled. The higher the number on the thermostat the hotter the room should get, up to a maximum of around 22 degrees C.

Each radiator will operate independently so it is likely that some radiators will be at different temperature to others dependent on whether the thermostat has shut down or not.

Shutting radiators off completely in rooms adjacent to heated rooms will have the effect of cooling the heated room as radiator sizes are calculated on the assumption that all rooms will be heated. It is more advisable to turn the radiators to a lower or frost setting.

Time clocks are provided to give control of your heating and hot water, central heating will take around 30 minutes to bring the house to the desired temperature so this should be taken into account when setting the clock.

Room thermostats give overall control of the heating within the house, accurate setting of the room thermostat can reduce your fuel bills, reduction of 1degree C can reduce fuel bills by 10%.

Regular servicing of your central heating boiler is vital, it will ensure maximum efficiency and maintain the reliability of the boiler for years to come.