Radiators &
Power Flushing

Radiators and control valves are a critical element in your heating system. Here is a guide to the various types and sizes.

Double Panel Radiators

Double panel radiators, as the name suggests, have two panels on the outside to distribute heat rather than one. As a result, the double panel has a larger surface area to emit heat from, so it will have a higher heat output than a single panel radiator and is therefore much more efficient. Double panel radiators can also help you save wall space in your home. Rather than needing a large single panel radiator, you can get the same heat output from a much smaller double panel.

Invest In Thermostatic Radiator Valves

Thermostatic radiator valves (TRV’s) can help your radiators work more efficiently by automatically regulating the temperature. Unlike conventional valves which need to be adjusted manually, a TRV can detect when the temperature in the room is too hot or cold and adjust the flow of water to the radiator accordingly. This will help you achieve efficiency as you won’t be wasting energy turning radiators too high, only to turn them down or off again.

Radiator Size and Efficiency

One of the most crucial things to consider when choosing the most efficient radiator is size. Having the correct sized radiator for the room you intend to heat will ensure no energy is wasted.

Larger radiators will often be more efficient. This is because they have a larger surface area to radiate heat, so the water inside them doesn’t need to be as warm as in a smaller radiator to generate the same amount of heat. This also means your boiler won’t need to work as hard, so you’ll save money on your heating bills.

However, it’s important to remember that if your radiator is too large for the room, the high levels of energy required to heat up the large amount of water inside it will likely outweigh what’s needed, which will lead to falls in efficiency.

Why powerflush?

If sludge and debris is not removed from heating systems, it can accumulate in radiators, pipework and heat exchangers, causing severe blockages. This diminishes the transfer of heat and can result in pipe, radiator valve and heating control servo valve damage. In some cases this will eventually lead to the premature failure of the boiler.

Powerflushing is a popular method of cleaning and maintaining a central heating system. A powerflushing unit sends water at high velocity through the system to dislodge and remove debris, limescale, and sludge build-up. A thorough powerflush will improve heat distribution throughout the property, subsequently lowering household energy bills and increasing system reliability.

Radiators & Power Flushing

Radiators &
Power Flushing