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Can I put a TV next to a radiator?

BestHeating FAQs – Can I put a TV next to a radiator? It is not wise to put a TV right next to a radiator, due to the potential damage the heat could cause.

How Can I Tell If My Radiator Is Leaking?

darval/iStock/ThinkstockWhen the temperature gauge on your dashboard reads high or a temperature warning light comes on, you have a cooling system problem that may be caused by a leak — be it in the radiator itself or some other componentFirst, make sure it's coolant that's leaking, not another fluid. (Coolant is often referred to as antifreeze, but technically coolant is a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water.) You can easily check the coolant level in your see-through overflow tank. If it's…

How far from the floor should a radiator be?

BestHeating FAQs – How far from the floor should a radiator be? A radiator should be fitted no less than 150mm from the floor.

15 DIY Radiator Cover Ideas With Serious Style

Do different radiator designs affect heat output?

BestHeating FAQs – Do different radiator designs affect heat output? Yes. Several aspects of a radiator’s design will affect how much heat it emits.

Which Is The Right Radiator For My Room?

People often ask whether they should have vertical or horizontal radiators in their homes and whether it really makes a difference. In this blog, we'll look at the when, why, how and where of both tall and wide radiators and making the best use of them.

How to Paint a Radiator

Give an old radiator a cool new look with the right spray paint products and techniques. Here's how to paint a radiator, either working or nonoperational.

How to clean a radiator in five easy steps

If you're guilty of neglecting your radiator, here are a few simple tips for how to clean a radiator, and even save money on your energy bills

Cleaning influencer shows why you should wash your radiators

What is that freakin’ dial on my radiator?

A frustrated expat writes back home to Ask Umbra how his radiators work. Though she’s no building super, she is a super-sleuth — and she tracks down an answer to help him keep his cool.

Cheap Radiator Reflectors to Lower Your Fuel Bills

Central heating radiators do a good job of warming the wall behind them, which isn’t a great use of energy particularly if the radiator is on an uninsulated...

How to Clean a Cast Iron Radiator

Cast iron radiators have been around since the 1860s, using steam to heat the accordion-shaped coils and keep rooms warm during the winter. A central boiler heats water, creating steam that rises through the pipes and into the radiators, and the tightly folded coils retain heat for longer, staying hot even once the boiler is turned off. But these radiators lose their efficiency when dust and grime build up on the coils, preventing the heat from pushing through. Here are some steps to…

Anthracite Horizontal Designer Radiator 400mm x 1416mm (Single Panel)

With its sleek panelled design and trendy anthracite finish, the Milano Aruba Anthracite Horizontal Single Designer Radiator will enhance any modern interior, instantlyThough it may be small in stature, this modern radiator will heat a bathroom, cloakroom or ensuite to a comfortable temperature in no time thanks to an impressive hourly heat outputMade from mild steel, this stylish low-profile radiator has been built to…

Top 5 Statement Designer Radiators

Bring more of your personal style to your home with the help of our top 5 statement designer radiators. This is as extra as home heating will ever get!

How One Swedish Designer Turned Her Ugly Radiator Into a Mini Console Table

In Beata Heuman’s London home, the radiators double as chic storage, all thanks to two clever covers she designed.

What you need to know about your car's cooling system

Cooling-system problems won't just stop you, their wake of destruction will reduce you to tears.