{"id":180887,"date":"2023-10-19T10:49:23","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T10:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotworldreport.com\/?p=180887"},"modified":"2023-10-19T10:49:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T10:49:23","slug":"your-radiators-are-in-the-wrong-place-and-its-adding-100-to-energy-bills-a-year-how-to-save-without-moving-them-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotworldreport.com\/lifestyle\/your-radiators-are-in-the-wrong-place-and-its-adding-100-to-energy-bills-a-year-how-to-save-without-moving-them-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Your radiators are in the wrong place and it's adding \u00a3100 to energy bills a year – how to save without moving them | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

HOUSEHOLDS across the country are readying themselves for winter as the colder weather creeps in.<\/p>\n

But millions might not be aware where their radiators are placed could be adding \u00a3100 to yearly bills.<\/p>\n

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Making small tweaks to where the devices are put can have big implications on your budget.<\/p>\n

The Sun spoke to Nicholas Aukland, energy expert at Trade Radiators, who revealed where you should NOT be putting the heating units.<\/p>\n

Nicholas explained how you don't want to place your radiators behind a sofa, bed or other large, soft furnishing which will absorb the heat.<\/p>\n

He said: "The furnishing will take in all the heat, and prevent it from circulating around the room.<\/p>\n

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"This could be costing you over \u00a3100 a year, especially if you find that you feel the need to constantly turn the heating up just so you can feel it better."<\/p>\n

Nicholas also said you want to sway away from installing your radiators by a door or exit where any heat produced will escape.<\/p>\n

He warned: "You could lose 50% of your room's heating by doing this."<\/p>\n

Where should your radiator be?<\/h2>\n

Nicholas said the main place you want to put your radiator is under the window, which is the "usual go to" spot.<\/p>\n

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This is because the cold air will enter through the glass and can be heated then circulated around the room.<\/p>\n

But, again, be careful not to do anything to block the hot air rising.<\/p>\n

Nicholas explained: "This can be less effective if (the radiator) is covered by curtains, so having them finish just above the\u00a0radiator\u00a0is ideal.<\/p>\n

He added: "It's important to remember that hot air rises so if you can trap and contain the heat downstairs at the lowest points in the home, it\u2019s more effective.<\/p>\n

"More\u00a0radiators\u00a0downstairs may be more beneficial than more\u00a0radiators\u00a0upstairs."<\/p>\n

What to do if you can't move your radiator<\/h2>\n

There's some things you can do if your radiator is already in the wrong place and you can't move it.<\/p>\n

Make sure you reduce draughts under any doors with draught excluders and keep windows closed to prevent any loss of heat.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, keep internal doors closed where possible and seal up any cracks in windows.<\/p>\n

In essence, any avenue that could lead to heat escaping from a room should be blocked.<\/p>\n

If you've got a sofa or other soft furnishing in front of your radiator, do what you can to leave a small gap in between.<\/p>\n

Plus, you could potentially save money by using an electric heater instead of a radiator.<\/p>\n

How else to save on your heating bills<\/h2>\n

Beyond small changes to your radiators, you can earn money to cover heating bills too.<\/p>\n

There's also a host of targeted support available, including cost of living payments and energy bill vouchers.<\/p>\n

The Government is issuing millions of households with\u00a0a \u00a3300 cost of living payment\u00a0within just weeks.<\/p>\n

It is the second instalment of three, totalling \u00a3900.<\/p>\n

You will receive the payment automatically if you receive any of the following benefits:<\/p>\n