A plumber has is issued a warning to anyone who dries their clothes on the radiator.
While throwing a damp top onto a warm radiator might seem harmless and offer a a quick dry, it could end up costing households more in the long run.
As RSVP Live reports, Jordan Chance at PlumbNation warned that drying clothes on radiators puts more pressure on your boiler and therefore leading to higher bills, reported.
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He advised: "We would recommend that you stop using your radiators to dry your clothes.
"The clothes that you place over the top of your radiators prevent the heat from escaping and heating your room, meaning that your boiler has to pick up the slack and work at a greater rate - increasing costs."
As well as costs, the plumber warns that drying clothes on radiators can also lead to other major issues like mould.
Jordan added: "Similarly, the increase in the air's moisture can create condensation, leading to potential issues with mould and dampness."
Jordan said: "If you have a radiator cover make sure to check that it is a good conductor of heat. Radiator covers made from materials such as wood are poor conductors and can prevent heat from being dispersed effectively - wasting energy and money.
"Also, if your radiator cover has a solid top then you may be losing even more heat, as it will be absorbed by the top of the cover."
An easy task which can slip many people’s minds is bleeding your radiator, which helps air flow and makes them more efficient.
PlumbNation explained: "Bleeding your radiator is essential in preventing the efficiency of your radiator from decreasing, as a result of air entering your heating system."
"The quickest way to check if air has entered your heating system is to turn your central heating on and feel your radiator. If the radiator is warm at the bottom but cold at the top this is generally a sign that air is present."
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