A plumbing expert has issued a warning about drying wet clothes on radiators during the winter months.
PlumbNation's Jordan Chance says leaving cloted on a radiator puts pressure on your boiler leading to higher energy bills. He explained that drying clothes on radiator prevents the heat from escaping.
Drying your clothes this way can even lead to health problems down the line, reports RSVP Live. Jordan said: "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.
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“Similarly, the increase in the air’s moisture can create condensation, leading to potential issues with mould and dampness." Jordan stressed that it is important to check if you radiator is doing its job properly and to bleed it regularly.
He 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. 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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