Bleeding your radiators is a simple and easy way of improving the efficiency of your central heating system. When you touch your radiator, if the top feels cool while the bottom feels hot, it is an indication of air trapped in the central heating system. It is desirable to release this air to allow the [...]
Underfloor heating is becoming an increasingly popular option for heating new buildings in the UK. The main advantages are that the room is heated more evenly and you can get the same level of warmth from a lower temperature, making savings of up to 20% on other forms of central heating. DIY Projects Underfloor heating [...]
The cold water storage tank is normally located in the attic of the house, and is vulnerable to freezing in winter conditions. Prevention is better than repair, and insulating a cold water tank can save a lot of money and trouble. Insulating jackets can be purchased, but if you have some roof insulating material handy [...]
Radiators have long been a staple of home heating. They have come to be relied on as the unquestioned method of choice when it comes to warming a house. However, in more recent times underfloor heating has been gaining popularity as an alternative heating method. So how do these methods stack up against one another? [...]
At least one extra radiator can normally be added to a modern central heating system, which will be designed for extra capacity as requirements increase, although the boiler may need to be upgraded if you plan on doing a major extension. The addition of extra radiators is simple in principle, involving cutting into the existing [...]
If there is one room in a house where it is likely that people will be peeling off their clothes, then that room has to be the bathroom. And because people will be stripping off in this area, it is imperative that the space is adequately heated in order for everyone to be able to [...]
Central heating is included in all modern homes, and most people have had it fitted. Gone are the days when frost used to build up on the inside of windows in winter and the coal fire had to be got going before the rest of the family got out of bed. Now, double glazing and [...]
Underfloor Heating: the BasicsThe benefit of underfloor heating is that the heat is directed into a living area from below. Traditional types of home heating revolve around wall fitted radiators, open hearths or stoves. What these types of heating have in common is that the heat is dispersed quickly by rising to the ceiling of [...]
If you are thinking about installing an underfloor heating system, you have two primary choices: a warm water system or an electric one. Whichever system you choose, there are definite benefits to underfloor heating that go beyond aesthetics. How Underfloor Heating Works Whether choosing an electric or water system, underfloor heating works the same way [...]
Electric underfloor heatingElectric underfloor heating systems can be quickly and easily installed in a home and work well in small spaces. Electric underfloor heating comes as a length of cable that is placed on the floor in a weave pattern, or as a cable mat that is rolled out and cut to size. While cheaper [...]