Have radiators at home in winter, it is common to maintain the temperature. However, it is a reality that they will consume a lot of energy and can represent an important part of the total. We are going to tell you a mistake that you should avoid if you have radiators at home, since you could be consuming significantly more. It is a mistake that many people make, but you can easily avoid it and, without a doubt, it will come in handy in the winter months.
What is the error? Basically, it is putting decorations and things on top. This will cover the air outlet, in addition to absorbing the heat that they could give off. Therefore, you would be wasting energy and could be consuming more than necessary, in addition to preventing the room from heating properly.
Do not cover the radiators
The first thing, somewhat logical, is that you shouldn't put things right on top of the radiator. For example, don't put wet clothes out to dry. With this, what you achieve is that the air does not come out correctly and has to work at higher power to achieve the desired temperature. It is important that they are as free as possible.
Now, beyond this obvious fact, it is common to make the mistake of putting a shelf above, some furniture or ornaments. It doesn't necessarily have to be something that is super close to the radiator, since it will even affect if it is a few centimeters higher. What is happening? These materials will prevent the air from leaving properly. They're going to block the heat, basically.
In addition, there are certain materials that can absorb more heat and prevent it from going to other areas of the home. You could find yourself in the situation that you have radiators on, but part of that heat is going to be “stuck” to a shelf that you have placed on top, for example, as well as any other obstacle.
Design and location, keys
Two aspects to keep in mind, whenever you are going to put something near the radiators, are the design and location. Be careful not to put things stuck to the radiator, as we have explained, but also take a good look at the design. There are radiator covers that can be useful in some cases, since they are specifically designed to let heat pass through without problems. Although they will always cover something, it will not be the same as having a fixed table.
Therefore, check very carefully the design of the decorations, shelves and materials that you are going to put nearby. The ideal is that you have things that adapt perfectly to your radiators and thus prevent that heat from being trapped, wasting energy and causing you to have to turn them on for longer or more power, to reach the degree of comfort.
In short, as you see, it is very important that do not have the radiators covered at home. It is essential to make the best use of the heat they give off. Otherwise, you could be consuming more energy than you need. If you have home automation, you can use smart thermostats and have greater control. You can always see the devices connected to the network, and thus verify that the thermostat is really connected correctly.