subject: How Radiator Cabinets Could Help Save Money, And The Planet [print this page] As the weather gets warmer at last most of us can finally look forward to being able to turn down our heating and radiators, saving money on fuel bills. This is not only good news of course in terms of the amount of money we will have to pay, but it also allows us to reduce the amount of fuel we use, which can only be good news for the environment.
But what if we could extend these two advantages beyond the summer, and right through next winter? Now I know that next winter is a lifetime away, and doesn't bear thinking of just as the weather is getting nicer, but for the very reason that we are not currently having to use the heating much it is the ideal opportunity to look at the advantages which radiator cabinets offer.
Many people who have had radiator covers and cabinets fitted will have already seen a significant drop in the amount they are having to pay for their heating, regardless of the time of year. This means that not only are they saving on their fuel bills, but they are also helping to do their bit for the environment by using significantly less gas.
If the idea of saving money in the future sounds appealing, or you are conscious of the fact that we all have to make a little more effort to reduce our personal consumption of natural resources then it is important to think about how radiator cabinets can help you to achieve this.
Of course many people choose to have radiator covers fitted in their house not for any financial gain, nor even because of any environmental concerns they may have, but simply because they look good. But the truth is that radiators are extraordinarily inefficient, throwing the vast majority of the heat they generate right up the wall and to the ceiling, precisely where it is needed least.
By fitting a professionally made radiator cover over the radiator is possible to prevent this extraordinary loss of heat, and instead have the heat directed right into the centre of the room where it is needed. A well-made bespoke radiator cover will also help to trap air near to the radiator for longer so that it is heated more efficiently.
All of this means that it is usually possible to both turn the heating down, and to have the heating switched off much sooner. Inevitably by being able to turn radiators down, and switch the heating off altogether much sooner, you will be saving both money and resources.
