Radiator Replacement

Radiator Replacement

 

Radiator replacement is a great idea if you are upgrading your boiler. If you’ve decided to buy a new boiler and upgrade your heating system, it would make sense to consider replacing your radiators at the same time. It would mean less disruption and cost than replacing them both separately. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why replacing your radiators along with your boiler makes sense.

 

Efficiency

 

You may think all radiators are born equal, but you’d be wrong. Radiator performance has improved a huge amount in response to quality and performance regulations.

In fact, modern radiators can be up to 50% more efficient than their year 2000 counterparts. This increased efficiency leads to a decrease in energy bills, meaning that your new radiators will eventually pay for themselves.

Modern radiators also channel water more efficiently. With hot water coming into contact with more radiator surface space, whilst using much less water.

To ensure you have the correct size radiator to heat your room efficiently, you can use a BTU calculator (British Thermal Unit) and take the guesswork out of the equation.

 

Sludge

 

Over time the metal pipes and radiators in your heating system can rust. This rust is collected by the water running through your system and returned to the boiler where it can collect. This collection of debris is called ‘sludge’ and it’s a good reason to replace old radiators.

Sludge can build up in old radiators and stop them from heating to full capacity. Power flushing can sometimes remove sludge build up but starting from £250 it’s a costly treatment without a guaranteed end result. Sludge formation will begin to build up again after the power flush as there will still be corrosion occurring in your old radiators.

System filters can be fitted to the return pipes on your boiler. They collect sludge as it passes through using powerful magnets. This can cost anything between £150-£200 for the filter and installation. Many boiler manufacturers offer an additional warranty period if you install their system filter with your new boiler.

 

Modernising

 

Gone are the days of radiators being a purely functional part of the home aesthetic. Modern radiators can be a focal point of a stylish room, with a wider range of styles and sizes than ever before. If you’re updating your boiler then not only can you increase the efficiency with a new radiator but you can also improve your home decor with a designer radiator.

 

Thermostatic radiator valves

 

If you are looking to make your system as efficient as possible then you may also want to consider adding thermostatic radiator valves into the mix.

Thermostatic radiator valves have a dial allowing you to control the temperature of each individual radiator in your home. Smart thermostatic radiator valves will monitor your activity in each room and heat them accordingly, you can also programme them from your smartphone.

If you’re thinking about installing new radiators then it would make sense to add thermostatic radiator valves too.