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Pros and Cons of the Different Types of Radiators

Choosing a radiator often seems to be a daunting and complicated task. With endless choices available in the marketplace and knowing full well this is a decision youu2019l need to live with, literally for all the winters that lie ahead, you certainly donu2019t want to make a decision you may later regret.<br>To help, here are tips to gain the knowledge you need in order to make an informed and suitable decision for your specific heating needs, allowing you to add warmth, style, comfort, and value to your home.

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Pros and Cons of the Different Types of Radiators

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  1. Pros and Cons of the Different Types of Radiators Each type of radiator has its own pros and cons. Here are a few to be considered when choosing the best radiator for your home: Cast Iron Radiators Beautiful in Art Deco, Regency, Victorian and Edwardian type houses. Cast iron radiator is the most efficient conductor of heat. Pros:  Excellent conductors of heat  Work best in large spaces, especially in those with high ceilings  Can be custom-built to exact size specifications, specifically heat output requirements, design for each room space, and colors Cons:  Expensive, not for the economically-minded Stainless Steel Radiators. Stainless steel radiators bring an artistic modern flair to a home. These types of radiators are hand-crafted, giving the buyer a product with superior craftsmanship. Pros:  Tolerant of extreme temperatures  Easily customized in terms of size  Responds well to frequent cleaning Cons:  Expensive, not for the economically-minded

  2. Steel Radiators Steel Radiators are popular because there are many different models and sizes available. They are very well-priced, in comparison to other types of rads as well. Pros:  Variety of sizes  Easy to maintain  Economically priced Cons:  Only available in white Fan Convectors Fan convectors provide the optimum heating solutions for particular spaces and scenarios. They are known for their good amount of heat output in a more compact format. Pros:  Able to switch on and off, will provide an instantaneous heat source.  Direction of heat is controlled and equally distributed.  By design, a low surface temperature appliance eliminates the risk of injury due to hot surfaces.  Easy to run and install. Cons:  The movement of the fan may not be to everybody’s liking  Dust can be found in the filter and motor  Uses electricity to run the fan motor

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