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2026 Colour Drenching: Style Your Radiator to Match Your Walls
Traditionally, radiators were the "forgotten" furniture. We painted them white, hid them behind sofas, or covered them with bulky wooden cabinets. But in 2026, the interior design world has embraced a more immersive philosophy: Colour Drenching.

Radiators Direct
Feb 273 min read


How to Add an Inhibitor to Your Central Heating System
Maintaining your home’s heating system isn’t just about choosing the right designer radiators; it’s about protecting the invisible lifeblood of the system - the water.

Radiators Direct
Feb 114 min read


Adding Radiators to an Existing System
Adding a radiator to your current heating system can improve comfort and warmth in your home, especially in rooms that feel colder than others. But before you start, it’s important to understand how your existing system works

Radiators Direct
Jan 155 min read


How to Fix a Leaking Radiator Valve: DIY Guide & Tips
This guide offers practical, easy-to-follow steps for homeowners to tackle minor leaks themselves and explains when it’s best to bring in a professional.

Radiators Direct
Dec 3, 20255 min read


How to Bleed a Heated Towel Rail
A quick and easy-to-follow guide to bleeding your bathroom heated towel rail.

Radiators Direct
Jul 8, 20254 min read


Curved Radiators and How to Measure for Them
In this guide, we’ll explore what curved radiators are, when and why to use them, and most importantly, how to measure accurately for a perfect fit.

Radiators Direct
Jun 6, 20253 min read


Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Radiators & Heating
Performing basic maintenance now ensures your heating system is efficient, safe, and ready when the temperatures drop.

Radiators Direct
May 12, 20253 min read


How to Balance Your Radiators (And Why You Should!)
Balancing your radiators is not just a task; it's a key step toward ensuring your home's comfort and efficiency

Radiators Direct
Apr 16, 20255 min read


Your Most Commonly Asked Radiator Questions
We take a look at the most frequently asked questions we receive at Radiators Direct.

Radiators Direct
Nov 25, 20246 min read


Winter Heating Tips....without the Central Heating?
As living costs rise, energy concerns grow, and fuel prices soar, we've compiled a helpful guide to staying warm without using your heating.

Radiators Direct
Nov 18, 20244 min read


How to Fix a Leaking Radiator
Leaking radiators can be both frustrating and harmful to your home, but what many don’t realise is that the problem can often be fixed quickly and at minimal cost.

Radiators Direct
Sep 11, 20245 min read


Maintenance Jobs to Keep Your Heating System Running at Its Best
There is little maintenance needed to keep your radiators working effectively. Keeping them free of dust, particularly in models with...

Radiators Direct
Jul 18, 20232 min read


What Is Inhibitor and Why Should It Be Used?
Using an inhibitor is a crucial component in maintaining a clean, healthy and efficient central heating system. It could mean the...

Radiators Direct
Oct 4, 20223 min read


What Are Pipe Centres and How Are They Measured?
Accurate measurement of pipe centres is vital to ensuring that the radiator's connection points align with the existing pipework, preventing installation issues and ensuring proper functionality.

Radiators Direct
Oct 4, 20221 min read


Changing a Manual Valve for a Thermostatic Radiator Valve
It is relatively straightforward for a professional to swap a manual valve for a TRV and it is recommended that all radiators in the...

Radiators Direct
Oct 4, 20221 min read


How to Completely Turn Off Your Radiator Valves
When removing a radiator, for example when decorating, the valves can be used to isolate the radiator and make the procedure more...

Radiators Direct
Oct 4, 20221 min read


How to Adjust Your Radiator Valves
Having your radiator valves set correctly is essential in ensuring that the room is at a comfortable temperature and that energy is not wasted.

Radiators Direct
Oct 4, 20223 min read


How to Bleed a Radiator
Regardless of how shiny and expensive your radiator is, it is highly likely that it will require bleeding at some point.

Radiators Direct
Oct 4, 20223 min read


Your Guide to Replacing a Radiator Like for Like
If you want to replace a radiator without having to change the existing pipework, it needs to be the exact same size – in width and depth...

Radiators Direct
Oct 4, 20222 min read


Choosing to Go Dual Fuel: Is It Right for Me?
Some of our heated towel rails can be installed as dual fuel, meaning that the towel rail also comes with an electrical element. Using a...

Radiators Direct
Sep 30, 20222 min read
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