Vertical Radiators | Are They Really Worth it?
Vertical radiators look wonderful, but they often come with some common misconceptions, such as them being really expensive or that they're not as efficient as traditional radiators. This isn't actually the case. But if you're on the fence about whether to go with a vertical radiator or not, then we'll be discussing some pros and cons to see if they really are worth swapping out your old radiators for these vertical ones.
They look amazing
Vertical radiators just look fantastic in the home. They look sleek and modern whilst also still being able to add a cosy hint to the room itself. Coming in a range of different colours and styles, you'll be hard pushed to find one for your home that didn't match your decor or that wasn't suited to your taste.
It maximises space
We moved our radiators and bought vertical ones simply for this reason. We wanted to make better use of the space the living room gave us and with the set up the way it was when we first moved in, it just wasn't feasible. So we decided to have the radiators where they so that we could have a television along the back wall and a corner sofa under the window.
But everyone will be able to benefit from the heat given off by the radiators in their new position because they're at opposite ends of the room, but just placed more functionally. So if you're having to compromise on furniture or room layout because of your old, clunky radiators, then choose vertical ones instead for a more practical feel.
It gives out just as much heat as a traditional radiator
A vertical radiator might not look as though it can produce as much heat as a conventional radiator, but you'd be mistaken. They actually give off just as much heat and are equally as effective as a traditional radiator. In fact, you might need a smaller vertical radiator to do the job of a large, old, horizontal radiator, so don't rule out vertical radiators just yet.
It distributes heat more evenly across the room, making them more eco-friendly
Because of the fact that they run up the wall from the floor, heat can travel across the room more evenly than a conventional radiator that was placed further down the wall but runs longer width ways, if that makes any sense? Rather than radiate heat up and across the room, the heat from a vertical radiator can simply travel across the room without having to force its way up beforehand, which also makes them more energy efficient.
They come in loads of colours, styles & sizes
Depending on where you get them from, vertical radiators are available in several different colours, styles and sizes, which width and depth varying depending on the size and shape of your room. No matter what your style is like, there will be a vertical radiator available that'll seamlessly match your decor. We bought our radiators from B&Q and noticed that there were several designs and manufacturers as well, so keep an eye out for something you like :)
But there are a couple of down sides...
The problem with vertical radiators is that they're not a quick or simple replacement for horizontal ones. The pipes need to be far closer together to accommodate a vertical radiator and, chances are, your home just isn't built for that. We replaced our conventional radiators as they were very old, inefficient ad didn't even have TRVs on.
We were also renovating the room at the time so the skirting boards were coming off etc anyway so it was a prime time to change and move the radiators. We moved them to make the layout of the room more practical and we're super happy with how it all turned out.
If you're looking to fit these yourself, then it will be a pretty long and difficult job, but for a plumber, it won't be any trouble at all, especially if you're not looking to take off skirting board or plaster from the walls.
Another problem with vertical radiators is that they're more expensive than conventional radiators. Although ours weren't designer and didn't cost us several hundred pounds like some of them can, they were over £100 each and we also have a vertical radiator in the hallway as well to save space. So make sure you account for your budget if considering vertical radiators in the home.
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I hope you enjoyed this blog post? Let me know in the comments below as to whether or not you already have vertical radiators or whether you're considering them for your home and I'll see you again very soon with a brand new blog post!
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