thinking about moving a rad which is under the window and behind a settee , to just next to the window , will this be a better source of heat flow ?(daft question , i know , but you always seem to see rads under windows) Thanks in advance
2006-06-26 11:06:23 · 10 answers · asked by toppervw 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
radiators are the most inefficient of any heater units,,but if you must have them,,keep them clear of all obstacles,,,and if you have a small electric fan,,turn it on low pointing away from the radiator,,but standing close to it,,,this will increase the radiators reach throughout your room
2006-06-26 11:13:37 · answer #1 · answered by Thunder 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In modern houses the position of radiators are purely down to aesthetics since they are so well insulated and have very little heat loss, which is down to the U-Value of the building materials used. It used to be the case in older types of property with single glazing that the rads were put under the windows to take the chill off the draft that would come in.
Rads heat a room by means of convection and radiation, which causes air circulation around the full room. Assuming your rad has been correctly sized to the room, the position should make no difference.
2006-06-29 08:31:28 · answer #2 · answered by GasManDavie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it really is classic and far extra power useful to have the radiator put in less than the window for most motives, maximum of which have already been defined in previously posts. In older type housing the position there's a significant enormous difference in the quantity of warm temperature that went out through the walls and glazing you'll get assorted water on the abode windows and to counteract this a radiator will be perfect for help allievate the moisture strengthen. As it is a source of draughs having the radiator there guarantees that warmth is dissapated around the room giving more advantageous tiers of thermal convenience. In concept then it really is to keep away from moisture strengthen at the same time as there are surprising alterations in temperature, helps to flow the nice and cozy temperature flippantly and guarantees good themal performance in the course of the gap being heated.
2016-11-15 07:20:48 · answer #3 · answered by borchardt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Radiators used to be placed under windows because of convection. The cold air coming in would meet the hot air rising from the radiator. As cold air is more dense it would push the hot air down and into the room thereby most effectively heating it. This has however been eradicated by double glazing so it is no longer necessary to place them under windows. The majority of heat from modern radiators comes up from the fins not from the front panel so you will still heat the room with the sofa in front (as how air rises in any case). However, leave a gap rather than press the sofa right up against it and also buy some thermal panels (cheap and easy to fit from most DIY stores) on the back of the radiator as this encourages optimum air flow.
2006-06-29 10:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by feelynefyne 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't be wasting heat, because you are effectively insulating the radiator so it will not work efficiently and transmit much heat to the room.
The coldest place in the room is generally by windows that is why rads are generally placed under them. Relocating it close by would be ok, if you have double glazing it should be no problem.
2006-06-27 01:52:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Electric heat is 100% efficient, as 100% of the energy used is converted to heat, unlike gas etc (not sure if yours is electric or hot water, but I'm guessing electric). They don't have to be under the window. People usually put them there because that's where most of the cold is coming from, and also any draft from the windows helps push the radiator heat around. However if your couch is blocking it, it's prob better to move it.
2006-06-26 12:30:37 · answer #6 · answered by daisy519 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have found that the best place for radiators is behind the door where it is not possible to put furniture. By doing so you free up the space under the window and you can use long curtains.
2006-06-27 21:14:12 · answer #7 · answered by xenon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we had the settee in front of the radiator, my mum always insisted that it shouldn't be pushed right up against it. So, it's alright to have it there, just don't push it right on it, otherwise it WILL be a waste of heat.
2006-06-26 11:10:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rads are usually put under windows, to give more places for furniture togo.
2006-06-27 03:53:55 · answer #9 · answered by Marxsparx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of heat used to be lost through windows until double glazing came along. I dont think you will notice much difference if you do move it. If its getting on your nerves get it moved
2006-06-29 02:56:10 · answer #10 · answered by anthony r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋