Are Aluminium Radiators Cost Effective?
With more and more homeowners choosing to upgrade to aluminium radiators, you’re likely to be wondering what all of the fuss is about. Their ability to help reduce your energy bills are a leading factor in this. Sleek in design, and a lot more energy efficient than their steel counterparts, aluminium radiators can help you heat your home in a far more cost effective way.
What makes aluminium radiators so cost effective? Let’s find out:
Quick Heat Up Times
One of the main reasons that aluminium radiators are so cost-effective is due to the fact that they heat up more quickly than traditional radiators, like steel are able to. This is due to the fact that aluminium is a good conductor of heat. This means that less energy is required to heat the room up to the desired temperature, and therefore substantial savings can be made.
Low Temperature Water Supply
Another reason that aluminium radiators are so energy efficient and therefore so cost-effective is due to the nature of the water supply. Firstly, an aluminium radiator contains much less water than a steel radiator. In addition to this, the temperature of the water supply is a lot lower. While traditional heating systems require the water temperature to be between 70 and 80°C, the water supply to low temperature aluminium radiators only needs to be between 30 and 55°C. This saves a huge amount of energy, and therefore money when it comes to your annual heating bills.
Even Heat Distribution
The issue with traditional radiator systems is that they have a tendency to create hot and cold spots in the property. This means that energy is wasted in the areas where heat is lost – it also creates poor indoor air quality. Aluminium radiators on the other hand are far more responsive to changes in temperature, and spread heat evenly throughout the property. The innovative aesthetic shape of the aluminium radiators we can install at Pipelife are designed to improve hot air flow and to increase thermal efficiency. When paired with underfloor heating, which creates an even distribution of heat by effectively turning the floor into a giant radiator, the benefits of aluminium radiators for saving you money are significant.
Aluminium Is Durable
Another one of the reasons that aluminium radiators are more cost effective is due to the fact that aluminium is a highly durable material. As an alloy, aluminium is very unlikely to react with any other materials or chemicals that could damage the metal. This resistance to rust and corrosion means that an aluminium radiator will maintain its quality for a very long period of time.
Considering Upgrading Your Heating System?
If you would like to hear more about the benefits of installing aluminium radiators, including what’s involved in the installation process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our experienced and friendly team at Pipelife. We can also talk you through our other renewable heating solutions, including underfloor heating and air to water heat pumps.