Which? recommends foil behind radiators to retain heat

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 10:19 · Archive

Consumer experts Which? suggest placing foil behind radiators to help retain heat in homes.

Consumer experts Which? have suggested placing foil behind radiators as a way to retain heat and keep homes warmer during winter months.

The Energy Saving Trust has provided further guidance on where reflective panels work most effectively. However, the trust disputes the suggestion that kitchen foil can be used for this purpose, indicating that the type of material matters for the technique to work properly.

The advice comes as households look for ways to manage heating costs during the colder season.

How it is being reported

• Consumer experts Which? share radiator trick to help keep homes warm this winterWhich? suggests foil behind radiators to retain heat. The Energy Saving Trust explains where panels work best and disputes the kitchen foil advice.Oxford Mail · 3 Nov, 10:01
• Consumer experts Which? share radiator trick to help keep homes warm this winterWhich? suggests foil behind radiators to retain heat. The Energy Saving Trust explains where panels work best and disputes the kitchen foil advice.Oxfordshire Guardian · 3 Nov, 10:01

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