Best location for radiators

[RadarBailey]

I got some small radiators under windows. A guy from BGas came round and advised moving them away as that's the current advice. I was looking at taking them out and just increasing the size of the other radiatoir. Any views?

Also I've been advised that the best location to put them is towards the centre of the house.

Thanks

 

[namsag]

The theory says put in the middle of house as you dont lose heat directly out of windows but in practise most people put them under windows to mask the cooler air in front of them.
Personally prefer under windows just dont have the curtains in front of rad when closed amazing how many people do it

 

[vulcancontinental]

Put the heat where it's cold, why heat a warmer area?

Wherever you put it you should achieve the correct temp in the centre of the room, trouble is if you sit without anything between you and the window you'll know subconsciously that there's cold over there whether you're actually cold or not. Bit like orange and white light bulbs, no difference just one looks warmer.

Personal opinion only.

BG guys opinion might be swayed by the increased value of the sale.

 

[Whitespirit66]

Several smaller rads, whether under windows or not, are better than one large one. Thet will give a more even spead of heat.

The question to ask yourself, is whether the room is comfortable with your current rads. If yes, then why change to 'current advice'?

Make sure that the rads are correctly sized for the room. Oversized isn't really a problem as they can be turned down. Undersized is a problem. Do the maths here

http://www.radcalcs.com/

The BG bloke would never seek to increase the value of a sale! They wouldn't dream of it!