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Tom Drake

Tom Drake

Tom has been writing content to help people improve their lives for over 3 years. Our resident DIY expert, Tom is always on the lookout for ways to help our customers improve their homes. Whether it’s bleeding a radiator or fitting underfloor heating, what he doesn’t know about DIY isn’t worth knowing! When he’s not writing great Only Radiators content, you’ll find Tom walking at the beach or cycling.

Read about Is Your Radiator Making Noise? Here's How to Fix A Noisy Radiator

Is Your Radiator Making Noise? Here's How to Fix A Noisy Radiator

Is your radiator making a clicking, banging or hissing noise and you’re not too sure where it’s coming from? Here are some reasons why your radiator could be making strange noises and how to solve them quickly.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category Heating Essentials

Posted on 16th May 2023

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Read about How To Balance Radiators: A Step by Step Guide

How To Balance Radiators: A Step by Step Guide

If you find a difference in how fast your home’s radiators heat up, your radiators are not balanced! Balancing radiators is a vital procedure before winter comes and half your home feels like a fridge all the time. Follow this simple guide for sizzling winter heating throughout your whole home.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 16th May 2023

6 Min Read
Read about How To Remove A Radiator

How To Remove A Radiator

Removing a radiator to replace it or decorate can seem like a daunting task. Luckily we've created this handy guide to take you step by step through the process.

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Posted on 16th May 2023

3 Min Read
Read about Aluminium Radiators - Why You Should Consider One

Aluminium Radiators - Why You Should Consider One

Aluminium radiators are renowned for their high-performance as they have super high heat up times. Here’s everything you need to know about aluminium radiators along with some of our favourite designs.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category Buying Guides

Posted on 20th January 2023

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Read about How to Flush A Radiator: Step by Step Guide

How to Flush A Radiator: Step by Step Guide

Think of your heating as the body's circulation, with the boiler as the heart. Hidden radiator sludge is a blood clot that slowly suffocates your system. So save your home from a heart attack with this important guide on how to flush it out.

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Posted on 16th May 2022

4 Min Read
Read about Heat Pumps: Everything You Need To Know

Heat Pumps: Everything You Need To Know

Heat pumps are seen as the future of heating in the UK but many of us still know little about them. In this guide we take you through everything you need to know about the revolution in home heating.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category Heating Essentials

Posted on 28th February 2022

6 Min Read
Read about 10 Tips to Save on Heating Bills

10 Tips to Save on Heating Bills

If you’re trying to save on your gas & electric bills, or even wanting to delay switching your heating on, check out these handy tips to save you a few pennies and keep your home as cosy as possible.

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Posted on 4th October 2021

5 Min Read
Read about The Best Vertical Mirror Radiators

The Best Vertical Mirror Radiators

We stock a fantastic range of these mirror designer radiators and so we’ve gathered a few of our top picks for you to reflect upon!

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category Top Picks

Posted on 1st April 2021

3 Min Read
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Read about How To Drain A Radiator

How To Drain A Radiator

Draining a radiator is a job that can feel quite daunting, so we've created this guide to take your through the process without any drama!

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 29th January 2021

2 Min Read
Read about How To Change A Radiator Valve

How To Change A Radiator Valve

Adding new valves to your radiator can help improve its performance and will give its looks a refresh. In this guide we outline how you can remove your old radiator valve and replace it with a new one.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 27th October 2020

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Read about Vintage & Old Fashioned Radiators

Vintage & Old Fashioned Radiators

What are old fashioned radiators and why are they so popular? In this guide we take you through our top vintage radiator styles and give you some design ideas so you can install one in your home.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category Interior Inspiration

Posted on 12th October 2020

4 Min Read
Read about Where To Position A Radiator: Should Radiators Be Under Windows?

Where To Position A Radiator: Should Radiators Be Under Windows?

There are a number of different areas in your home where you can place your radiator, they don't have to be under the window! As long as the radiator isn't blocked in any way, it's purely an aesthetic choice as to where you place it.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 2nd June 2020

4 Min Read
Read about How To Measure A Radiator

How To Measure A Radiator

Measuring your radiator correctly is key if you want to make replacing it as easy as possible. In this guide we outline everything you need to know to correctly measure a radiator.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 28th May 2020

3 Min Read
Read about Dual Fuel Towel Rail Guide

Dual Fuel Towel Rail Guide

A centrally heated towel rail is a modern necessity. An electric towel rail is always there when you need it. But a DUAL fuel heated towel rail will transform your bathroom for the better (and slash your heating bills as a bonus).

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category Buying Guides

Posted on 3rd May 2020

4 Min Read
Read about Energy Efficient Radiators

Energy Efficient Radiators

As we all become more conscious about our impacts on the environment, now is a great time to invest in an energy efficient radiator. We take you through the different types of efficient radiators and show how you can keep your radiators running efficiently.

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Posted on 23rd February 2020

7 Min Read

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