Understanding how many radiators are required in your home may feel difficult at times. Whether you have panel, tubular or column radiators in your home, the process of determining how many are required to heat your room is somewhat similar. If you are renovating our home and are unsure where to start, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Follow this guide and easily figure out how many radiators you will need for your home or room, allowing you to stay warm, all year round. The first thing to remember, is that there isn’t a strict set of rules, and every room will differ, depending on its dimensions, individual qualities, and an array of other factors.
What Size Radiator Should I Choose?
The size of the radiator you require will depend on a number of factors. This will also determine how many radiators you will need inside your room. Larger radiators generally emit more heat, so you will usually require a smaller number of radiators if you choose larger models of heating appliances. You need to consider what temperature you intend to keep your room at consistently. As well as how much heat will be lost. If your room is smaller, then it is likely that you will require a smaller radiator. Larger radiators in a smaller room will often be a waste. As well as taking up space, they also won’t be economically efficient, using too much heat in an area that requires left, wasting your space, time, and money.
Use a BTU Calculator
A BTU heat loss calculator will allow you to easily figure out how many radiators are required for each room. This takes away the hard work, with an automated calculator determining how many radiators are required. All you need to do, is enter some basic details involving the room of your choosing. Details you will need to input include the size of your room, how many windows there are, and where you wish to place the radiators. The position of your radiator or radiators within your room will entirely depend upon the type of radiator you have purchased.
How do I Calculate my BTU?
Calculating your BTU is an easy, automate process, but will require you to enter some crucial details in order to estimate an accurate number of radiators required in your home.
You can enter the room measurements in order to find out how many radiators are required, which will calculate an average number of BTUs required per radiator.
If radiators already pre-exist in your home, you can divide the total number of BTU requirement by the number of radiators to achieve an accurate number of BTUs required. When you have determine the correct heat output, you can figure out how much heat should be generated within each room.
Never attempt to install radiators yourself if you feel it may endanger those within your home, including yourself. Always consult a professional, who can guide you as to how you can install your brand new radiator in a safe manner.
