Buying New Radiators: Why Chrome Makes a Great Choice

If you're reading this article, then it’s probably because you're thinking of buy new radiators. Here, we’re going to put forward the argument for chrome radiators.

 They, in our opinion, offer such flexibility that they are the ideal choice in most circumstances, so whether you're looking to buy towel radiators or standard radiators, we’re going to show you why you should choose chrome.

• Conductivity sweet spot: chrome radiators are perfectly responsive. They warm up relatively quickly, but they cool down at a slightly slower rate. This makes them ideal for people who want an on-demand system, which means that you want the heat to arrive as quickly as possible after turning the radiator on. If you use a timed central heating system, this is less of a concern, but if you’re the type of household that just wants the heat on an ad hoc basis, they are ideal.

• Durability: chrome is a finish added to the radiator. As well as conferring other benefits, it also increases the durability of the radiator. This means that it will be harder to accidentally damage and chip, which is something that happens easily with standard white-painted radiators.

• Less susceptible to corrosion: chrome also acts to minimise the risk of corrosion to the underlying radiator (which is usually made of aluminium, and which has quite a high risk of corrosion in compared to steel units). This is ideal for use in rooms that get damp frequently, and why chrome towel radiators are particularly popular. Chrome towel radiators are at less of a risk corrosion in the bathroom, and so are the perfect choice.

• Easier to achieve perfect finish: one of the main reasons that people buy chrome radiators is because they look amazing. It is the choice of finish for many radiator designers, especially those that want to create a contemporary look from their radiators. The finish on a chrome radiator is smooth, clean and fleck-free.

• Lightweight: chrome adds very little weight to the radiator, and couple this with an aluminium unit, makes them one of the lightest, if not the lightest choice of radiator on the market. This makes them particularly useful for use on non-supporting walls. It means that the wall will easily take the additional weight of the unit. Their lightweight property also means that they're much easier to install than other types of radiator, which then drives down installation costs.

• Competitively priced: finally, chrome radiators are one of the most popular choices on the market. That means that there is greater demand for chrome radiators than for other types and increased demand means increased supply, and consequently, lower prices. Furthermore, chrome is relatively inexpensive anyway, which makes them even cheaper. If you’re looking for good quality at a good price, then chrome is ideal.

As you can see, there are many advantages to choosing chrome-finished radiators. If you would like to browse a collection of chrome radiators, including chrome towel radiators, then please come along and browse the collection on sale at Designer Radiators Direct.