Plumber's simple trick to stop 'wasted hot air' escaping from radiators to 'channel warmth' around your home

As the winter cold tightens its grip, many of us are left with no option but to crank up the heating. However, we often encounter the issue of heat taking a while to spread evenly and effectively warm our rooms.

A plumber from Your Plumber has stepped up with a vital tip that could help you 'channel the warmth' into your space more efficiently, potentially saving both time and money in the process.

The expert advises that one crucial step to maximise your heating efficiency is to remove any blockages from your radiators, reports the Express.

The nifty trick suggests rearranging furniture like sofas that could be stopping your home from absorbing heat, as well as putting up shelves above any radiators to stop wasted hot air from rising.

Another simple DIY hack the plumber suggested is to "cover a thin sheet of card with tinfoil and place it behind your radiators." He said: "This will reflect the heat back into the room, speeding up the warming process and maintaining the temperature for longer."

It's also crucial to bleed your radiators to eliminate "rid of air pockets". You can test if bleeding is necessary by feeling around each radiator to ensure it heats evenly, not just at the bottom.

Mark Ingram, a technical gas and plumbing tutor at Engineering Real Results (ERR), shared the importance of bleeding radiators: "As time goes on and the temperatures get cooler the demand will only get higher and people may find they have to wait days for an engineer to become available to fix their problem," he said.

"If when you touch all of the radiators you notice any cold spots, you might need to bleed air out of the system, which is an easy job people can do themselves. With bigger concerns, you should always seek advice from a