As winter temperatures take a nosedive, many Londoners are on the hunt for effective ways to keep their homes cosy and warm. This includes investing in portable heating solutions like electric throws and fleecy hoodies.
However, there’s one simple yet effective method to maximise your radiator’s heat output that you might not have considered. It’s akin to buying a heavy-duty winter coat, but for your radiators.
The SuperFOIL Radpack Radiator Insulation Reflective Foil may not be the most glamorous item on Amazon, but according to its 4,465 five-star reviews, it could be one of the most practical. Currently, it’s discounted by 8 per cent on Amazon, down to £22.
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The SuperFOIL Radpack Radiator Insulation Reflective Foil has also earned an ‘Amazon’s Choice’ tag, a distinction given to highly-rated, well-priced products available for immediate shipping. According to the product description, it provides up to 95% heat reflection. A single foil sheet, measuring five metres by 0.6 metres, is sufficient to install behind up to five standard-sized radiators, reports Wales Online.
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One satisfied customer praised the SuperFOIL Radpack Radiator Insulation Reflective Foil, stating, “This is a very simple but effective way to reduce heat loss and keep the rooms warm in winter. It is certainly good value for money.”
Another purchaser was so impressed with the product they bought for their mum that they felt the need to share their experience, saying, “I didn’t think it would make a difference, but to my surprise, it made a HUGE difference. Her house is notoriously cold, even with the heating on.
“After fitting this insulation foil, (which was actually very quick and easy), the rooms are really warm now. If I didn’t have see through antique style radiators I’d get some myself. Definitely the best thing we’ve bought in an effort to warm up her icicle of a house.”
The manufacturer describes installation as straightforward with no special tools needed, simply measure the foil sheet against the radiator, cut to size with regular scissors including making slits in the sheet to accommodate the radiator brackets, slide behind the radiator and secure to the wall with the adhesive pads provided.
(Image: SuperFOIL Radpack / Amazon)
The manufacturer asserts that the SuperFOIL Radpack Radiator Insulation Reflective Foil is made with up to 40% recycled material and ‘complies with UK building regulations and meet EU regulations like CE’.
The adhesive pads provided have been the main source of negative customer feedback, with one customer stating, “Great item easy to install good value and a easy way to reduce heat loss through exterior walls, however let down by terrible sticky pads that aren’t fit for purpose. Just buy your own extra strength sticky tape when installing and you’ll have no problems’.
If you’re looking for alternatives to the SuperFOIL Radpack Radiator Insulation Reflective Foil to keep your home warmer for longer, consider the Bush 2kW Convector Heater, currently on sale at Argos for £19.20, down from £24.00, or warm yourself instead of your entire home with the Dreamland IntelliHeat Velvet Plush Heated Throw, available at Dunelm for £69. You can find out more about that here.