As the UK grapples with freezing temperatures and soaring energy bills, Brits are on the hunt for effective ways to retain heat in their homes. Amazon is offering a nifty gadget that can be installed in seconds and “stops heat escaping”.
The Myhomeware Radiator Air Flow Adapter Heat Diverter Booster, designed to enhance your heating efficiency, is priced at just £17.99 for a compact 400mm version, though the cost rises to £38.99 for the largest 2,000m size. Simply measure the radiator(s) you wish to upgrade and choose the suitable size.
The product is available in sizes rounded to the nearest 100mm, ensuring most radiators can be accommodated. The Myhomeware Radiator Air Flow Adapter Heat Diverter Booster pledges to boost performance by addressing the common problem of heat rising and vanishing through windows instead of warming the room.
The design of the item directs heat flow, minimising the likelihood of lost warmth and “providing a warmer environment”, as per the product description. The firm asserts this is “a more effective and efficient way of heating any room”.
The tool, which diverts heat away from the radiator and around the room, is popular on Amazon
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Customers have been lauding the effect these devices have had in their homes, with one stating: “The radiator diverter is great. I noticed how much warmer the room was the first time I used it”, reports Lancs Live.
Another said: “I was having draft issues with the heat rising directly behind my thermal curtains rather than into the room. The diverter neatly tucks my curtains behind, giving heat fewer places to escape.”
One reviewer was thrilled with the results, saying: “Even if the concept is hopes and dreams, just being able to lip my curtains behind it makes a difference and heat is being redirected by this factor alone. Does as intended in keeping heat away from the cold window above.”
Another customer shared their positive experience, stating: “I don’t know why radiators don’t come with these attached, such a simple design! I wasn’t sure how well these would work, but I have been really pleased with them.”
A fourth reviewer claimed to have noticed a significant improvement at home, saying: “One of my radiators is under a window with obvious loss of heat which meant the middle of the room barely got warm unless I hiked the heating right up. Now I can feel the heat in the room and don’t feel much heat over the radiator.”
However, not all customers were satisfied with their purchase. One reviewer thought that it “didn’t make much difference” in their house, while another buyer pointed out a major flaw, stating: “This product really isn’t well thought out. They didn’t account for depth at all, as such it only covers half the radiator.”
Alternatively, for a more budget-friendly option, Brits have found that placing reflective foil behind the radiator can make a substantial impact. The Diall Radiator reflector, which costs £15 for 5m2, is available at B&Q.