Overview
- An expert in the Which? video says covering radiators with wet clothes makes boilers run longer to reach the set temperature, wasting heat and money.
- The group recommends placing laundry on an airer near a radiator to improve airflow, using a heated airer for smaller loads, or opting for a tumble dryer.
- Commenters responding to the advice also suggested using a dehumidifier to speed drying and reduce damp indoors.
- Which? reiterated earlier guidance to keep thermostatic radiator valves between settings 2 and 3 for about 15–20C, and to use the frost symbol when away to protect pipes.
- Bristol Live and the Daily Mirror amplified the new advice on November 13, quoting the video and highlighting surprised public reactions.