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One of the most commonly asked questions our customer services teams are asked is ‘How do I increase the water pressure in my home?’ It’s no surprise that this questions gets asked either. There’s nothing more annoying than living in a house with low water pressure, baths take ages to run, showers are disappointing and it can even hinder your washing up! We discuss a few possible causes for low water pressure in your home and what you can do about it.

Neighbours all have low water pressure

If you and your neighbours all suffer from low water pressure, it’s likely that your regional water supplier is responsible. Often their infrastructure simply isn’t good enough to cope with demand and placing pressure (no pun intended) on them to improve their service can be effective. Organise a petition and get ready to fight for it!

You may need to calculate a price for replacing your radiator for one of two main reasons: either you’re renovating your room and you want to update it for style or practical reasons, or it’s faulty and needs to be replaced. Either way, keeping costs down is always preferable and it’s essential that you start with at least some idea of what the final cost will be.

But how do you estimate this when you’re not a professional? Here we go over some of the typical costs, provide some crucial recommendations and add in a few extra tips for getting the most out of your new radiator.

Your dream bathroom my not be physically compatible with the amount of space you actually have available, but you don’t necessarily have to compromise on the theme you choose. A small space, with some clever tricks, can be maximised easily as long as you know what’s on the market to suit your needs.

Bathroom radiators and towel rails

Heating solutions are what we specialise in when it comes to bathrooms, of course. In our experience, most people with limited space opt for designer column radiators because they can be made to fit any space on your wall. The height of each column is flexible, while the number of columns dictates the width of the unit. As an alternative, you could have a heated towel rail fitted. Again there are many variations on these to suit various spaces, whether you need a short and wide heater or a tall and narrow one. These double up as permanent storage for your towels, which saves space elsewhere in the room.

When it comes to bathroom radiators, towel rails are a highly popular alternative to the traditional approach.

They can be installed just as easily but are often more efficient and practical for use in the bathroom, since they provide a convenient storage solution for your towels. They’re also heated at the perfect time, so you can be comfortably warm when you get out of the bath or shower, even on a cold day. Electric towel warmers, in particular, can also be highly effective. What could be better?

You may opt for a free-standing heated towel rack, but in the majority of cases, we tend to see people using wall-mounted electric heaters. These are ideal if you’re happy to keep your towels in one place, since they take up less space and look more cohesive with the rest of your bathroom fittings.

The moment you step out of a hot bath or shower could end one of two ways. You might immediately start to feel the cold and snap out of your relaxed state, or alternatively, you can pick up your fresh, warm towel from a heated towel rail and dry off in comfort. If you’d much prefer the second option, a wall-mounted towel warmer is probably ideal for you. At TradePlumbing, we specialise in providing products of the highest quality at great prices, which is ideal if you’re a professional bathroom fitter looking to source the best towel warmers, radiators and other elements to complete your client’s dream bathroom.