What are the benefits of radiator thermostats?
The use of Thermostatic Radiator Valves prevents individual rooms being ‘overheated’. Without TRVs the only temperature monitoring and control is done by a room thermostat; this covers the whole house rather than an individual room. Some rooms tend to warm up quicker than others, therefore a TRV can maintain comfort whilst potentially aiding economy. The new building regulations strongly advise that on significant upgrades, TRVs should be fitted to sleeping areas. NB: Cheaper TRVs can get stuck over time, so it is worth buying a premium brand (eg: Drayton, Pegler or Honeywell) in preference to DIY warehouse cheapo stuff with names you do not recognise.
