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Keep radiators free of curtains and furniture
Radiators give off heat better when they are not hidden behind curtains or furniture.
- Time
- ⏱ 5 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
How to do it
- Hang curtains so that they end above the radiator.
- Place furniture with some distance from the radiator.
- Keep the radiator clear.
Why it works
If you hide radiators behind curtains or furniture, the heat builds up behind them and isn't released properly into the room.
Sources
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- verbraucherzentrale.de (opens in a new tab)
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