500 x 1800 Radiators

If you decide to go for a radiator in a colour, you might need to be gentler when cleaning it down to the paint. Make sure you only ever use soft clothes to rub over a radiator in colour as you don’t want to have to repaint it. Our 500 x 1800 radiators will need to be dusted and cleaned regularly, like any of our Stelrad radiators. Follow our cleaning guide if you need some advice on keeping your radiator in tip-top condition.

Most people go for horizontal radiators, so vertical hasn’t been as popular in the past but they have recently become very popular. Adding something different to your home can give off a modern feel and save you floor space too. Our 500 x 1800 radiators are horizontal, but we have a huge range of vertical options you can pair up with horizontal radiators around your house.

Yes, you will need to bleed your 500 x 1800 radiator a few times a year, at least once a year is recommended by heating professionals, like ourselves at Stelrad. Bleeding a radiator is a must as it will drain out the water to rid of any trapped air, this will ensure your radiator is working at its best. It will also save you money on energy bills, as radiators that haven’t been bled will have to work harder to warm up, resulting in higher costs and rooms that aren’t heated up properly. You can tell your radiator needs bleeding if it isn’t heating up properly.

If you are set on a 500 x 1800 vertical radiator in a column style for your home, you might be focusing on aesthetics just as much as functionality and of course, this is natural. A vertical radiator is an ideal option if you have small children as it will take up less floor room, most children usually play on the floor, not up the walls. However, be sure to consider the material of your 500 x 1800 vertical radiator as cast-iron column radiators might not be suitable, they can be a dangerous hazard and some families prefer to invest in safer flat front panel radiators.