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Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) have proven to be a hit seller in the UK in recent years and as such become an important part in fighting global warming. All central heating radiators must be fitted with a TRV, following the amendment to the Building Regulations introduced in 2002. The amendment to the Building Regulations requires TRVs to be fitted on all newly installed domestic radiators. Such new requirement has clearly help the TRV market more than double in volume (from around 3.7 million units sold in 1995 to more than 7.5 million in 2003).

The UK government has set itself challenging targets for the reduction of carbon emissions. Along with the Kyoto agreement, the government intends to lead the way within the western world in terms of reducing the country’s greenhouse gases and environmental impact. The Kyoto protocol refers to emissions of key greenhouse gases that have to be reduced by 12.5% against 1990 levels. Not satisfied with this requirement, the UK government has set a target of 20% reduction against 1990 levels, with a long term highly challenging goal of reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 60% by 2050.

Government agencies call on central heating installers to only install systems that are environmentally friendly. Around 25 per cent of the UK’s emissions of CO2 comes from domestic energy (more than half a billion tonnes of carbon dioxide). Of this volume, around 75% result from domestic heating (space heating and water heating).

TRVs help reduce wasted heat by allowing the user to set the desired temperature in each room individually according to their preferences. This way the user can minimize and virtually eliminate energy wastage by heating unused rooms, or providing more heat than is necessary. TRVs have moved forward recently and are now stylish and very effective. Chrome finish designs are very popular now and their fashionable appearance makes them not only useful (by allowing you to set specific temperature in each room) but also aesthetical and classy.

Modern TRVs use a system of liquid filled controls. Unlike the wax-filled valves that were used in the past, the liquid is more sensitive and as such much quicker to react to changes in ambient temperature. This feature makes the liquid filled Thermostatic Radiator Valve better at adjusting the room temperature when there are changes (such as opening the front door).

Installing a TRV is a major step in reducing wasted heating energy. Nevertheless, it would be a wasted effort if the homeowner (or tenant) is not properly educated on how to use the TRVs effectively to save them money and reduce their carbon footprint. It is estimated that by installing TRVs and using them effectively a home owner can reduce their heating costs by up to 17%.

Towel warmers have also benefited as a side effect from the phenomenal growth in TRV take up. From a niche market, the heated towel rail market has ballooned into a 33 million industry in the UK, with latest estimates putting the number of units sold this year at around 1 million.