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Oct 2023

Business

Talk to a professional before buying a new radiator, warns Harrogate heating expert

Published: 25 Oct 2023, 14:20 BST

Updated: 25 Oct 2023, 15:38 BST

by John Grainger

Yorkshire Radiators, which is based in purpose-built premises on the new Harrogate West Business Park, supplies bespoke radiators direct to the customer.

Clyde Williams with some of the radiators on display in his firm's brand-new showroom on Harrogate West Business Park.

This story is sponsored by Yorkshire Radiators.

Choosing a new radiator without professional advice could end up being an expensive mistake, a Harrogate business-owner has warned.

Clyde Williams, who owns and runs Yorkshire Radiators with his wife Crystal, said that snags in the buying process are common, and expert input from the start is the best way to avoid problems. He said:

“Sometimes the wrong design is delivered, or there’s a valve missing – this kind of thing happens all the time. Sometimes, plumbers forget to ask the customer about the height of the skirting board or the thickness of the wall – there are a thousand things that can go wrong – and mistakes can be costly.

“Trying to do it all yourself can just end up a false economy, so it makes good financial sense to leave it all to us. We manage the whole procurement process, so if there’s a problem, we’ll deal with the headache; the customer can cross it off their list of things to worry about.”

Yorkshire Radiators, which is based in purpose-built premises on the new Harrogate West Business Park, on Penny Pot Lane in Harrogate, supplies bespoke radiators direct to the customer. Its carbon-zero unit includes a warehouse, spray booth and showroom all under one roof, making it a one-stop for homeowners, plumbers and interior designers looking for the perfect heating system delivered with a short lead time.

The company offers three different styles of radiator – with round, flat and oval profiles – in a range of sizes, 10 horizontal and eight vertical, and a choice of 12 colours.

Clyde said:

“You don’t have to have a radiator in just black, white or grey anymore. We can supply them in bronze, gunmetal, antique copper, or even Barbie pink! And we can save you money.

“We offer a showroom service and after-sales care, but we sell at internet prices – there isn’t a single online provider undercutting us.

"Also, most of our competitors take eight weeks to turn around an order, but we can do it within 10 working days. That's a hugely important difference if you're waiting in the cold!

"Think twice before you order a new radiator. Come and talk to us first.”

Find out more:

To view all our radiator options, drop into our showroom at Unit 9, Harrogate West Business Park, HG3 2FN. It’s open every weekday from 9.30am to 5.30pm (3pm on Wednesdays) and by appointment on Saturdays. Alternatively, visit the Yorkshire Radiators website.

Yorkshire Radiators has also set up an incentive scheme for local contractors, which is good news for them and their customers. Local plumbers and central heating engineers can find out more about this deal should call 07838 497803 or email by tapping here.