
Radiator covers – Good or bad?
Are Radiator Covers worth it? We look at the good, the bad and the ugly in the world of Radiator Covers to help you make the right choice
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John Lawless is the strategic lead behind the BestHeating Advice Centre, combining over a decade of heating industry insight with a deep understanding of SEO and content performance.
As BestHeating’s SEO Manager, John shapes the site’s search strategy and ensures every article aligns with customer needs, brand values, and commercial goals.
With a background in journalism – including contributions to national titles like HuffPost and local press such as the Burnley Express – John brings clarity, credibility, and editorial rigour to every guide and product recommendation. Since 2014, he has authored and overseen hundreds of articles covering everything from energy-efficient heating and BTU calculations to smart home integration and seasonal style inspiration.
John’s work is regularly cited in national media and industry publications, and he has shared heating tips live on BBC Radio (check the link below).
His aim? To help every BestHeating Advice Centre reader make smarter, more sustainable heating choices – and to ensure that quality advice always sits one click away from quality products.

Are Radiator Covers worth it? We look at the good, the bad and the ugly in the world of Radiator Covers to help you make the right choice

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John says
This may surprise a few people, but I actually love the Capri range by Milano. It’s a really simple and clean designer radiator style – I’m curvy enough, so the flat panel rads are probably my favourites.
John says
When I took the radiator personality test, I got bright orange. I think it’s a good match for me too, as I think I’m bright, a bit in your face, and find that people stare at me quite a lot…
John says
I enjoy helping people. So knowing that my research and advice has led to people thinking differently about their radiators is a source of great pride for me.
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