Do radiator cabinets restrict heat output
The purpose of a radiator cover is to protect the radiator and the heater from the outside elements, such as rain and snow, but does it affect the output heat of your heating system?
It is difficult to say whether radiator covers restrict heat, but there are many other factors that will affect the amount of heat your radiator emits.
Many factors affect the temperature, such as insulation, room size and even the location of your radiator. In order to find out if a radiator cover is restricting heat output, you will need to conduct an experiment before drawing any conclusions.
The good news is that most radiator covers are designed with vents in them so that there's no risk of over-heating your home. Cabinets blocking heat is a common misconception.
Radiator covers do not restrict heat output. It is still possible to heat up a room with a radiator cover on it, but the heating process may take longer and be less effective. The cover only affects how much heat can escape from outside sources. It does not limit what comes in or how much will come in. This means that it does not reduce the output heat of your heating system.