In the UK, specifically what I’ve seen in London, why are radiators always placed under windows? Would this not be a waste of heat/electricity?
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Yes, there is a loss of heat/electricity due to the proximity of the window. But to position the radiator away from the window would mean you would have a draft/cold spot near the window during cold weather. So you position the heat output there to try and achieve an even distribution of heat. This is also true for central air conditioning. You place the air vents near windows (above or below) to prevent a hot spot when cooling the room.
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