Here's why you shouldn't dry your laundry on the radiator, according to an expert

During the winter, it may seem convenient to place wet laundry on the radiators to speed up drying. However, this method poses unsuspected risks to your home, your health, and your savings, according to home maintenance experts Alexandre Cressiot and Bruno Ginesty. Here's why these experts advise against this habit and what alternatives to choose.
The impact on your home's heating

A loss of energy efficiency

Placing wet clothes on a radiator blocks heat from spreading throughout the room. Instead of dispersing into the surrounding air, the heat remains trapped beneath the clothes. As a result, your heating system has to work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature, increasing your energy consumption.