A simple device could potentially save you hundreds of pounds each year while improving the efficiency of your home heating. Government statistics show that over 70 per cent of UK households depend on radiators as their main source of heat.

However, without regular upkeep, these radiators can develop a range of problems. One key way to ensure your radiator is effectively warming your home is by bleeding it.

Air often becomes trapped in radiators, causing them to take longer to heat a room – a…