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With chilly weather predicted across parts of the UK this week, keeping your home warm is crucial not only for your health, but to ward off damp and mildew problems.

Whilst the optimal temperature can differ, it generally sits at approximately 18°C.

One method to maintain warmth in your property whilst reducing energy bills is to concentrate on managing your radiator settings.

A thermostatic radiator valve, or TRV, is the compact component positioned on the radiator's side, British Gas explains.

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"Essentially, by fitting TRVs to your radiators, you can control the temperature in each room individually," says the UK energy company.

"They detect the temperature of the room, then adjust the radiator so that th

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