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Does anyone know the impact of radiator covers on the effectiveness of old-school cast iron radiators in a hot water system? These are the standard wooden ones with a solid wood top and a metal grating on front.

I like the exposed radiators, the spouse likes them covered. I feel like they’ll heat the room better if they’re uncovered.

Am I right? Is he right? Or does covered vs. uncovered really not amount to a hill of beans, so people should just do what they like best aesthetically?

Thanks.