Benefits of chrome thermostatic radiator valve vs. regular one?

What is the difference between a chrome thermostatic radiator valve and a regular one? Is it simply aesthetic or is there more to it and are chrome TRVs worth the extra money?

Asked by Joyce on 31st May 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"The only difference with chrome and any other colour is simply for decoration"
Answered on 1st Jun 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"Purely aesthetic if current one is working correctly"
Answered on 31st May 2022 - Member since May 2022 - report
"No benefit what so ever, all down to personal preference"
Answered on 31st May 2022 - Member since Oct 2021 - report
"It is just the aesthetic, they both work exactly the same."
Answered on 15th Jun 2022 - Member since Oct 2020 - report
"Personal preference, depending on the look your going for!"
Answered on 31st May 2022 - Member since Aug 2017 - report
"Totally agree with other posters, the extra cost is for looks only."
Answered on 31st May 2022 - Member since Sep 2021 - report
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