How to select towel warmer!

Choosing a Towel WarmerRadiator...

Most bathrooms are poorly ventilated and even in summer months, many people find that their towels dry so slowly that they become very unhygienic and smelly. The traditional solution has been to change towels on a daily basis, creating unnecessary laundry loads, using additional energy and water and limiting the life span of towels. However, towel warmers are an energy saving way to keep your towels clean, dry and fresh, reducing the need for constant laundering.Towel rails are relatively easy to choose. Three distinct categories are available

1.Hydronic Towel Warmers

Hydronic (hot water) towel warmers simply operate using circulated hot water from your central heating system.These radiators have the advantage to be cheaper to buy but can only be used when the central heating is on, mostly during the winter.
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2. Electric towel rails

Electric towel rails which are not connected to the central heating and are filled with heating solution.This option does not connect to your central heating as it connects to your electricity supply only. A fused spur needs to be fitted in your bathroom which will switch the towel rail on and off. Electric towel rails are ideal if you do not want to make pipe work adjustments in your bathroom.This method will provide four-season heating independently of your hot water heating system. When your towel warmer is used only with an electric element, your heat source is limited to the element you have selected. Although this method is quite popular it is not as energy efficient as hydronic systems.. WAREDOM-Electric Only Towel Rails

3. Dual fuel towel rails

Dual fuel towel rails are a combination of the hydronic and electric towel rails. All dual fuel towel warmers are connected to the hot water system and have an electric element, simultaneously. In most cases electric element will only be switched on in summer. By using a duel fuel towel warmer, you will be able to have nice and warm towels even when the central heating system is turned off. This type of rail connects to your heating system and to a fused spur also. This is economically the best option and the most popular one.

To convert this central heating towel rail to a Dual Fuel model you will need the optional 'Dual Fuel Heating Element'
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Towel warmers can dry your pool towels, bathing suits, delicates such as hand washables (sweaters), and winter clothes. They also warm baby's blankets and clothes. In humid climates, they are perfect to dry towels and keep them dry and fresh.

More Options about Towel Warmers

To help you choose which model is best for you, you should consider the following.

The Color

Towel warmers are made of high quality steel or solid brass, depending on brand or model and come in a great variety of colors: pure white, creme white, grey white, glacier grey, almond, wine red and in addition two metallic finishes are available - aluminum and satin nickel.

White towel warmers are typically half the price. The towel warmers featured on the pictures below are all white and their design is very simple. Chrome or Satin Nickel towel warmers are more elegant, better quality, but priced with a premium.

Free-Standing or Wall-Mounted Towel Warmers

Most free-standing towel warmers have a sleek, classic design to compliment any bathroom interior. They are heated with electric elements, are safe and energy efficient so you can leave them running 24 hours a day. One of their biggest advantages is their portability: they can be used not only in your bathroom but wherever you might need them.

However, wall-mounted towel warmers are typically more elegant than free-standing ones, and will fit much better in your bathroom's design. Wall space in bathrooms is sometimes limited and a free-standing towel warmer might get into your way and eventually become an obstacle.

Wall-mounted towel warmers are available in both vertical and horizontal designs, allowing for more flexible wall positioning than conventional radiators. Because of these features, among many others, they are commonly installed in bathrooms, kitchens, or wherever space comes at a premium.

Hardwired or Plugged-In Towel Warmers

When it comes to plugged-in towel warmers, they have the advantage of flexibility and can be installed at anywhere the power outlet is within reach of a cable. The nice thing about hardwired towel warmers is that they are directly wired to your house wiring system and there is no need for you to have any 110 outlets around to connect them. They are cable free, which just looks better. Higher-priced towel warmers are typically wall-mounted and hardwired to fully integrate with your bathroom design. A free-standing, plugged-in towel warmer is unlikely to find its way into a premium, luxury bath.

Water or Oil?

Some towel warmers circulate water, others circulate oil. Oil allows for a higher wattage and less leakage risks. Most water towel warmers' wattage is limited to 100/120 Watts. If you want a fast warm-up time in a limited time, you will want at least 200 Watts (with Oil).

How about protecting the exterior finish?

Never use aerosols, corrosive or hazardous product close or on to these heaters. The towel rail should be cleaned using warm water only on a soft cloth.

Which Size Would You Go For?

There's a great variety of models, but also a great variety of sizes, as illustrated below.
And the best part is that towel warmers are very energy efficient and safe to use in any environment. Because of these advantages, many people planning to remodel their bathroom are considering installing a towel warmer.