Is a heated towel rail enough to heat a bathroom?
One of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to the functionality of heated towel rails is, do they actually heat up your bathroom? In short, the answer is yes! Heated towel rails are ideal for making your bathroom a warm, comfortable place to be… especially on those cold winter days!
Are heated towel rails as good as radiators?
Customers ask us all the time; “what’s the difference between a radiator and a towel warmer?” In simple terms, radiators are more efficient at transferring heat; their job is to keep your room at an optimum temperature, whereas towel warmers do what they say on the tin, ‘Heat your Towels’, offering minimum heat output.
Why are heated towel rails so expensive?
Electric heated towel rails are operated like any other electric heater, being turned on and off with the flick of a switch. These rails avoid the issue of having to switch on the rest of your central heating, however they can be expensive to run due to the power requirements of the heated element within.
What type of heated towel rail is best?
Chrome – The most popular type finish is a chrome heated towel rail and is the immediate choice for the majority of people renovating their bathrooms. Other fixtures like taps, light fittings and shower heads are chrome plated, so a matching towel rail always works well.
Will an electric towel rail heat a small bathroom?
A towel rail will heat a bathroom efficiently, provided that it’s sized correctly for the space it’s in. A small heated rail, such as the one pictured below, is designed for hand towels and likely won’t make much of a difference to the temperature of your bathroom in winter.
Can you leave heated towel rail on all the time?
Heated towel rails are designed to be left on all the time and there are no safety issues to consider if you decide you want to keep them running. A standard heated towel rail will typically come on and off in accordance with the main central heating system.
Can you dry clothes on a heated towel rail?
A Laundry Room with a Heated Towel Rail is the Best Indoor Drying Method. Using a heated towel rail, or a heated clothes drying rack, in a well-ventilated utility or laundry room will instantly heat clothes hung from it. Plus the towels on top of it; and also heat the room it’s in.
Is a heated towel rail expensive to run?
How close can a heated towel rail be to a shower?
Simply put though, a towel rail with IP55 can be installed anywhere in your bathroom that is more the 600mm from a water source. When installing within the 600mm you will need to install and 12Volt rail.
How do I choose a heated towel rail?
How to buy a heated towel rail
- 1) Calculate the power.
- 2) Work out when you’ll use it.
- 3) Assess your wall space.
- 4) Think about hanging space.
- 5) Find the right style.
- 6) Choose the best finish.