Not sure what to look for when buying a heated towel rail? Our heated towel rail buying guide tells you everything you need to know.
A heated towel rail keeps your towels toasty warm, and can also be a stylish feature of your bathroom décor. Thanks to Bathroom Takeaway’s Everyday Low-Price Promise, a towel radiator no longer needs to feel like a luxury. Instead, is a great alternative to standard bathroom radiators and an affordable way to give your bathroom suite the perfect finishing touch.
About Our Guide To Buying A Heated Towel Rail
If you’re looking to buy a traditional style or modern heated towel rail online, you’ll find a wide variety of options to suit your bathroom space. All that choice can sometimes be confusing! Our guide to buying a heated towel rail makes it easy to decide what’s right for you, offering plenty of useful tips on how to choose the right heating source, design and finish.
What To Look For When Buying A Heated Towel Rail
There are several key features to keep in mind when you’re choosing a heated towel rail.
1. First, you need to decide which type of heat source is right for you. Will you need to search for a plumbed or electrically heated towel rail?
2. Next, you’ll need to choose a towel rack that’s the right size for your wall space and bathroom so that it heats the room effectively.
3. It’s also important to choose a heated towel rail that compliments your bathroom’s design.
4. In the end, you want a heated towel rail that not only works well but also looks great!
Choosing the Right Heat Source for your Towel Rail
Want to replace an existing radiator in your bathroom? Buying a towel rail which uses central heating would be a great choice because the pipework it needs is already in the right place.
Want to keep your towels warm in the summer when the central heating is switched off? A stand-alone electric towel rail could be a better option.
Dual fuel heated towel rails use both central heating and an electric heating element. In regards to convenience for this reason, dual fuel towel rails are unbeatable as you can use them with central heating in the winter and electric in the summer. Whichever heat source you choose for your towel rail, you can relax knowing that all heated towel rails at Bathroom Takeaway come with a 10-year ‘Fit and Forget’ guarantee. Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming guide to dual fuel towel rails, coming next week.
Heated Towel Rails Of All Shapes And Sizes
Need to keep the entire family’s towels toasty? Choose a long, ladder-style towel radiator with plenty of bars that can hold a lot of towels at once.
Short on space? Opt for a small heated towel rail that can be mounted high on the wall so it doesn’t get in the way. A narrow, curved towel rail with hooped bars can also be a great space-saving option that still fits a lot of towels.
If you're unsure where to position your towel rail , try to place it close to your bath or shower if possible. Doing so will mean that you don’t have to walk all the way across a cold room while you’re still dripping wet. Ideally, you should also mount your towel rack on the coldest wall of the room, as this will increase heat output.
Don’t forget, a towel radiator is a great choice for kitchens as well as bathrooms and en-suites! It’s the perfect way to keep your tea towels warm and fresh.
Whether you choose a plumbed towel rail or an electric towel rail, make sure you get it installed by a fully-qualified professional, who can advise you on the best place to position it and get the job done safely.
Getting The Right Amount Of Heat
Whatever the size of your bathroom, your heated towel rail will help it to stay nice and cosy. In a small space like an en-suite, your heated towel rail could work as the only heat source. In a larger, draughtier space (like a big family bathroom) you might need an additional radiator.
All heated towel rails and radiators are assigned with a BTU rating, which tells you how much heat they provide. BTU stands for British Thermal Units. The higher the BTU rating, the more heat you will feel from your towel rail. If you need to heat a particularly cold space but you don’t want to install both a heated towel rail and a separate radiator, you could choose a traditional towel radiator. These devices tend to have a higher BTU rating despite their smaller size. Check out our recent post on ‘What is a BTU and Why Does it Matter’ for further information. You can also find a trust BTU calculator online.
Heated Towel Rails that Look the Part
Whether your taste runs traditional or contemporary, you’ll find plenty of unique and stylish heated towel rails designed to bring some personality to your space.
- To compliment a minimalist bathroom: choose a minimal, vertical style heated towel rail
choose a Victorian heated towel rail - To create a focal piece: choose a designer heated towel rail
- For kitchens and bathrooms: choose a chrome heated towel rail
- For a muted, serene look: choose a white heated towel rail
- For an on-trend style: choose grey heated towel rail
How To Buy A Heated Towel Rail At Bathroom Takeaway
Whether you’re in need of a chrome towel rail , a traditional towel radiator or any other style or finish, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for on our website. Simply browse through our selection of designer towel rails, dual fuel towel rails, budget-friendly options, and more.
Our prices are low all year round, and we even offer a 30-day Money Back Guarantee so you can shop with peace of mind.
We hope this guide to buying a heated towel rail leaves you feeling inspired. Are you ready to find the heated towel rail that’s perfect for you? Check out all the options here.
