{"id":14298,"date":"2024-12-17T11:59:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T11:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/?p=14298"},"modified":"2024-12-17T16:03:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T16:03:53","slug":"heated-towel-rails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodhomesmagazine.com\/bathroom\/heated-towel-rails\/","title":{"rendered":"12 heated towel rails to suit your bathroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As well as being used as a heating solution in the bathroom, towel rails provide us with a stylish way to keep towels tidy and toasty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available in dual fuel, electric or hooked up to your central heating, today\u2019s heated appliances offer both looks and warmth for a more spa-like bathroom experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good Homes answers the top questions on these sought-after products, and shares 12 of the best models on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do heated towel rails work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Heated towel rails work by using either electricity or hot water to heat up the rails.<\/p>

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If using an electric one, when you plug your towel rail into the power point, the electricity heats up the liquid in the rails which in turn dries your towels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hydronic (or water heated) rails use liquid as well, and the unit is connected to the water heating system within your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This pumps hot water through the rails heating them up, and thus drying your towels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vertical heated towel rails are made of metal bars attached to your bathroom wall, and when connected to the central heating, these can also provide a heat source for your bathroom.<\/p>

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Heated towel rails can help combat dampness in the bathroom, as well as making sure your towels are warm and snuggly after your bath or shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are heated towel rails expensive to run?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Generally not, running costs are usually quite low as the rails heat up very quickly so it doesn’t need to be on very long to make a big impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obviously, like any appliance, if you leave it on all day it will cost more than if you limit its use to when you’re actually needing to warm towels through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electric heated towel rails tend to be more expensive to run than the equivalent, as the power requirements cost more.<\/p>

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Can heated towel rails be turned off?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have an electric heated towel rail, this will have a switch which you can turn off when you’re not using, saving you money. However, if a heated towel rail is linked to your central heating system it will come on and go off when your heating is on, so keep that in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can heated towel rails catch fire?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Any electrical appliance can pose a fire risk, but heated towel rails tend to have a minimal risk when used correctly. This is due to their design which incorporates safety features such as automatic shut off and heat regulators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As already stated above though, it’s important to switch it off when you’re not using and when you’re not in the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s shop for heated towel rails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We’ve rounded up the best heated towel rails on the market at the moment, so you can find the perfect fit for your bathroom or en-suite, and your budget.<\/p>

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1. Circular storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Make your heating a fun feature in the bathroom with Bubbles towel warmer.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take your pick from plenty of colourful finishes as well as the more subdued white or matt black, creating a complementary or contrasting look that pops out on the wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The six-bubble design also has lots of space for all the family\u2019s towels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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