Towel Rails

Will a heated towel rail heat my bathroom?

Yes, provided it’s the right size for your bathroom. If you intend to use a towel radiator as the sole source of heating in your bathroom, then be sure to choose a towel radiator that gives out enough heat for your room. You can calculate the required heat output using our formula as stated above or contact our sales team who can do it for you. Be aware, bathrooms need to be a lot warmer than other rooms in the house, to counteract the lack of clothing!

Towel radiators fall into two categories: those used solely to warm towels (where a separate radiator is used to heat the bathroom); and those used to warm towels and heat the bathroom. If your bathroom is compact and well-insulated, you shouldn’t have a problem finding a towel radiator that will heat your bathroom and keep your towels warm. If on the other hand, your bathroom is large and/or poorly insulated, most conventional towel rails will not have the capacity to heat it on their own.

The best solution would be a powerful radiator, with integral hanging rails for your towels. Many of these towel radiators are included in the towel rail and contemporary sections of this site. Remember: towel rails don’t just have to go in the bathroom, so why not go for one in your kitchen as well? See our Youtube guide How to choose a towel rail