Are you sick and tired of coming out of the tub or shower shivering? Maybe you need to add an electric towel rail to your bathroom.
Before we go into the pros and cons of having a towel radiator, did you ever wonder where these little pieces of heating genius came from? Well, the world was first introduced to the towel warmer in the 1920s by way of the bath radiator and rapidly faded out of people minds once the Depression hit. The idea was brought back to life in the 1990s and with some revamping and much advancement in technology, that bath radiator also has the ability to be a towel radiator. Adding an electric towel warmer to your bathroom will not heat up the entire room but it will warm up your towels, which will in turn surround you in an abundance of warmth when you wrap yourself in one.
There are plenty of towel heating sources to choose from. An electric towel warmer rail is available as are plug-in portables or a water-warmed (also known as hydronic) heated towel bar. What is the difference? Self-contained electric rail warmers (which are filled with oil) operate at a low amount of electricity, which makes them a safe, sound and inexpensive way to go. Plug-in towel warmers come in a variety of structures. They can either be mounted on the wall, sit comfortably in a corner or on a bathroom shelf, or stand alone on the floor. If your home is heated by water, a hydronic towel warmer is your best bet. Due to this particular towel warmer’s need to be hooked up to your home plumbing, it is limited to the wall or floor. Nevertheless, one of the great things about using electric towel warmers is that some of them come with timers. This means that before you step into the shower or tub, you can place your towel on the rack, set the timer to however long it takes you to bathe. However, do not just limit this heating towel tool to your bathroom, as it is multipurpose.
Heated towel rails are not only great for your bathroom but your kitchen as well. It can keep your kitchen washcloths and dish towels dry for the time you use them. Not to mention it is a good idea for spas and gyms as you can place a towel heater by an indoor pool, sauna, or the showers for that warm and cozy feeling. In addition, putting one in your basement can minimize mildew, moisture, and humidity while adding a small amount of warmth. They are also terrific for those cold winter nights when you need to warm your blankets or if your clothes have been touched by the snow.
Therefore, if being wrapped up in the comfort of a freshly warmed towel (as well as a warm blanket or clothing) sounds like a good idea, an electric towel rail would be a practical, affordable and well-purposed addition to your home.