Towel Radiators

Towel Radiators

Is there anything better than emerging from a bath or shower and wrapping yourself in a fluffy towel, warmed by your new towel rail?

Towel radiators or towel rails as they are also known are a multipurpose essential for most bathrooms. They can be used to heat your bathroom but more than that they can functionally keep your towels dry. There is nothing better than getting out of your relaxing bath or shower and getting a pre-warmed hug from your fluffy towel.

Which style to go for?

No matter the size or style you are looking for we will have a towel radiator perfect for your new bathroom. We also have our towel rails available in many different finishes. We are seeing more and more demand for radiators with character and style that make a design statement within your bathroom. Make a statement in your home with a matt black, matt white, or brushed brass finish, or even a gold towel rail. You can easily create a style outside of the standard chrome, white straight or curved towel rail. Although we have got plenty of them to choose from as well.

Finding the best option for you

Unless stated the entire towel radiators listed on this page are central heating radiators. This means they would connect them to your existing heating system and they would come on when your central heating comes on. Using the central heating system means that generally your towel rail is heated only in the colder months of the year. So if you are looking to dry your towels in the summer month you might want to look at a dual fuel option or an electric-only towel drying radiator.

Dual Fuel Radiators

Dual fuel radiators are a great compromise between the two options. You can have your radiator on in winter with the central heating. Then in the summer isolate the radiator from the hot water system and use an electric element to heat the towel rail. There are also plenty of different element options for your bathroom radiator. There are options like thermostats, timers and now digital thermostats you can even control on your smartphone. With a dual fuel kit, you need to isolate the radiator from the rest of the central heating system before using the heating element. We have heard from plenty of people who haven’t and it never ends well. If you do not do this then the element is trying to heat the water in the entire central heating system. It is not powerful enough to do so and runs the risk of burning out.  Isolation valves are a standard fitting. If your fitter has not already got one they can be purchased on the website or from a local plumber’s merchant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a towel radiator as good as a normal radiator?

Many people believe that a towel radiator is the best sort of bathroom heater. This is due to the fact that it combines the substantial heating power of a typical radiator. With a design and shape that allows for easy towel hanging and storage. They are both functional and add an element of modern style to your space.

Can I replace a radiator with a heated towel rail?

This is achievable if the bathroom covers quite a small area or if it has an extra heating source, such as underfloor heating. However, in larger bathrooms, a towel rail alone may not offer enough heat to maintain a reasonable overall temperature. Being chilly while taking a shower or bath is not a comfortable experience!

Contact Us

Shop for your perfect Towel Radiator, whatever your style or budget, you are sure to find the perfect Towel Radiator on UK Bathrooms. If you cannot see the size, colour or heating option you require from the radiator you are looking at on the site just give our sales team a quick call. We can see if the radiator is available in the configuration you require.