Investing in heated towel rails: Upgrade from the traditional radiator

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There s nothing like stepping from the bath or shower and wrapping yourself in a warm, soft, fluffy towel. As luxury goes, this would have to be well up there, especially through the colder months. But towels don't warm themselves, which is why choosing to install a heated towel rail is a great idea.

Heated towel rails compliment any décor and are attractive as well as functional. Availability in several sizes, styles and finishes allows them to be fitted in bathrooms of all shapes and sizes, even the smallest sized bathrooms.

Heated towel rails: Reasons to install and installation advice

Even if you choose to leave your heated towel rail turned on all the time, the running costs are equivalent to that of a standard light bulb, so you can keep your towels cosy and dry without straining your power budget. Heated towel rails can also serve a dual purpose, as they can heat your bathroom as well. The larger the unit, the more heat it will generate, so discuss this with your supplier when shopping for your heated towel rail.

Some more great reasons to install heated towel rails include:

• Towels remain warm and dry.
• They are energy and cost efficient to run.
• They can also operate on a timer.
• The units are neat and attractive.

When it comes to installation, the work must be carried out by a licensed electrician and due to the heat factor, the lowest rail must be situated at least 1.2 metres above the floor for child safety reasons. Again, for safety reasons, heated towel rails can only be placed in specific zones, so consult with your electrician on these issues.

Information and stockists for heated towel rails

Due to their popularity, several suppliers of bathroom products also carry a good range of heated towel rails. Look up Heatec to view their products. They offer prompt courier service for their products and kits and full installation in most states. In addition, Reece carry four names in heated towel rails in their product range and have 350 stores nationally. The Australian owned and managed Heated Towel Racks allows you to view their products online. Retailers are available nationally and they are listed on the website. You can order online and they offer free courier delivery in all states.
Also worth a look is Hydrotherm Australia, who use copper and water for their heated towel rail range for high effectiveness in heat production. They use energy-saving hydronic heating technology and their heated towel rails can be connected to the GreenHeat System.

Black, white, silver and a polished mirror finish are the most commonly available colours, but powder coating is also available. Check with your supplier for all the options.