Which is better straight or curved towel rails?

A curved heated towel rail also simply enables a far larger airflow through the space between your towel rail radiator and bathroom wall. The more air welcomed through, the quicker your family's never-ending pile of towels dry.

What type of towel rail is best?

If you have a low budget and want a simple, good value towel rail to add to your bathroom, we'd recommend a mild steel heated towel rail as an excellent starting point. Our mild steel range of heated towel rails are available with chrome-plating, or in white, black, anthracite or silver powder coat finishes.

How do I choose a towel rail?

Measure the space accurately before buying a towel warmer and make sure to account for the extra width when the valves are fitted. As well as sizes and styles, there's also a choice of finishes including chrome, white and anthracite.

Which is better white or chrome towel rail?

A white towel rail will help to develop a feeling of cleanliness in your bathroom and give an impression of crispness and hygiene. Chrome, on the other hand, can help give your bathroom a more uniform look by tying everything in together in a more sleek and contemporary style.

What are the best towel radiators to buy?

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Are vertical heated towel rails any good?

Vertical heated towel rails

What this means is that they are more effective at doing what they're designed to do – dry towels. At Eskimo, we conducted research to prove that these types of towel rails do a better job of drying towels.

Do towel rails give off as much heat as a radiator?

A towel rail usually gives out less heat than a radiator, however, if it has been sized correctly, then it should still be able to make your bathroom a warm and cosy place. A towel rail might take less time to heat up than a radiator.

Is stainless steel towel rail better than Chrome?

Heat Conductivity: Comparing different types of radiator materials reveals that stainless steel towel rails are far more (around 15% than chrome) better in conducting heat. It wins another point over chrome towel rails delivering more efficiency than any other standard towel rail.

Do white towel rails give off more heat than Chrome?

You would think that in the same size, they would all give the same heat output, but this is not the case. Instead the white and black models give out 20% more heat output than the chrome version. Chrome radiators will always give out less heat (up to 30% less) than a painted equivalent.

Are chrome towel rails less efficient?

Typically, chrome radiators and chrome heated towel rails emit between 20 and 30% less heat than radiators with paint finishes, so it's obviously a point for would-be buyers to bear in mind.

How high should a towel rail be from the floor?

Standard towel bars should be 42 to 48 inches above the floor. Hotel-style towel racks (which incorporate towel bars and a top shelf and are usually installed above the toilet) should be at least 48 inches above the floor. Towel or robe hooks should be 70 inches above the floor.

Where should a towel rail be placed in a bathroom?

How high should a towel radiator be from the floor?

Which is best towel rail or radiator?

In simple terms, radiators are more efficient at transferring heat; their job is to keep your room at an optimum temperature, whereas towel warmers do what they say on the tin, 'Heat your Towels', offering minimum heat output.

Are towel radiators expensive to run?

Electric heated towel rails are operated like any other electric heater, being turned on and off with the flick of a switch. These rails avoid the issue of having to switch on the rest of your central heating, however they can be expensive to run due to the power requirements of the heated element within.

Do you need a heated towel rail?

Whether it's winter or the height of summer, it's always worth getting a heated towel rail as you'll be prepared for the onset of cold weather. There are some excellent deals out there if you take the time to look. You may still be reluctant to take up such a deal though if you don't know the benefits.

Do chrome heated towel rails rust?

In order to provide a shiny and protective finish, a chrome plating is added over the top, which usually makes the rad or rail look more stylish. However, over time, whether it's through leaks, condensation or lack of maintenance, rust can form on the surface of the chrome.

Are black radiators better than white?

Black absorbs heat, whereas white reflects heat. Therefore, black radiators retain heat better and keep you warmer than white radiators.

How do you clean a white heated towel rail?

Basically, all you need to do is wipe it with a damp cloth and then dry it thoroughly with a tea towel or kitchen paper so the water drops don't leave marks. For best results, used deionised water to clean or rinse the surface – you can usually buy it from supermarkets to use in irons, steam cleaners or for car care.

How can you tell the difference between stainless steel and chrome?

Which is better chrome plated or stainless steel?

Stainless steel is more durable than chrome plating. But chrome plating makes the item much shinier. Stainless steel hardware doesn't show fingerprints, but chrome plating won't rust … chrome plating is essentially less expensive than stainless steel, and also makes the object lighter weight.

How long do chrome towel rails last?

The thicker the metal or better the welding the longer it takes. You're right though, less than six years is a poor show.

Can you leave heated towel rail on all the time?

Heated towel rails are designed to be left on all the time and there are no safety issues to consider if you decide you want to keep them running. A standard heated towel rail will typically come on and off in accordance with the main central heating system.

Do towel rails use much electricity?

The price of heated towel rails is very affordable and they don't use a large amount of power.

Will a towel rail heat a bathroom?

One of the most commonly asked questions when it comes to the functionality of heated towel rails is, do they actually heat up your bathroom? In short, the answer is yes! Heated towel rails are ideal for making your bathroom a warm, comfortable place to be, especially on those cold winter days!