How Homeowners Can Evaluate the Need Of Heated Towel Rails In Their Homes

Have you ever stepped out of the shower and wrapped yourself on a cold towel and felt how torturous it is? It is because of this mishap that people have invested in heated towel rails at their homes. These rails take many forms and can range from the simple towel radiator to the contemporary heated towel designs which you make an attractive feature which can have it fixed at your living room’s center.

Also known as towel warmer, a heated towel rail works slightly different from the conventional radiators which are known to lose a lot of heat and associated with increasing energy bills in most homes. Most of the modem towel warmers are powerful in their performance and can heat small en suite cloakroom or bathroom. However, you are still advised to maintain radiator sources of heat as the main heat source for your larger room.

The things you need to check as the homeowner:

Is it electric or plumbed?

Towel heating system can be plumbed or electric. The choice depends on the existing system at your home, but you still have a different system of towel heating from the general system of heating your home. You can also have dual fuel heated towel rail installed at your home. This is basically a plume towel warmer which has electric heating element in it. This warmer gets heated when you turn on the central heating system during the winter season but you can also heat it independently when your central heating system is turned off.

Most dual fuel towel warmers in Auckland can be easily turned on and off as necessary to get the desired warm up. The dual fuel systems work efficiently but they need both plumbing and electric works but you can have them installed at your home at affordable rates if you get quotes from several companies, compare them and choose one that suits your budget.

Electric heaters:

Where plumbing and pipe work is not economical or is impossible, electric towel heated rail works well. The advantage of this system is that it can work well with the existing electric main in your home. Ensure that the unit is double insulated so as to ensure safety. Ensure that it is pre-filled with water treatment so as to ensure it is protected against lime scale and corrosion. The towel radiator which has thermostatic control allows users to set temperature to which the room should be heated and thus you do not have to switch it on and off.

IMPORTANT ADVICE:

• Always hire a professional installer to asses and advice on the best location to install the towel heated rail in your home.
• Check the BTU (British Thermal Unit) to see how much heat the towel heater can produce. Get one with the heat capacity you need for your domestic use.