What is the purpose of a towel rail?
A towel radiator, also known as a heated towel rail, is a system that warms your towels so that you have a nice cosy towel to use when you step out of the bath or shower. It is also used to dry your towels and can be used to warm a bathroom.
How long does a towel rail take to heat up?
As an indication, an electric towel rail will take 5 minutes to start getting warm and will reach the optimum operating temperature within 30 minutes. A hydronic or liquid-filled rail will take closer to an hour.
Do towel rails use much power?
The size of the towel rail you choose significantly impacts energy consumption. Most towel rails consume between 100 to 200 watts per hour, but high-powered models can use more.
Can you leave a towel rail on?
Typically, your heated towel rail will turn on and off alongside your central heating, but they can be left on constantly if needed.