How to Install Heated Towel Rails

[Mark Siebert]

If you don't have any experience of DIY or plumbing then we recommend you avoid doing this job yourself and employing the services of a plumber. That being said, if you have tackled DIY jobs at home in the past and have a conventional central heating system, then installing a heated towel rail is often one of the less complicated tasks. An excellent starting point is to make sure your central heating system is fully switched off and drained down. Below we include some step-by-step videos for you to follow along to ensure you're doing everything correctly. Please note, for installation of electric and dual fuel heated towel rails, you must use a fully qualified electrician to connect the rails to the mains electricity supply. This is a very important point and should not be attempted by anyone other than a qualified professional.

[Carolyn Miller]

Many heated towel rails will provide an adequate heat output to keep most bathroom spaces comfortably warm. However, everything is relative to the size of the area – larger bathrooms might require an extra heating source to provide a sufficient BTU output. As with any room, you can make use of our BTU Calculator to work out which heated towel rail design will be appropriate to heat your bathroom. Or, whether you also require the likes of radiators to provide extra warmth.

[Lyndsay Solomon]

There are bathroom radiators online that can double as heated towel rails. Because of this, you’ll have a device in your bathroom that can quickly dry your towels with ease. Towels can easily get damp especially if you leave them inside your bathroom. Steam and mist from hot showers can stay on your towels which can cause an inconvenience. Having damp towels means that they might be less effective in absorbing water while using them after showering. If you keep them dry, they’ll stay smelling fresh and free from bacteria and other germs that might form due to the towel being damp. As a side benefit, you get to provide your family with clean towels and keep their health in top shape. All this without having to throw towels in the dryer once in a while. All you gotta do is hang them on your bathroom radiator and you’re good to go - convenience and health in one device.