When choosing a heated towel rail for your bathroom, two primary considerations are traditional towel rails or modern towel rails. This is a personal choice, but your bathroom design will also be part of the final decision.
There are other essential considerations to make when selecting a heated towel rail.
First, the towel rail must be heated.
1. Central heating – the towel rail is connected to the central heating.
2. An electric towel rail is a heating element that can easily turn on or off.
3. Dual fuel heating system - heating system with central heating (winter) and heating element with an electric element (summer).
Consider the healing power of your towel rail. Electroplating can reduce the heat output of chrome, nickel, and gold-plated towel rails. This compares to the stainless steel and painted versions, which have a higher heat output.
It is essential to consider whether the towel rail will be used solely as a towel heater or primary heat source in your bathroom. Also, consider how many towels you'll have on your towel rail. Towels will absorb heat and not radiate it into your bathroom. The towel rail should have enough surface area to generate enough heat if you plan to use it as your primary heat source. A column heating radiator can be integrated into your towel rail to maximize heat output.
Summary
There are three options: central heating towel rails, electric-only towel rails, and dual fuel towel rails.
Towel rails made of steel may corrode faster than those made from brass or stainless steel.
The heat output of chrome, nickel, and gold electroplating finishes is 20% lower than painted towel rails or stainless steel towel rails.
You should ensure that your towel rail serves both the primary heat source and secondary function in your bathroom.
No matter what towel rail you choose to use, make sure you have the largest, most luxurious towels that you can find.