Are heated towel rails worth it Australia?

If you’re looking for a little extra comfort during the winter and a space saving storage option for your towels, then heated towel rails are definitely worth it! With a range of colours available, these rails are also a great way to tie a space together.

What type of heated 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 much does it cost to run a heated towel rail in Australia?

For the majority of heated towel rails, it costs around than $0.01 to run per hour, which is around the same cost as a light bulb.

How does a hydronic towel rail work?

Hydronic (Standard) heated towel rails are simply plumbed into your central heating system and work by being heated up as hot water is circulated through them. This is exactly how standard water circulating radiators operate in your home.

Do heated towel rails use lots of electricity?

The short answer is, not a lot. Most heated towel rails are very effective in heating and drying your towels. In other words, they don’t use a lot of electricity to perform their job. To provide a bit more detail, the typical heated towel rails consumes 100 to 200 watts of electricity per hour.

Do heated towel rails use a lot of power?

There are no specific people that warm towel rails are for but they will warm everyone. The price of heated towel rails is very affordable and they don’t use a large amount of power.

Is a heated towel rail as good 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.

Are heated towel rails 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.

Should you leave heated towel rail on all the time?

You can certainly leave your heated towel rail on all day if you want. It’s perfectly safe to do so, your towels will be dry and warm at any time of the day and your bathroom will enjoy a little added heat.

How do you make a heated towel?

Steps to make a hot towel:

  1. Soak one hand towel in water and wrap it into a tight ball.
  2. Put the wet towel in a microwave for 60 seconds (1 minute)
  3. Take your dry towel and lay it flat over your sore area.
  4. Take your hot towel and fold it into a manageable shape such as a rectangle.