Towel radiators generally take up less practical room than traditional radiators. This is because we usually hang them vertically, instead of horizontally.

1. Towel Radiators: Understanding What You Need
Towel radiators are a fantastic addition to any bathroom, and by far the most suitable type of
radiator for use in the bathroom. While you can buy any type of radiator you want for your new
bathroom, it makes the most sense to buy a towel radiator, as opposed to a traditional radiator.
However, there are many things to think about before you decide upon the particular style of towel
radiator that you purchase. Here, we’re going to look at the various things that you need to think
about before you make your choice.
Central Heating vs. Electric Towel Radiators
The first thing to think about is the way in which the radiator will receive energy. You have
theirchoices:
1. Central heating towel rail
2. Electric towel radiators
3. Duel radiators, which combine the two
Clearly, you can only choose option 1 & 3 if you have central heating. 3 makes them most sense
because the electric part of the radiator means that you can switch it on and off when you need it,
rather than having to turn on the entire central heating system – which, in summer for instance,
would require that you go about turning off all of your other radiators. However, 3 is slightly more
expensive at the outlay.
Option 2 is the best choice for those of you without central heating, or those of you with central
heating who do not want the towel radiator attached connected to the rest of the heating system –
some people do this because they want complete control over the towel radiator.

2. Heating Capacity
The next thing that you have to determine is the heat output – how much heat do you need for the
room? There are many onlineresources to help you work out the power of the radiator that you
require. Make sure that you use an online calculator that allows you to make the choice for the
bathroom, as bathrooms require more heat than other rooms because of the damp. All you need to
do, as well as use the calculator, is to take a measurement of the room.
The Size of the Radiator
Towel radiators generally take up less practical room than traditional radiators. This is because we
usually hang them vertically, instead of horizontally. A traditional and a towel radiator may be the
same dimension, but they hang on different axis. This means that it is easier to buy a larger radiator
for the bathroom without taking up too much space.
If space is a premium in your bathroom then you can help with storage by chosen a design of towel
radiator that sports a shelf, so you can store your clean towels too.
Design
This is where it’s all a matter of choice. There is very little difference between design and heat
output, so you really have free rein. There are some fantastic designs available, so you can have
some real fun here.
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