Can a towel radiator heat a bathroom?
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. Whether you choose a radiator or an electric towel rail, your bathroom will be heated efficiently.
Whats the difference between a heated towel rail and a towel radiator?
Customers ask us all the time; “what’s the difference between a radiator and a towel warmer?” In simple terms, radiators are more efficient at transferring heat; their job is to keep your room at an optimum temperature, whereas towel warmers do what they say on the tin, ‘Heat your Towels’, offering minimum heat output.
How do I choose a bathroom radiator?
Whatever you choose, the size should always be by and large reflecting your bathroom size. Having too large a radiator will look out of place and will cost you much more on energy bills whilst too small a towel radiator will have your bathroom become too cold in those winter months.
What size radiator do I need for my bathroom?
Size is everything Towel radiator typically range in size from 700x400mm up to 1800x600mm and it’s important to choose a radiator that’s in proportion to the overall size of the bathroom. A radiator that’s too small won’t have the oomph to heat the room, leaving you with a disappointingly cold bathroom.
Do you need a radiator in the bathroom?
That being said, when they are used, the bathroom can become a space which is incredibly hot and does not need heating from a radiator. With this in mind you want a radiator which can heat your bathroom quickly, whilst also being independent from the rest of the houses heating system so as to save on energy bills.
Is a towel rail 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.
Can I put a radiator in my bathroom?
The body of the radiator is just like a central heating radiator. This means that they have high quality powder coated finishes to minimise the risk of rust or corrosion. There is nothing electric about the radiator body, so just like a central heating radiator it can be safely installed anywhere in the bathroom.
