Why You Should Use Towel Heaters

Conventional radiators in bathroom have more to contend with than any other heater placed elsewhere in the home.  Bathrooms are very damp environments and you will soon see rust spots appear or furry bits start growing on the pipes.

For this reason you should start researching whether you are better off with towel radiators.  They are often made of materials that are more resistant to steamy conditions and are produced in white, chrome or steel varieties that have been specially treated.

As a bench mark, the radiator varieties are smaller than the rails and are often positioned at floor level, whereas rails are mainly hung on a wall.  Depending on the room size you can buy curved structures that facilitate the hanging of towels, but they are often bulky and they might get in the way, reducing floor space.

Things to consider when purchasing one of these are the size of the room and the size of your family.  If you have several children it will definitely be worth your while to acquire a vertical ladder type on which many towels can be hung at the same time.

If you are going to the expense of installing such a heater, you might as well purchase something that is practical and at the same time decorative and to that end there are so many examples to choose from.

For a handy reckoner of how big your heater should be many websites now have a BTY calculator in which you enter the dimensions of the space to be heated.  This calculator will then indicate which capacity to buy.

Excluded in the cost of these are often the valves that you need to complete the job so you need to add these to the overall cost.  You should also have a look when going on the internet if the heater you choose is net of VAT.  If it is not then your purchase will all of a sudden be more expensive than you thought. 

Another thing to look out for is the buying of designer specimens.  You will pay quite a hefty price for the privilege of owning one of these.

It is advisable to call someone in to fit your heated towel rail.  If it is to be plumbed to your existing central heating then the system will need to be drained of water, which is a major job.  To make things easier you can have an electrical version installed which has a closed fluid system.  However, you need to be competent in electrical matters, as you cannot just put the heater anywhere in such a damp environment.

Internet shopping, as well as being convenient, allows you to receive your ordered goods in a matter of a week if they are in stock.  I know, it is a little impersonal to shop this way, but if you need any advice, most website have a landline number that you can ring to ask for advice from a human being.

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