Towel warmers are bathroom
fixtures used for warming bath linens. They are not only functional but
also decorative and can be used in many places like the bathroom,
mudroom, laundry room or spa room.
MATERIALS USED
Some of the most commonly used materials for making towel warmers are:
Stainless steel, Brass, Copper, Bronze, Wrought Iron, Aluminum,
Poly-Carbonate, Metal, Crystal, Blown Glass, Alabaster, Nickel, Art
Glass, Tiffany Glass, Chrome, Ceramics, Clay and Plastic, etc.
USES
The uses of a towel warmer are manifold:
- Keeps towels dry and fresh.
- Help to keep the place where they are put up warm.
- Can be used for warming blankets.
- Can be used to dry bathing suits and for drying wet winter
clothes.
- A towel warmer gives an element of design to a bathroom.
TYPES
Towel warmers are of two two types: electric and hydronic. Electric
towel warmers act like an internal electric heating element, while in
the case of hydronic towel warmers, they are connected directly to the
hot water heater. In the case of some towel warmers, water is
circulated, while for some others, oil is used. Oil is convenient for a
higher wattage and less leakage risks. For energy efficiency, electric
towel radiators are also very good options.
There is a great variety of models and designs of towel warmers. They
can be of spiral, curved or ladder types. For convenience and energy
efficiency, some towel warmers come with timers which can warm up the
towel at the exact time one need it. Towel warmers can be simple, metal
towel bars which has to be just plug in and use, or they can be very
fancy. Some towel warmers are custom built-ins to coordinate with the
bathroom decor. There are also designer towel warmers for the extra
elegance.
PONTS TO CONSIDER
While buying or installing a towel warmer some points should be
considered:
- They should be safe and efficient.
- They should be safe to use in any environment.
- They should require least attending.
- They should be safety standard approved and energy efficient.
