Electric Towel Rails

Step into warmth and style with our premium collection of electric towel radiators, designed to keep towels perfectly dry while gently heating your bathroom. More than just a modern luxury, these radiators combine efficiency, comfort, and design, making them an essential feature for any home. Electric Towel Rails: More Than...

Electric Towel Rails: More Than Just Warm Towels

A bathroom electric radiator not only keeps towels warm and dry but also helps to maintain a comfortable room temperature by reducing dampness and condensation. Many models in our collection come equipped with timers and thermostats, allowing you to schedule heating around your daily routine and adjust temperatures with ease. The option of a dry electric towel rail provides further practicality, offering faster warm-up times and a virtually maintenance-free system that doesn’t rely on liquid inside the radiator. Together, these features ensure that every model delivers efficient, reliable, and user-friendly performance.

Available in sizes 800mm x 400mm, 800mm x 500mm, 1200mm x 500mm, and 1600mm x 500mm, these wall-mounted radiators are suited to everything from compact cloakrooms to large bathrooms, delivering reliable heating performance. Choose from classic chrome, bold matt black, or premium finishes like brushed brass, brushed bronze, brushed black, and brushed stainless steel – each crafted for durability and lasting style.

The Modern Alternative to Conventional Radiators

Unlike standard central heating towel radiators, which are designed primarily to heat a whole room, a bathroom electric towel rail serves a dual purpose. It warms and dries towels while also providing consistent background heat. Traditional radiators can leave towels damp and take up more wall space, while an electric towel radiator offers a slim, wall-mounted design that saves space and enhances bathroom style. Electric towel rails are also independent of the central heating system, meaning you can use them year-round without needing to switch on your entire heating system. For homes looking for efficiency and everyday practicality, this makes them far more convenient than a conventional radiator.

Reliable Heat, Safe Design, Trusted Ratings

Every electric towel radiator is carefully rated for performance and safety, with outputs measured in BTU (British Thermal Units) – the standard way of calculating heating efficiency. This makes it easy to understand how much warmth a radiator will provide, ensuring you can choose the right model for your bathroom’s needs. Each unit delivers not only effective towel warming but also reliable room heating.

All models in the collection carry an IPX4 rating, making them safe for bathroom use with full protection against water splashes. Combined with high efficiency ratings, they provide consistent warmth, comfort, and peace of mind with minimal energy use.

Our collection of electric towel warmers is designed to bring lasting comfort, elegance, and efficiency into your bathroom. Whether you’re searching for a compact design for a smaller space or a powerful model for a family suite, you’ll find the perfect balance of function and style in our range.

Why Choose an Electric Towel Radiator?

Electric towel radiators are designed for spaces where central heating may not always be practical or efficient. Powered independently, they provide targeted heat exactly where it’s needed, allowing you to enjoy warm towels and a comfortable bathroom all year round. They are especially useful in bathrooms used less frequently or in homes where flexibility and energy efficiency are priorities.

Unlike traditional radiators, which are designed mainly to heat a room, an electric heated towel rail offers dual functionality. It keeps towels warm and dry while also contributing gentle, consistent heat to the entire bathroom. Slim and wall-mounted, they save space compared to standard radiators and are independent of central heating, meaning they can be used year-round without switching on your whole system. This makes them far more practical and efficient for everyday use in bathrooms.

How Electric Towel Radiators Work

An electric towel radiator operates using a simple yet highly effective system. Instead of connecting to central heating, it is powered directly by electricity, making it completely independent and easy to control.

Inside the radiator, a heating element is fitted and submerged in a special heat-transfer fluid (usually water, glycol, or oil). When switched on, the element heats the fluid, which circulates evenly through the radiator’s bars or rails. This process delivers consistent warmth across the entire unit, drying towels while also releasing heat into the bathroom.

Some designs come as dry electric radiators, which don’t contain liquid but instead use a dry thermal element to heat the rails directly. These models warm up quickly and are low-maintenance, while liquid-filled types retain heat for longer, providing steady warmth.

Controls and Features

Manual Models – Simple on/off switch for straightforward use.
Thermostatic Controls – Allow you to set and maintain a chosen temperature, preventing overheating and saving energy.
Digital Timers – Schedule heating times (morning or evening) so your towels are always warm when you need them.
Smart Radiators – Advanced versions connect to Wi-Fi or smart home systems, giving you remote control via an app.

Benefits of Electric Operation

An electric towel radiator offers flexibility and convenience that traditional central heating radiators can’t always match. Designed to operate independently, they provide heat exactly when and where you need it, making them a smart and practical choice for modern bathrooms.

1. Year-Round Use

Because they don’t rely on your central heating system, electric towel radiators can be used in summer as well as winter. This means you can enjoy warm, dry towels even when the rest of the heating is switched off.

2. Independent Control

Electric radiators are powered individually, giving you complete control over heating in specific rooms. This is perfect for bathrooms, cloakrooms, and en-suites that may need warmth at different times than the rest of the home.

3. Energy Efficiency

By heating only the room or towels you need, electric towel radiators help reduce wasted energy. Many models include thermostatic controls or timers, ensuring the radiator only runs when required, keeping running costs low.

4. Easy Installation

Unlike central heating radiators, which need to be connected to pipework, electric towel radiators only require an electrical connection. This makes installation faster, simpler, and more versatile, especially in homes where plumbing extensions aren’t practical.

5. Modern Features

Advanced models come with thermostats, timers, and even smart controls, allowing you to adjust heat levels precisely or schedule heating for maximum comfort and efficiency.

How to Pick the Perfect Size and Bar Layout

Choosing the right size and bar layout for your electric towel radiator is key to ensuring it works efficiently in your bathroom. The size of the radiator determines how much heat it can provide, while the number of bars affects how many towels you can hang and how quickly they dry.

640mm x 475mm → A compact size featuring 6 bars with a heat output of 272.9 BTU, making it ideal for cloakrooms or smaller bathrooms.

800mm x 400mm → A slim profile with 13 bars and a 682 BTU output, fitting neatly into tight spaces while offering excellent towel-hanging capacity.

800mm x 500mm → A wider design with 13 bars and a 682 BTU output, offering extra towel space and dependable heating for medium-sized rooms.

1130mm x 475mm → A balanced layout with 10 bars and a 409.4 BTU output, ideal for en-suites and standard bathrooms.

1200mm x 500mm → A larger design with 21 bars and a 1365 BTU output, providing excellent heat for family bathrooms.

1600mm x 500mm → A spacious 31-bar model with 2047 BTU output, offering powerful heating and practicality for larger bathrooms.

Whichever size you choose, each radiator is designed to distribute warmth evenly across the bars, keeping your towels dry and your bathroom comfortably heated.

Premium Finishes for Every Bathroom

Our collection offers a wide choice of finishes to complement both modern and traditional bathrooms. Each electric towel radiator is crafted from high-quality solid steel or brass, ensuring strength, durability, and excellent heat conduction. Choose from classic chrome, bold matt black, brushed brass, brushed bronze, brushed black, or brushed stainless steel. Every finish is carefully applied to resist daily wear, scratches, and tarnishing, maintaining a stylish look that lasts for years.

Safe for Bathroom Use

Every electric towel radiator in our collection is designed with safety in mind and comes with an IPX4 rating. This means the radiator is fully protected against water splashes from any direction, making it perfectly safe for use in bathrooms, en-suites, and cloakrooms.

The IPX4 certification ensures peace of mind, especially in wet environments where safety is essential. Whether installed near a basin, shower, or bath (within the recommended zones), these radiators maintain reliable performance without compromising on safety. Combined with efficient heat output and durable construction, the IPX4 rating makes each model a dependable choice for everyday bathroom comfort.

The Perfect Choice for Modern Living

Our electric towel radiators combine style, efficiency, and everyday comfort, making them an essential addition to any bathroom. Designed for reliable performance and timeless appeal, they offer the perfect balance of practicality and elegance. Explore our collection today and find the ideal model to complete your bathroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are electric towel rails expensive to run?

No — electric towel rails are designed to be energy efficient. They only heat the towels and the space required, meaning they typically use less energy than a standard central heating radiator. The running cost depends on the wattage of the rail, how long it’s switched on, and your electricity tariff. Many models include thermostats or timers, helping you keep energy use low.

How much does an electric towel rail cost to run?

You can estimate the cost using the formula: Wattage ÷ 1,000 = kW × Hours used × Price per kWh. For example, at 700 W that’s 0.7 kW × 1 hour × €0.34/kWh = €0.24 per hour. The actual cost depends on your local electricity rate, usage time, and whether the unit has timers or thermostats to regulate use.

How does an electric towel rail work?

Electric towel rails heat via an internal electric element that warms fluid (water, oil, or glycol) or, in some models, heats the structure directly using a dry thermal element. When powered, this element distributes heat across the rails—and into the bathroom—regardless of central heating status. Many models include thermostatic controls or timers to manage temperature and optimize energy efficiency.

How to install an electric towel rail?

Installation must be carried out by a qualified electrician. The process typically involves securely mounting the rail to the wall and wiring it to the mains supply via a fused spur. When installed in bathrooms, it must comply with electrical safety regulations and IP rating zones (e.g., IPX4 for splash protection). This ensures both safety and performance in moisture-prone environments.