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Electric and Hydronic Towel Warmers |
Towel warmers are an added touch of luxury that no modern bathrooms can do without. Many towel warmers double as a space heater and reduce humidity in the bathroom, which helps control mildew and mold growth. And, of course, towel warmers keep your towels dry, warm and toasty, a welcome treat when stepping out of the shower on a cold winter morning.
When choosing between towel warmers, it's important to understand the differences between the types of towel warmers. Different towel warmers fit better with different budgets, floor plans and heating and electrical systems. In order to make your transition to a modern, luxury bathroom smoother and more affordable, take time to learn about electric towel warmers and hydronic towel warmers.
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Electric Towel Warmers
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Electric towel warmers are simple to install and are efficient, safe and reliable. The easiest electric towel warmer to install is a floor mounted plug in warmer, such as the Myson Pearl Electric Floor Mount Towel Warmer FPRL08.
These freestanding towel warmers don't require any screws or holes drilled into the wall and plug into a standard 120V outlet.
You can also buy wall mounted electric towel warmers that plug into the wall. These require a bit more effort to install but no electrical work.
Electric towel warmers can also be hardwired, such as the
Amba Antus Towel Warmer A-2060. Hardwired towel warmers have the advantage of
concealing the wiring within the wall and do not need to be installed near an outlet. You can also
attach a hardwired electric towel warmer to a light switch, making it easy to turn on and off.
Most electric towel warmers are safe to leave running all day. An electric towel warmer will consume about as much energy as one or two
lightbulbs, depending on the model. Electric towel warmers must comlpy with safety standards and can include thermostats, timers and automatic shutoff features.
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Hydronic Towel Warmers |
| Hydronic towel warmers use circulating hot water in order to heat towels.
These are simply attached to your hot water line much like a radiator in a hot water circulating heating system.
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This works with homes with central air as well as radiant heat systems.
The original towel warmers worked this way. Hydronic towel warmers can be very
energy efficient, as they are connected to the homes hot water heating system.
However, since plumbing must be rerouted, they can be a bit more complicated to install.
Some hydronic towel warmers are self-contained and circulate oil or a water and glycol mixture. The liquid is heated by a built-in element and circulated throughout the towel warmer.
Hydronic towel warmers have similar safety features as electric towel warmers. Hydronic towel warmers have built-in controls to prevent it from becoming too hot and will turn on and off automatically, much like a hot water heater.
Many models, such as the Wesaunard Futurama 1, comes in hardwired, hydronic or plug in versions. Simply specify what kind of heating type you'd like when ordering.
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