How to choose a towel warmer

If you are facing the task of making repairs in the bathroom, do not forget about such an important detail as a heated towel rail. A large selection of heated towel rails, presented on the market, makes the buyer think. How to choose a towel warmer so that the appliance lasts a long time and does not break?

heated towel rails If the heated towel rail is selected and connected by all the rules, the bathroom will always be comfortable. First you need to find out what the towel heater is and what its purpose is.

What is a towel dryer and its advantages for?

The towel warmer is a separately curved pipe( coil) installed in the bathroom, most often located on the opposite wall from the bath. The pipe can be made in the form of a zigzag or have a different shape. It is fixed on the wall and connected to the water supply system or works from electricity.

In the last century in the old apartments "stalinkas" or "Khrushchevs", you could see a standard heated towel made of a steel pipe and connected to a heating or hot water supply system. If the heated towel rail was connected to a heating system, then this device performed its functions only in the heating season, at other times it remained unclaimed, which was not always convenient for users.

The second version of the Soviet devices for drying towels also did not always meet expectations, as it was connected to a hot water supply system and remained unclaimed in the event of a hot water shutdown. Such a heated towel rail in the bathroom, after several years of operation, fell into disrepair, the iron pipes were covered with perspiration( droplets of cold water) and started to rust. Most people tried to get rid of an unnecessary device in the bathroom, leaving this part of the room without heating in the winter.

Currently, water towel warmers have not lost their popularity. Answering the question, what are the towel warmers for, you can immediately get the answer - to dry the wet towels. Since the bathroom is a room where the humidity always prevails, just on a hook or a hanger the towels will dry out for a very long time, or may even remain wet. Therefore, it is so important to install a device for drying towels in the bathroom. But this is not the only purpose of this device, since there are no heating batteries in the bathroom, it is the heated towel heater that serves as a heater.

And one more important plus - when the room has a comfortable temperature and relatively dry air, then after taking a shower the person will feel comfortable and not get covered with goosebumps.

What towel dryer to choose

The modern sanitary ware market offers users a wide range of different products, including heated towel rails.

All of them are divided into 3 types:

1. Water.
2. Electric.
3. Combined.

Let's consider more in detail the types of the towel warmer, noting the pros and cons of each device.

Water towel warmers. Advantages and disadvantages of

The water unit is installed in the bathrooms of apartment buildings. It looks like a curved steel pipe, ladder or arc. The device is connected to a heating system or hot water supply. When there is no heating or hot water, the towel heater remains unclaimed, and humidity rises in the room and mold may even appear. Such devices are not always satisfied with the owners living in apartment buildings, so they are looking for an alternative, so that the bathroom always had a comfortable temperature, and you could dry the towels.

Despite the fact that water towel warmers do not work all year round, their rating remains quite high. The appliance takes a long time to warm up and is heated - this is one of the drawbacks, but then the heated towel warmer can keep the heat in the room for a long period. Even one device of standard dimensions will be enough to heat a small room, protecting the bathroom from dampness and fungus.

Modern plumbing market offers customers a wide range of water towel rails. To replace the classical form in the form of a curved steel pipe, came devices of different configurations: in the form of the letter "M", "P", a towel warmer in the form of a ladder, with one or several shelves for drying small items( socks, mittens, linens, napkins and so on.).

If you chose a water towel warmer, then you need to pay attention to the manufacturer. The fact is that import models must be connected only to the heating system, and domestic production - to the hot water supply system. Such devices will withstand long-term exploitation in an aggressive environment, and foreign brands of heated towel rails are not designed for this. They are made of thin steel without special internal protection. Therefore, it is best to give preference to Russian models, especially since towel warmers are sold at an affordable price and will last a long time.

Electric heated towel rail. Advantages and disadvantages of

An electrical appliance is an excellent replacement for a water model when you do not want to get rid of an old heated towel heater connected to a heating system or hot water supply. It can be installed next to an existing waterway or choose another location for mounting, for example, on the opposite wall.

The electric towel heater is easy to install, so it can be installed not only in the bathrooms, but in other rooms, where necessary: ​​in the kitchen or hallway.

Such a device has one significant plus - it is an opportunity to operate all year round. Just as the heating season is closed or hot water is turned off during the repair work, an electric towel warmer will help out. All that is necessary for permanent operation of appliances is electricity.

And this is not the only thing that this type of device can be proud of:

• when installing an electric towel heater does not need a permit from the housing department for installation of the unit;
• there is no need to crash into the system of hot water supply or heating( for the connection of a water appliance it is necessary to invite specialists);
• the work of the heated towel rail does not depend on the hot water in the pipes;
• to install the device can be independently;
• economical power consumption;
• attractive design and the ability to pick up the unit of the right size and shape.

Despite a lot of advantages, the towel heater still has drawbacks, which also need to be read in order to buy a decent model.

What are the disadvantages:

• the need for separate hidden wiring;
• installation of a special outlet.

As the electric towel warmer is installed in a room with high humidity, it is necessary to install a special outlet with a cover. In addition, do not install the outlet on a cold wall, where condensation accumulates. It is desirable that the socket is mounted in the wall, and a separate wiring is also hidden in the wall. Such increased security requirements can not always be met. Also, when installing an electric towel warmer, it is advisable to connect the outlet to a separate ground line. In the houses of the old sample, there is no grounding, so the only correct option is to conduct a separate line( RCD).

Photo of a heated towel rail:

Combined heated towel rails

Combined models can be found on the market that combine the function of an electric appliance and a water appliance. Such units are very advantageous, since they can work in 2 modes. This is very convenient, especially in summer, when central heating does not work.

When choosing a bathroom unit, we recommend that you pay attention to the universal model - a two-circuit water heated towel rail. Its feature is that one turn( circuit) can be connected to the heating system, and the second turn - to the system of hot water supply. When the heating is turned off, the appliance remains operational due to the hot water circulating in the system. Among the shortcomings of this type of device, we note the high requirements for operating pressure in the system.

All universal towel warmers have one drawback - not everyone can afford to install a combined heated towel rail in the bathroom, as its cost is 2 times higher than the price of a standard water towel drying device.

Towel warmers with a thermoregulator have long gained popularity among consumers. The main feature of this device is that the user can set the desired heating temperature, if you need to quickly warm up the room or dry things. The temperature regime ranges from +30 to + 70 ° C.You can choose a model equipped with a timer. So you do not need to monitor the process of the towel warmer, simply plug the appliance into an outlet, set the temperature on the thermoregulator and you can not go back to this issue. The unit itself will dial the desired temperature, and then turn off. As soon as the temperature starts to decrease, the device will start to heat up again. This is very convenient, because you can save on electricity consumption.

Overview of the popular models of heated towel rails

When you are faced with the task of choosing a towel dryer, it is important to understand not only the conditions of the unit connection, but also to familiarize yourself with popular models.

We offer to study the characteristics of devices for heating the bathroom and drying towels:

1. Towel Sunerzh. On sale, you can find water and electric units. The diverse design of Sunderz towel warmers will satisfy the taste of any customer. You can pay attention to the classic model of the device, made in the form of a ladder - such a towel warmer does not take up much space in the bathroom, it can be placed on the wall next to the mirror or on the side wall. Elegance, functionality and beautiful appearance are the main credo of the company, which takes care of its customers. When choosing a radiator model, you should pay attention to the quality of the steel, the dimensions and color of the unit.

SUNERZA towel warmer:

1. The energy towel warmer is a reliable unit made of high quality steel. Company Energy produces 2 types of devices for drying towels: water and electric. Each model deserves praise. You can buy a classic model "serpentine" of standard sizes or pay attention to more practical and functional models in the form of a letter "P", with additional accessories( hooks, drawers, etc.).You can choose the right towel for your bathroom, even a compact unit is able to cope with the tasks: warm the room, dry towels and small things. Modern towel rails are made of high quality materials with corrosion protection, which allows to extend the life of the device and save the family budget. The manufacturer gives a guarantee for towel warmers - 5 years.

Towel warmer ENERIA:

Nuances of a choice of heated towel rails

When choosing a unit for heating a bathroom and drying textiles, it is important to consider not only the method of connection and the dimensions of the device, it is necessary to study the technical characteristics of the device. So, when buying a water towel, you need to find out the level of pressure in your water supply system. Normally, this figure should not exceed 4 atmospheres, but as practice shows, towel dryers cope with their tasks at operating pressure in the system, ranging from 2.5 to 7 atmospheres. It depends on many factors: the terrain, the number of floors, the state of communications, etc. When buying the unit, you need to know the working pressure in your system, plus you need to add a few units in case of emergencies( for example, water hammers).You can find out all information about the work of the towel warmer if you carefully read the technical passport.

For installation of a water towel heater in a single-storey house( cottage, cottage), you have the opportunity to choose any model you like, since in the private water supply system the pressure does not usually exceed 3 atmospheres.

The material from which towel warmers are made is of great importance. So, the heated towel rails are very popular. Instruments can be painted in different colors( most often light and dark), chrome or polished. The latter option is considered more hardy, but because of the high cost, buyers do not pay attention to them.

Stainless towel warmers are popular, so when choosing a towel you need to be very careful and not get a fake. To avoid this, when buying a heated towel, pay attention to the seams of the pipe, they should be high-quality and smooth.

Towel warmers made of steel are more suitable for cottages, villas and apartments with individual heating systems. If you install such a device in an apartment building with centralized heating, after several years of operation the unit will fail because it is not designed for working with water containing impurities of salts and other substances that accelerate the corrosion process.

When replacing the old unit with a new one, it is worth paying attention not only to the technical characteristics of the heated towel rail, but also to take into account the diameter of the pipes.