Whether you are fully renovating your bathroom or merely making some adjustments, if you are choosing to install a heated towel rail you must consider where should a towel radiator be placed?.
In this blog, the Bathroom Takeaway team has broken down the 3 main factors to consider when adding a towel rail to your bathroom and specifically how close to a shower can a heated towel rail be.
3 Factors To Consider When Installing A Towel Rail To Your Bathroom
Distance From The Shower
How close can a radiator be to a shower? Well, the simple answer is: you are recommended to keep your unit at least 600 millimeters away from the shower, bath, and vanity.
In addition to this, the heated towel rail should be installed with a clearance of at least 600 millimeters from the floor.
Does It Fit Into Your Aesthetic?
Heated towel rails provide a luxurious warmth after a shower or bath. But that is not just it…
They are now becoming more and more popular for their vibrant colours and designs that can stand out in both modern and traditional styled homes.
These wide variety of choices give you ample opportunity to fit it into your specific look and aesthetic in your home.
Best Positioning In The Room
The ideal location is typically the center of the largest wall in your bathroom, as this will enhance its visual impact more than positioning it against a storage unit or above the toilet.
Sometimes we appreciate this can’t be the case due to your room's build and positioning of other items.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Cheaper To Leave A Heated Towel Rail On All The Time?
If you have an electric towel rail or a dual-fuel system currently using electricity, it would be wise to switch it off when you are not at home or to limit its use to a few hours each
day. This could significantly help in reducing your energy costs.Can You Install A Towel Rail Yourself?
Yes, but the installation of a dual fuel heated towel rail requires connections to both the hot water central heating system and the electrical mains supply.
So it is advisable to seek a professional who can handle both aspects, or alternatively, to employ a plumber and an electrician to carry out the installation safely and correctly to avoid any mistakes.
How Do You Fit A Towel Rail?
The task of installing a heated towel rail is not particularly complicated; nonetheless, if you lack experience in DIY or plumbing, it is recommended to hire a professional plumber to carry out the installation.
If you are wanting to take the task on, take a read of our in depth blog on how to fit a towel rail.
