Rating of heated towel rails

A heated towel rail is an integral element of any bathroom interior. Many owners want to see on the wall of the bathroom not only a high-quality product in all respects, but also an attractive element of decor that will harmonize well with the overall picture of the room. The modern market is full of towel dryers of various design and functionality. Therefore, in order not to get confused in a large assortment, we have compiled for you a rating of heated towel rails of water, electric and combined types. We made our reviews based on customer reviews, taking into account the individual characteristics of each design. Let's take a closer look at studying the models of bathroom dryers.

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Towel dryers - types, differences

The most common type of such a device is a water heated towel rail. Such a device will help you reduce the humidity in the bathing room and quickly dry the necessary things. It is connected to a hot water supply or to a heating system. Next, we will get acquainted with the characteristics of all types of this plumbing device, consider the possible forms and materials for making water heated towel rails.

Kinds

There are such varieties of dryers for the bathroom:

• Electric. They work and directly depend on the power supply. By purchasing such a product, be aware that you will have to pay more on bills for the consumed light.
• Water. They come into action due to the circulation of hot water inside the device.

Important! Depending on the type of connection, a towel dryer on the water system is either lower or side. The lower version is more common, and the side one allows you to hide various communications favorably, which will make the room even more attractive and neat.

• Combined. Their price is several times higher than the cost of previous options. But this design combines the advantages of electric and water towel dryers. The combined type device has the main advantage - continuous operation all year round (in winter - from heating, in summer - from electricity).

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Strengths and weaknesses of the bathroom water dryer

Pros:

• The ability of the product to maintain dryness in the room and heat it for a long time. Thanks to this feature, fungus and mold will not appear in the bathroom, which could happen if there was no heated towel rail.
• The design is independent of power supply and is more economical, unlike electrical analogues. It does not require installation of grounding and moisture-proof sockets.
• Water towel warmers are safe for human life due to the lack of risk of electric shock.

Minuses:

• The appliance will not work when the hot water supply stops (during a scheduled shutdown or in the event of an accident) and after the heating season.
• Installing a water structure with your own hands is possible only subject to extensive experience and special knowledge. It is advisable to entrust the installation of a bathroom dryer to a qualified specialist.

Forms

Water heated towel rails come in the following forms:

• Standard - having the form of the letter M or P or MP-shaped.
• Staircase.
• Ring-shaped.
• Zigzag.
• With shelves.
• Customized individual form.

Materials

For the manufacture of dryers for a bathroom on a water supply, the following materials are taken:

• Stainless steel.
• Cink Steel.
• Black steel.
• Aluminum.
• Copper.
• Brass.

Important! Devices made of black or galvanized steel have excellent technical characteristics, guarantee safety during the operation of the product, ease of installation. Copper and brass structures are externally attractive, but will not last long (up to 5 years). The most durable are stainless steel products, which have high strength and a high resistance to corrosion. The life of the stainless dryer for the bathroom is more than 20 years.

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Rating of manufacturers of heated towel rails

This review of the best bathroom dryers has been compiled based on the following factors:

• Used raw materials.
• Equipment.
• Functionality.
• Design decoration.
• The quality of the joints.
• Heat transfer rate.
• Lifetime.
• Complaints about the functionality of the product.

Margaroli Venta 405

Advantages:

• Interesting design.
• Made of brass using external chrome plating.
• Excellent build and soldering quality for quick installation.
• There is a possibility of a turn on 1800.
• The operating temperature of the device is up to 1100 degrees.
• Permissible operating pressure of the apparatus is up to 8 atmospheres.
• The price is consistent with the quality.
• Service life - more than 5 years.

Disadvantages:

• Not found.

Terminus Astra New Design

Pros:

• The drying device is made of high quality stainless steel.
• Qualitatively polished surface.
• A wide selection of heated towel rails of different heights - from 53 cm to 118 cm.
• It copes with its functionality.
• The operating temperature of the device is 1150 degrees.
• Working pressure is 8 atmospheres.
• Acceptable price.
• Warranty period is 10 years.

Disadvantages:

• Not a solid, but a welded pipe.

Zehnder Stalox STXI-060-045

Advantages:

• Quality stainless steel.
• Virtually invisible welds.
• Operating temperature - up to 1200 degrees.
• The operating pressure of the dryer is up to 12 atmospheres.
• Small size - 60.8 by 40 cm.
• The ability to install the device in any room of an apartment or house.
• Affordable pricing.

Disadvantages:

• It is better to connect the device not to the heating system, but to the hot water supply. Otherwise, joint seams may leak.

Now you have an idea of ​​the best manufacturers of water towel dryers, now let's get acquainted with the other devices for drying towels for the bathroom.

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Electric heated towel rail - manufacturers rating

If you have not finally decided what type of dryer to choose in the bath and are considering the possibility of installing an electric appliance, check out the compiled rating of electric heated towel rails.

TermoSmart Comfort El

Advantages:

• It deserves the first place in the rating of electric heated towel rails.
• Large selection of sizes.
• High quality stainless steel brand AISI-304.
• TENY from the manufacturer Siemens.
• Very thin and neat welds.
• It has a staircase shape.
• The package includes various mounts for installation.

Disadvantages:

• In some cases, the connecting seam can cause damage to the unit.

Argo Luch 4

Advantages:

• Made of stainless steel.
• It is in harmony with absolutely any interior of a bathroom.
• Power consumption is 60 watts.
• Nominal working temperature - +530 degrees.
• Has a system shutdown device.
• Saving energy consumption due to the small power consumption required for the operation of the dryer.
• Acceptable price.

Disadvantages:

• You can install the structure at a distance not closer than 60 cm from the washbasin or bathtub.

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Combined heated towel rail manufacturers rating

If you plan to purchase a device that will provide bath comfort all year round and work in optimal energy consumption mode, you will find the information on manufacturers and the best models of combined dryers described below.

Arbonia Karomix (KM)

Advantages:

• Ranks first in this review according to users.
• Very original design.
• Wide range of colors.
• The presence of a remote control system.
• With a power of 950 W, heat transfer is +500 degrees.
• Easy to install product.
• The ability to adjust the temperature.

Important! When choosing a white dryer for the bathroom, it is possible to reduce prices by 20-30% of the initial cost.

Disadvantages:

• Not identified.

Allegro

Advantages:

• Stainless steel of the highest quality.
• A beautiful mirror surface that does not fade during the operation of the product.
• Large selection of height indicators.
• Install a heated towel rail using special holders (brackets).
• The design is equipped with a Mayevsky crane and a blind plug.

Disadvantages:

• Pretty simple design.

The Allegro heated towel rail closes the rating of the best water heated towel rails of Russian manufacturers, which works not only from the supply of hot water, but also from the heating system, which doubles its positive properties.

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What to look for when choosing a heated towel rail?

A quality heated towel rail should not have the following characteristics:

• Consist of welded pipes with thin walls.
• Be made of black steel. Such material quickly rusts.
• Lack of special internal anti-corrosion coating.
• Having a large number of pipes in the design is a big risk of clogging and frequent cleaning of the device.
• Have a non-chrome surface.
• With the lack of a Mayevsky tap designed to drain the water (in the case of water dryers for the bath).

The most common mistake buyers make is that they choose a heated towel rail according to its appearance. First of all, it is necessary to take into account the functional features of the field of application, and only after that make a purchase.

So, acquiring a water dryer for the bathroom, you need to do the following:

1. Go to the housing office and find out the pressure level in your water supply - based on these data, choose a suitable heated towel rail.
2. Ask the seller to provide you with documents for the device: passport and warranty card. The presence of these documents is a sign of high quality products.
3. Carefully inspect the bathroom dryer. First you need to make sure that you are holding a solid structure in your hands. When choosing a heated towel rail powered by a heating system, stop at a seamless dryer to eliminate the risk of leakage.
4. Look carefully at the surface of the apparatus, what material was used to cover the surface. The most durable - with chrome trim. Enamel takes the second place, and the third - painting.
5. Take an interest in the material of manufacture of the device you like. If it is made of high-quality stainless steel, then ask for a corrosion-resistant inner coating. If the battery is made of other materials, then at this stage you can finish the inspection of the goods.
6. Verify that there is an air exhaust valve in the device. If this is absent in the device, then there is a risk of air entering the heated towel rail, as a result of which heat transfer in the device may be impaired. Ideally, the device should be equipped with a special Mayevsky crane.
7. Take into account the nuances of installing the device in your bathroom.So, for example, if you often observe a weak pressure of water, then you should not buy a water battery, and with autonomous heating, preference should be given to electric or combination heated towel rails.
8. Choose a device taking into account the features of the structure of your home. For multi-storey buildings, it is advisable to choose a coil that does not deform when heated.
9. Check the diameter of the heated towel rail to the pipes in your bathroom. If the diameter of the pipes is slightly different, then purchase a few suitable adapters.
10. Go to the store with a magnet. Lean it against the heated towel rail and see the result: if the battery does not stick to the magnet, it means that a fifth of the chrome has been added to the stainless steel, which reduces the quality of the goods sold.

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Stock footage

We presented you the best towel warmers for the bathroom, introduced you to the main recommendations for the selection of this device. First of all, start from the allocated budget, and after that - choose the design according to your preferences.