Installation of a towel warmer.

One of the most useful devices for ensuring your bathroom renovation pleases you for a long time is the towel warmer. It not only makes drying laundry easier but also reduces humidity, combats bad odors, and increases the room's hygiene. Installing a ventilation grille alongside the towel warmer will practically eliminate persistent dampness in the bathroom. Towel warmers are usually made of stainless steel. They can be electric, water-heated, or combined. The most common shapes are serpentine, horseshoe, spring-like, or ladder-style.

When purchasing a towel warmer, pay attention to the following points: the presence of product documentation and a manufacturer's warranty, and a certificate of quality. Inspect the inner surface of the product — it should be clean, without stains or cavities. The end of the threaded connection should be free of burrs; thread quality is checked by screwing on a coupling.

Most water towel warmers are connected to the pipes using an "American" fitting, in which the seal is replaced by special gaskets. A bypass with a ball valve becomes indispensable when installing a towel warmer — if you are concerned about bathroom repairs and do not want to leave your neighbors without water, this should be done right away. The valves stop the flow of water directed to the future warmer, while the water in the riser flows through the bypass without changing the pressure in the supply system.

Pivoting towel warmers come in a variety of colors and with chrome finishes. The ability to rotate them 180 degrees relative to the wall adds convenience but reduces the device's structural strength. Heavy towels accelerate wear due to abrasion of the rubber sealing rings. The service life of pivoting warmers is limited to 2 years. Carefully study the technical manual to understand the features of the warmer you are choosing and its intended use.

Electric warmers have been growing in popularity recently. They are reliable and provide uninterrupted operation. The lack of hot water will not affect their functionality since they do not depend on the hot water supply system. The heating temperature does not exceed 60 degrees, and power consumption is 25–100 watts. In addition, an electric towel warmer is very simple to operate. It can be easily mounted to the wall using special brackets. The warmer should be installed at a distance of at least 60 cm from the bathtub, shower cabin, or washbasin.

Towel warmers are connected either directly through a socket or directly to the wiring — when renovating apartments, all this can be planned. Additional temperature control devices allow regulation in the range of 30–70 degrees. Equipping the electric towel warmer with a safety system means you need not worry about safety. In case of a fault, the power supply will be automatically cut off. Proper insulation of the wiring in the wall and grounding of the device will make the electric towel warmer your indispensable helper.