Heated Towel Rails & Elements

Learn more about heated towel rails

A heated towel rail is a ladder-style radiator that warms towels and takes the chill off a wet area. 

There are three main types. Hot-water rails connect to the central heating and warm up when the system is on. Electric rails use a heating element and run independently of the boiler, which suits properties where you want warm towels in summer without firing the heating. Dual fuel rails do both: they run off the central heating in winter and switch to an electric element out of season.

The practical benefits are the same across the board. You dry towels faster, cut damp in the bathroom and add a bit of background warmth, all from a compact fitting that keeps the specification simple.

Typical uses

• Bathroom refurbishments where a new towel radiator replaces an older, tired unit.

• Straight swaps on replacement projects, matching pipe centres and fixing points to the existing rail.

• New-build and heating packages where towel rails are specified alongside the wider system.

• Independent towel rail set-ups where an electric rail runs separately from the central heating.

How to choose the right heated towel rails

• Check the rail size against the space and the wall it's going on, and confirm the heat output in watts suits the room.

• Confirm pipe centres and mounting height so the rail lines up with existing or planned connections.

• Check compatibility with the heating system: hot-water, electric or dual fuel, so the rail matches the supply.

• Check bathroom suitability, including the zone the rail sits in and the IP rating needed for electric products in a wet area.

Before you order

• Confirm the pipe centres and fixing method so the new rail fits the existing brackets and connections.

• Check existing plumbing connections for hot-water and dual fuel rails, and the electrical supply for electric and dual fuel set-ups.

• Plan the trades: hot-water and dual fuel work needs a plumber, and electrical connections need a qualified electrician working to the wiring regulations.

Explore our range of heated towel rails & elements

Our range covers a wide range of sizes and styles to suit any bathroom and ensuite set up.

Order online today to take advantage of our convenient free Click & Collect service at your local Travis Perkins branch, or select direct site delivery to keep your fit-out moving forward.