Tips When Buying Towel Warmers
Just before you decide to buy a towel warmer, it will be highly recommended to ask yourself questions like which model will fit my budget either designer or economical model, what's the difference between hydronic and electric models, the benefits of going with plug-in or hardwired installation, should you go for sleek lines or more eccentric, artistic design or a simple one is enough, what type of finish will complement existing decoration and so forth.
Market of today has created broad range of prices. Whether seeking for a moderately priced unit or an absolute design sophistication, these warmers will fit for almost any budget. On the other hand, one important thing that you must know with regards to these warmers is the fact that it vary in price according to its size, installation type and style. There are many ways on how you can install a warmer and budget considerations for the said units that may require professional installation.
A lot of the manufactures are offering budget friendly line of warmers that can be bought for a modest price of 300 dollars and even first-class and very impressive units that come in designer finishes, which may exceed 4,000 dollars or more. So the first step to be considered when buying a towel warmer is to consider your budget.
The hydronic and electric models are the two major types of warmers and these said units are very efficient. The electric towel warmers normally have low energy consumption rates and most consume the same power as standard light bulbs. The electric models have one of two kinds of low wattage elements and some make use of dry element while others are using an element in order to heat mineral oil in the unit.
The electrical spa towel warmer cabinet are also available either plug-in or hardwired. Latter units must be integrated into the electrical system of the building while the plug-in models simply need to be plugged in like other appliances you have.
As for hydronic models, it simply uses your hot water plumbing in an effort to produce heat by running the hot water through the warmer. This can be done in 2 different ways, one is by connecting it to a hot water of your house or to a specific hydronic heating system. Most of the time, hydronic towel warmers can't just be the most energy efficient method but can be the hardest to install if not included throughout the construction of the house or complete remodeling project.
But best rated towel warmer of today are incorporating various safety features such as automatic shut off and thermostats capabilities, which make it safer to use.