{"id":7763,"date":"2021-06-21T11:36:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T09:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/?p=7763"},"modified":"2021-06-21T11:36:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T09:36:00","slug":"questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/blog\/questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack\/","title":{"rendered":"Questions To Ask When Buying A Heated Towel Rack"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Temperatures are rising and so are the heaps of damp towels in the bathroom. You\u2019ve had it. You\u2019re going to buy a heated towel rack. Today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So you jump online and start browsing the gorgeous design collections and marvel at the beautiful finishes and the myriad sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions start to pop up. Before you dish out the dollars, take a look at our answers and rest assured that whichever one you choose, you will be spending your money wisely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can a Bathroom Butler heated towel&nbsp;rack&nbsp;be connected to the central heating system?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The short answer is \u2018No\u2019. There is a long answer, but unless you\u2019re really into the mechanics of different HVAC systems, we\u2019re not going to bore you with the complexities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just know that we have specifically designed our heated towel racks to be independently heated so that they work all year round according to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So that\u2019s that then. To help you understand how a heated towel rack fits into your bathroom &#8211; or wherever else you want to put it &#8211; read up on our quick notes for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bathroombutler.com\/blog\/installing-a-heated-towel-rack\">Installing a Heated Towel Rack.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I dry my clothes on a heated towel rack?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lots of people do this. But lots of people have also learned that it\u2019s not always a good idea. If you hang your&nbsp;Victoria\u2019s Secret silk slip over it, there\u2019s going to be even less of it once it\u2019s dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Towels are sturdy things, made of the type of fabric that can withstand higher temperatures. If you\u2019re confident your designer sweatpants can handle the heat, by all means go ahead but don\u2019t say we didn\u2019t warn you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Will a heated towel rack warm up my bathroom?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Folks often ask this question as it sounds like a groovy added benefit in winter, but not so much in summer. But nope. Our heated towel rails don\u2019t. You may feel a whiff of warmth as you pass it, but it\u2019s not going to heat up your bathroom. And there are two good reasons for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One, we have to adhere to safety standards. If we allowed the heated towel racks to get any warmer, we\u2019d be burning your towels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, unlike portable oil-fin heaters that could warm up a small bathroom, our heated towel rails are created to dry your towels while adding a touch of warmth. Nothing more. Nothing less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/Questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack-Natural-7-Bar-1024x533.jpeg\" alt=\"Questions to ask when buying a heated towel rack - Natural 7 Bar\" class=\"wp-image-7765\" width=\"840\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/Questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack-Natural-7-Bar-1024x533.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/Questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack-Natural-7-Bar-300x156.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/Questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack-Natural-7-Bar-768x400.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/Questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack-Natural-7-Bar-1536x800.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/Questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack-Natural-7-Bar-650x338.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/Questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack-Natural-7-Bar.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption><span style=\"color:#58595b\" class=\"has-inline-color\">NATURAL 7 Bar 32inch\/800mm heated towel rail with PTSelect Switch<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What material are the best heated towel racks made of?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Years of research in all kinds of damp and dusty environments have proven beyond a shadow of doubt that Grade 304 stainless steel is the best. It will never flake, peel, chip or rust and is really hard to break. Yes, we see you glancing over at that flaked&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/product\/towel-ring-4640\/\">towel ring<\/a>&nbsp;of yours. Don\u2019t worry, you can replace it with one from our accessories collection. They\u2019re made of the same good stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s even some magic involved &#8211; this super metal forms a self-healing layer on its surface, so no additional coating is needed, and you clean it simply by wiping it with a warm, damp cloth. Read more about our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/product-category\/why-bathroom-butler-heated-towel-racks\/\">heated towel rail tech here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What size heated towel rack do I need?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well that depends on how many towels you need to dry and the open wall space in your bathroom. The hugely popular&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/product\/natural-5-bar-20inch-heated-towel-rack-straight-with-personal-temperature-selection-pts-switch\/\">Natural 5 bar 20inch \/ 500mm<\/a>, is ideal for small bathrooms, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/product\/natural-7-bar-32inch-heated-towel-rack-straight-with-personal-temperature-selection-pts-switch\/\">Natural 7&nbsp;bar 32inch \/ 800mm<\/a> is perfect for wider spaces,&nbsp;while the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/product\/natural-15-bar-17inch-heated-towel-rack-straight-with-personal-temperature-selection-pts-switch\/\">Natural 15 bar 17inch \/ 430mm<\/a>, which holds the most towels of all, fits neatly into tall, narrow, spaces. See? You have choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/Questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack-different-spaces-1024x373.jpeg\" alt=\"Questions to ask when buying a heated towel rack - different spaces\" class=\"wp-image-7766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/Questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack-different-spaces-1024x373.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/Questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack-different-spaces-300x109.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/Questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack-different-spaces-768x280.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/Questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack-different-spaces-1536x560.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/Questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack-different-spaces-650x237.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2021\/09\/Questions-to-ask-when-buying-a-heated-towel-rack-different-spaces.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Different model heated towel rails for different spaces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Anything else we can help with?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you have a few more questions? As luck would have it, we\u2019ve probably answered most of them before. Pick and click a link below to satisfy that curiosity, then get shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/blog\/why-you-need-a-heated-towel-rack-in-summer\">Do I need a heated towel rack in summer?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/blog\/you-asked-we-answered-part-1\">Customers\u2019 FAQ Part 1<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bathroombutler.com\/blog\/you-asked-we-answered-part-2\">Customers\u2019 FAQ Part 2<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/blog\/are-heated-towel-racks-safe\">Are heated towel racks safe?<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/blog\/what-are-some-of-the-top-benefits-of-heated-towel-racks\">The top 5 benefits of heated towel racks<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/blog\/affordable-heated-towel-racks\">Is a Bathroom Butler heated towel rack going to cost me an arm and a leg?<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before you dish out the dollars, take a look at the answers to your questions about heated towel racks and rest assured that whichever Bathroom Butler you choose, you will be spending your money wisely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":7767,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[287],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7763","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-heated-towel-rack"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7763","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/81"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7763"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7763\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7767"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7763"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7763"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bbtrack.bathroombutler.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7763"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}