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Heated Towel Rail Power Consumption & Running Costs

Learn how wattage, design, and timer controls can keep running costs as low as a few cents per hour while adding a touch of luxury to your bathroom.

Science-Backed Performance: Horizontal vs Vertical Heated Towel Rails in 2024

Why should you opt for a vertical heated towel rail instead of a traditional horizontal one? This blog explores the scientifically supported advantages of vertical towel rails, backed by our own in...

How Much Do Heated Towel Rails Cost To Run?

Ever wondered about the electricity consumption of heated towel rails? In a nutshell, for our Gordon Heated Towel Rail it's surprisingly low; you can heat and dry towels year-round without putting...

Are heated towel rails as efficient as radiators?

Heated towel rails and radiators on the surface may seem like totally different beasts, particularly if you’re used to the traditional ladder-style towel rails and rather austere wall radiators.

Keeping warm in winter with a heated towel rail

While we normally start our posts with a summary of what the rest of the content is about, let’s discuss the elephant in the room (or should that be bathroom?) from the get-go. How on earth can a h...

How to stay warm in the bathroom this winter

How do we stay warm in the bathroom in cold weather? Here are Eskimo Heat’s top tips.

Should heated towel rails be left on?

With energy prices skyrocketing most of us are looking for ways to save. So, the question is, should heated towel rails be left on and how much will it cost?

Do Heated Towel Rails Use a Lot of Electricity? (Updated 2025)

  Do heated towel rails use much electricity? Discover how much they cost to run, how to improve energy efficiency, and why modern designs like Gordon are surprisingly low cost.

Is a heated towel rail worth it?

Is a heated towel rail worth it? Let's jump into the costs of owning a heated towel rail.

The highly efficient heated towel rail

Why on earth does Eskimo make its Gordon heated towel rail from aluminium? Let's find out.

Are heated towel rails eco-friendly?

While on the surface exploring the eco-credentials of heated towel rails may seem like a simple exercise, in reality it’s not. There are several aspects that need to be examined.