How To Keep Towels Dry And Warm On Rainy Days

Most bathrooms are small these days as our modern homes have shrunk too compared to the buildings that our parents lived in.

To maximise space you could have electric towel radiators fitted which serve a dual purpose.  Firstly they keep your bathroom damp and steam free and secondly they will keep the family’s towels dry and warm in wet and cold weather.  Do not forget too that there is nothing more stressful than a bathroom full of wet towels on the floor.

The reason that it is more sensible to purchase an electric towel heater is that they will then operate independently from your heating system which invariably gets switched off during the summer months.  If you had bought a heater that worked with your system your towel heater would not work in the summer months.

When you research these towel heaters, you will find that many of them are in the shape of a ladder with rungs.  This type would be ideal for a family as many towels can be dried at the same time.

It may be that if your bathroom is larger than most, you will need extra heating too.  In this case you may want to have a look at a polished stainless steel model which doubles up as a mirror.  Just imagine; this will be a mirror that will not steam up as it is already warm.  In addition you may have to have a conventional radiator too.

However, there are plenty of flat panelled styles available that do not take up much room.  Incidentally, if you should purchase a mirrored heater, you should ensure that it is regularly wiped as in rare cases rust spots may form if you do not.  For cleaning purposes a little baby oil on a soft cloth will do the trick.  This will also prevent finger marks from showing up.

This does not only go for these radiators; many kitchen appliances are these days produced in stainless steel too and these will benefit from the same treatment.

There are various styles of electric towel radiators available these days, especially on line and for this reason we urge you to have a look at what is on offer for you. 

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Reliable And Efficient Radiators

Cast iron radiators have made quite a come-back since they were first used by our Victorian forefathers.  They are especially sought after by people who are trying to recreate faithfully the interior of a period property.

The modern versions of this heater are very stylish and they are a focal point rather just a necessity; in fact they are a must in a Victorian or Edwardian home with high ceilings and large rooms.

Although these heaters have a bulky appearance, there are some advantages attached to purchasing them.

These heaters are safe and very reliable.  They distribute heat more efficiently and evenly throughout the home as they can withstand higher temperatures than other lesser metals and alloys.  Although these radiators do heat up more slowly, once they have reached the required temperature, they hold their heat better and for longer.

You will find that your boiler will not click on and off so often and this is where gas or oil is saved.  Once your boiler goes off, these radiators will cool off gradually radiating heat for longer.

The disadvantages are that they cannot be blended into the background so in a smaller, modern home they could be an eyesore if you are not careful.  However, sometimes it is attractive to mix the old with contemporary as we have realised that the odd antique mixes very well with modern pieces.

Before you set out to change your radiator system, it is wise to engage your plumber or local heating centre in the process.  These experts will be able to advise you on the correct BTU output for the size of your property.  You should also let the professionals install your new heaters as you will have some sort of warranty if things go wrong.

Lastly for the efficient working of your system, your boiler needs to be checked once a year.  You will be able to enter into a contract with your heating centre.  You will be able to prevent the wearing out of parts before the boiler breaks down at an inopportune moment.

If you are looking for modern cast iron radiators or for maintenance of your heating system please go to our website.

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Make The Valve Fit

With the exciting choices of radiators today including revolutionary designs and colours with themes from antique to retro, conventional to contemporary there is a need to choose the valve that looks best for each style.

Most modern radiator manufacturers will point out that since their modern designs look best standing alone on the wall it makes sense to bury unsightly pipes. This usually means hiding the pipes in the wall just as electrical wiring is hidden.

Fortunately there are hundreds of radiator valves to choose from and with steel, brass, chrome and other metals to choose from there will always be something for the radiator of your choice.

Antique or retro radiators will normally benefit from an equally aged brass or bronze valve, perhaps quite bulky and obvious just as the original ones were a hundred years ago.

Modern sleek stainless steel panel radiators on the other hand will benefit from an equally sleek and discreet stainless steel valve. In this case there are small, square and oval shaped varieties that will look good here.

This kind of valve seems to be far more popular these days than the wall mounted thermostat control fitted into the wall of the room but whichever system is used it really is important with the rising costs of fuel and in particular gas, that rooms rarely used should have enough temperature just to keep off the chill on very cold days.

The obvious rooms for maximum heat are the bathroom and the sitting room. The bedroom should be kept at a comfortable but not hot temperature as it is better for health reasons to be breathing cool air at night.

Just like some people cannot tolerate air-conditioning even in the hottest climates the same can be said about central heating. In both cases it is the extremes of walking in and outside that results in the body having to work harder to adjust.

Thermostats on individual radiators are the perfect way to control room temperature and where older or infirm people are concerned the other consideration is an easy to turn control.

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Choose Traditional Or Contemporary

The fact that you can choose a traditional style radiator for home or office implies there are other choices and if you have not looked at all the radiators online here you will be amazed at how many period designs there are to choose from.

Traditional would depend on your age as someone aged ninety or more would likely say that it would be one of those large and heavy cast iron radiators still found in old stately homes.

The majority of people in their fifties and sixties will remember the great boom in central heating systems that suddenly occurred in the early seventies and will remember the flat panel white radiator.

This was the only radiator available and it has been going strong since. At that time if a householder was persuaded to buy a central heating system for the average home that back then had relied on coal and electric fires, they would not even have asked what the radiators looked like. They just accepted whatever was delivered.

Today there are many designer radiators and a great many suppliers and manufacturers to choose from. The emphasis here is that if you are going to have radiators then why not make them fun, colourful and interesting.

Some contemporary radiators look like paintings on the wall and others like mirrors. Brilliant shiny Chrome and steel as well as painted models all add to the look of a room.

If we assume the traditional radiators are those solid and heavy ones from the thirties with such a weight they had to be supported by feet and not just screwed to the wall, then these reproductions are also available.

If carrying out a complete house make-over then do consider the central heating system. If it is old it will be far less economic than the latest systems and old can also mean leaking or rusted joints with debris in the system.

A whole new central heating system will not only pay for itself in saved fuel charges over a few short years but will also allow the opportunity to fit some beautifully crafted new radiators or even new traditional radiators.

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