One of the most common questions we hear at Eskimo Heat is “do heated towel rails give off heat?” and “will my heated towel rail heat my bathroom?” The short answer? Yes—but only as supplemental heat.
Our electric heated towel rails operate at a surface temperature of around 43°C, which is ideal for safely warming and drying your towels while also giving off a gentle, radiant heat. In a small bathroom, this can be noticeable, however electrical heated towel rails are not designed to replace your primary heating system or fully heat the entire room.
If your goal is to maintain a comfortably warm bathroom during winter, we recommend using your usual bathroom heater or ducted heating, and letting your heated towel rail do what it does best—flash-drying towels, keeping them fresh and ready to use.
For many Australian homes, the additional warmth from a towel rail in a small space is a welcome bonus, but it’s important to set expectations. A towel rail’s purpose is functional and luxurious towel drying—not full-room heating.
If you’re looking for the perfect way to complement your bathroom heating setup, our range of vertical electric towel rails offers the best of both worlds: stylish, efficient towel drying and a touch of radiant warmth for those cooler months.
In summary:
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Yes, your heated towel rail does give off some heat.
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In smaller bathrooms, it can be noticeable, but don't rely on it.
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It won’t replace a dedicated heating system—use both for the best results.
Explore our full range of electric heated towel rails at eskimoheat.com.au/heated-towel-rails and bring hotel-style comfort to your bathroom today.
