What is the best water towel dryer: reviews, models and manufacturers

To reduce the humidity in the bathroom and be able to dry wet towels, install a special device called a towel warmer. The most common type of such plumbing is a water towel rail, which is connected either to the hot water supply or to the heating system. What are the characteristics of this sanitary device, what materials are made of and how not to make a mistake when choosing the right option for your bathroom?

• Such a device keeps the room dry for a long time, as well as heats the bathroom. This helps to protect the room from the formation of fungus and mold due to high humidity.
• Unlike electric models, it does not depend on electricity and is more economical (no need to pay for extra electricity spent), and does not require grounding and special moisture-resistant outlets.
• In addition, the use of the water type of towel rails is safer, since there is no risk of electrocution.

• The device will not work if the hot water supply is discontinued (in case of an accident or during scheduled shutdowns) or the heating season ends.
• Installation of a water towel dryer is quite complicated, so you need to have experience and special knowledge to do the work yourself.

Towel rail, which is purchased for the bathroom, can refer to one of these varieties of these sanitary devices:

1. To electric. Such towel rails are powered by electricity, so you have to pay more on light bills when installing them.
2. To water ones. Their work is based on the circulation of hot water inside the device.
3. To combined ones. They cost quite a bit, but combine all the advantages of the first two types. The main advantage of the combined device is to work all year round - in the winter from the heating, and in the summer from electricity.

Depending on the type of connection, the water towel rail is either bottom or side. The bottom variant is more common, but when installing the side one, you can easily hide the communications, which affects the appearance of the room.

The water towel rail comes in:

• Standard - M-, P- or MP-shaped.
• Ladder-shaped.
• Ring-shaped.
• Zigzag.
• With shelves.
• The individual form.

For the manufacture of water towel rails, the following materials are used:

• Stainless steel.
• Galvanized steel.
• Black steel.
• Brass.
• Aluminum.
• Copper.

Models made of galvanized or black steel appeal to the safety of operation, ease of installation, good technical characteristics. Copper and brass products are inexpensive and attractive appearance, but do not last very long (up to 6 years).

Stainless steel products can be called one of the most durable. They are characterized by high durability, resistance to corrosion, as well as long service life. Such a steel towel radiator can last 20 years and longer.

One of the common mistakes of buyers of a towel dryer is to choose a device based on its appearance. First of all, it is important to consider the peculiarities of the use of such sanitary equipment, and only at the final stage of the choice - whether the product will fit into the interior.

Buying a water towel dryer, it is necessary:

1. Make sure that the product is provided with a passport, as well as a warranty card.
2. Carefully inspect the pipe. First, make sure it is in one piece. If you will be connecting the towel radiator to the heating system and you live in a high-rise building, the water pressure in the pipes will be high and if there is a seam in the pipe, there is a good chance that it will separate. Next, find out what material the pipe coating is made of. It can be chrome-plated or enameled, with the former being more reliable.
3. Make sure that the device has an air release valve. If it is missing, air can enter the towel radiator, as a result of which its work will be difficult.
4. Consider the nuances of installation in your bathroom. For example, connecting a towel dryer to the heating system, you will make such sanitary equipment useless in the summer. If you connect the device to hot water, then the temperature of the towel rail will be determined by the power of the water intake. If you choose to connect to heating, then it is important to consider the pressure in the system. With centralized heating pressure drops are very common, and with autonomous heating they do not happen, because the pressure will be constant.
5. Choose the shape of the product, taking into account the characteristics of the house in which it will be installed. For multi-storey buildings, it is advised to choose a coil, so that the product does not deform or collapse when heated.
6. Check whether the diameter of the selected towel radiator fits the pipes in the bathroom. If you find differences in diameter (and this is often encountered when buying a foreign-made model), you should additionally buy an adapter.

You can buy a towel dryer from such manufacturers:

• Sunerja. This Russian company offers 15 models of this sanitary device of different shapes. Among them there are connected to the water supply and to the heating system. You can install them vertically and diagonally.
• AkvaStal. Products from this domestic manufacturer attract modern design and a lot of positive feedback from customers.
• Energy. Products of this Russian manufacturer are distinguished by different design solutions (17 models are on sale), high quality, and a 5-year warranty. The products are made of stainless steel.
• Margaroli. Towel rails from this Italian company are durable and reliable, have a quality certificate, presented in a wide range (more than 20 models), functional and easy to use. They are easy to install, have an original appearance, are connected to the heating system.
• Dvin. Products from this Russian manufacturer are made of carbon or stainless steel. They are economical to use, have a variety of shapes, additionally have an enameled, brass, chrome or nickel coating.
• Nika. The company produces stainless steel sanitary fixtures and is one of the leaders in the industry.

Models from German manufacturers DM, Zehnder and Emco, the Italian company Global Ship, the Norwegian manufacturer Varmos, the Swedish company LVI and the Finnish manufacturer Korin are also very popular. They heat evenly, are equipped with shut-off valves, and can be installed perpendicularly.

• Going to look for a towel dryer should be in specialized stores. So you will be protected from buying a low-quality product or a fake.
• If you have an open heating system, it is better to buy a steel towel dryer, and copper, brass or aluminum are used for closed heating systems.
• Going to the store, measure the place in which the towel rail will be installed, so that the purchased device will fit in the selected part of the bathroom.
• Pay attention to whether the manufacturer gives a warranty on its products. On average, the warranty period is five years.
• Going to install one of the models of water towel rail in a multi-storey building, find out in advance what the maximum allowable pressure will be. Add a few more units to it, so that the device can withstand water hammer.
• During the purchase, clarify whether the kit comes with fasteners or they should be purchased separately.

Many consumers do not recommend buying Chinese products, because they strongly lose to the domestic manufacturer and European firms. Be guided by the price when choosing such a sanitary device is also not advised, so that then do not pay for repairs.

According to reviews, it is best to pay attention to products made of stainless steel. At the same time, be sure to check the documentation, since a lot of fakes have appeared on the market.

In addition, people who have already installed a towel radiator in their home, it is advised to first invite an electrician to get rid of the problem of stray currents inside the water system.