How Does a Towel Warming Rack Work?
Towel warming racks are luxury items that originated in Europe, though they are now gaining in popularity in the United States. Towel warming racks turn your ordinary bathroom into a spa-like environment, and both dry and warm your towels. They come in a variety of styles and price ranges, from under $100 to over $2,000, and though there are a variety of styles to choose from, there are really only two ways to warm towels. The simplest method to warm towels is with an electric towel warming rack: you just plug the cord into an electrical outlet. These electric warmers are filled with oil, with a filament inside to heat the oil. As the oil becomes warm, it heats the towel rails, which in turn heat the towels. These types of warmers use low power so they are safe and energy efficient. The rails are tightly sealed, so there is no danger of the hot oil spilling out and burning someone. While towel heaters can reach 160 degree F, they never burn the towels. The second method is hydronic. Th
