Heated Towel Rails
Shop heated towel rails and towel radiators – electric, dual-fuel and central heating models in chrome, anthracite, black, white and a range of exciting colours.
A heated towel rail does two jobs at once - warming the room and keeping your towels dry and ready. Also known as towel radiators, they come in ladder, designer and traditional styles to suit any bathroom, in finishes from polished chrome to anthracite, black, white and many more.
You can choose how yours is powered: central heating models run off your existing system, electric models work independently (ideal for summer when the heating's off), and dual-fuel rails do both.
Electric, dual-fuel or central heating?
How a towel rail is powered is the first decision. Central heating models warm up when the rest of your radiators do. Electric models work entirely independently - so you can run them in summer, when the heating's off, to dry towels year-round. Dual-fuel rails connect to both. For most bathrooms, dual-fuel offers the most flexibility.
Choosing a finish
Our heated towel rails come in a finish to suit any bathroom. Chrome remains the timeless favourite, while anthracite brings a darker, more contemporary tone. For a bolder look, black makes a statement, and crisp white keeps things clean and understated — or browse the full range of coloured towel rails for something unique and different.
Sizing and heat output
A heated towel rail still has a heat output, and in a small or well-insulated bathroom it can warm the whole room as well as the towels. Use our BTU calculator to find your bathroom's requirement, then check it against the rail's output. In larger bathrooms you may want a towel rail alongside a separate radiator.
How to choose a heated towel rail
Three decisions get you to the right model - power, size and style.
- By power - central heating (runs with your radiators), electric (independent, ideal for summer), or dual-fuel (both, for year-round use).
- By size and output - match the BTU output to your bathroom with our calculator; larger or colder bathrooms need a higher output.
- By style - ladder rails for classic practicality, designer rails for a statement, traditional rails for period bathrooms.
What size heated towel rail do I need?
Measure the wall space available, then check the rail's BTU output against your bathroom's heat requirement using our BTU calculator. A taller or wider rail gives more output and more room to hang towels. In a small, well-insulated bathroom the rail alone may heat the room; in a larger one, pairing it with a separate radiator may be a good way to go.
Can I use a heated towel rail all year round?
Yes - if you choose electric or dual-fuel. An electric rail runs off the mains independently of your central heating, so you can warm and dry towels in summer with the heating off. A dual-fuel rail gives you central-heating warmth in winter and electric-only use in summer, which is why it's the most flexible choice.
Why buy from BestHeating?
At BestHeating, every heated towel rail comes with free delivery on orders over £399, and is covered by a 10-year guarantee against manufacturing defects - so you're buying long-term reliability, not just a towel rail. Whether you're replacing a single rail or fitting out a whole bathroom, we have a selection of heated towel radiators to help you get the job done.
Frequently asked heated towel rail questions
What's the difference between an electric and dual-fuel towel rail?
An electric towel rail runs entirely off the mains, independent of your central heating - so you can use it in summer with the heating off. A dual-fuel rail connects to both, giving year-round use either way.
Will a heated towel rail heat my whole bathroom?
In a small or well-insulated bathroom, often yes - check the rail's BTU output against your bathroom's requirement with our BTU calculator. In larger bathrooms you may want a towel rail plus a separate radiator.
Can I use a heated towel rail in summer?
Yes - with an electric or dual-fuel model you can run it on electricity alone when your central heating is off.
How long is the guarantee and what does it cover?
Heated towel rails carry a free 10-year guarantee against faults caused by the materials or manufacturing of the product, starting from the date of delivery. On electric and dual-fuel models, the heating element is covered for 2 years. The guarantee doesn't cover wear and tear, accidental or deliberate damage, or the cost of removing and refitting the product, and it applies to products installed in the UK. Full terms are on our BestHeating Guarantee page.
Do you offer free delivery?
Yes - free delivery applies on orders over £399. Other delivery options and timescales are shown at checkout, or you can visit our delivery & returns page for additional information.
