When you are purchasing a new towel rail, style and aesthetics are an important consideration. However, it is just as important to choose a rail with sufficient heat output and with the correct dimensions. Towel rails are usually fitted in a bathroom instead of a radiator, or as an eye-catching and functional replacement for an existing radiator. When replacing an existing radiator it is easiest to find a towel rail which is the same size, this ensures that the valves will be the same distance apart. Where no previous radiator has been fitted, you must simply ensure that there is enough room in the location that you plan to fit your new towel rail.

The output size of a towel radiator required for a particular room depends on two factors. First, the temperature that you want to be able to maintain in the room and second the heat loss from that particular room. In order to calculate the BTUs (British Thermal Units) that you require for your room click on any traditional towel radiator and scroll down for our BTU calculator. This tool takes into account the size of your room as well as allowing for modifications, such as double glazing and French windows.

Once you have calculated the heat output that your room requires, it is unlikely that any towel rail will match that figure exactly. If this is the case then you should choose the rail with the closest output above your calculated requirement. For large rooms, with a width or length greater than 6m it is worth considering distributing a number of radiators to maintain an even temperature throughout the room.

Trueshopping stock and supply a wide range of towel rails, from traditional to contemporary, and with varying sizes and outputs. This ensures that even if you have restricted your options to those of a particular size and heat output, you will still be left with a wide choice of towel rails, enabling you to find the perfect addition to your bathroom.