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Electric Towel Warmers

Warm the bathroom and dry your towels whenever you want with an electric towel warmer: independent of the system, with a heating element and timer, it stays handy all year round, even in summer when the heating is off.
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What is an electric towel warmer?

The electric towel warmer is a bathroom designer radiator that works entirely independently of the home's heating system. Instead of the boiler's hot water it uses an electric heating element fitted inside the radiating body: just plug it into the power socket and it heats up on its own. This means you can switch it on whenever you want, even in summer, when the radiators are off but you still need to dry your towels.

Independent of the system, handy all year round

The big advantage of the electric model is freedom of use. It does not depend on the boiler being on and so stays useful twelve months a year: switch it on half an hour before your shower, dry the towels and switch it off. It is the ideal solution for guest toilets, second homes and any situation where running water pipes would be complicated.

Heating element and timer: how it works

The heart of the system is the electric heating element, often paired with a thermostat and a timer that let you schedule switching on and off. This way you avoid waste and find the bathroom warm and the towels dry at the times you need. To guide you in your choice, keep these elements in mind:

  • Heating element power: it determines how quickly the model reaches temperature.
  • Adjustable thermostat: it keeps the heat constant without waste.
  • Programming timer: it switches the towel warmer on only when needed.

The available brands

We offer Cordivari electric towel warmers, an Italian brand synonymous with build quality and reliability, with official warranty: discover the full Cordivari collection. Prices start at around 149 euros and go up to the larger, more refined versions, so you can find the model suited to every bathroom and every budget.

When the electric towel warmer is worthwhile

The electric model is the right choice when you do not want to work on the plumbing system or when you need heat even outside the heating season. Unlike a classic water-fed designer radiator, it requires no connections to the pipework and is installed with a simple electrical connection, ideal too in the case of a partial bathroom renovation.

Installation and consumption

Installation requires a compliant power socket near the installation point and compliance with the safety distances set for the bathroom. Consumption depends on the heating element power and the hours of use, but the timer helps keep it under control by switching the appliance on only when it is really needed. For heating the whole home, systems connected to the condensing boiler remain more suitable.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the electric towel warmer need to be connected to the heating system?
No, it works independently. It plugs into the power socket and heats thanks to an internal electric heating element, with no need for connections to the home's plumbing system.
Can I use it in summer too?
Yes, that is precisely its main advantage. Being independent of the boiler, you switch it on whenever you want, even in summer, to dry your towels when the heating is off.
What is the timer for?
The timer lets you schedule switching on and off. This way you find the bathroom warm and the towels dry at the times you need, avoiding energy waste.
How much does an electric towel warmer consume?
Consumption depends on the heating element power and the hours of use. The thermostat and timer help keep it down, because they keep the heat constant and switch the appliance on only when needed.
Is it difficult to install?
No, you only need a compliant power socket near the installation point and compliance with the bathroom's safety distances. It requires no work on the water pipes.
Which is better, the electric or the water-fed towel warmer?
It depends on the use. The electric model is handy all year round and independent of the system, while the water-fed one uses the boiler circuit and is better suited as the bathroom's main heating.