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Looking for an easy way to upgrade your bathroom?
We appreciated the variety of towel sizes we could hang on it.Credit:Better Homes & Gardens
Consider investing in a towel warmer.
But in addition to feeling luxurious, towel warmers can also be practical.
This helps avoid a musty smell from damp towels and reduces laundry."
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There arent adjustable temperature controls.
It earned top scores across the board in lab testing and easily secured our overall best towel warmer accolade.
This one has a lovely ivory finish and a large lid that lifts easily.
This tall, freestanding towel warmer can warm up to two bath towels at once.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
This towel warmer impressed us with its ease of use.
While there isnt a heat setting, theres a red light to indicate whether the bucket is still hot.
The warmer didnt budge when we bumped into it.
At a little under $200, this towel warmer is on the high end in terms of price.
We also moved the towel warmer a few times, and we appreciated how lightweight it was.
The unit is quite simple and compact.
For example, the lid, which is made of plastic, enables water droplets to collect inside.
To gain additional insights on this towel warmer, we tested the product for six months.
The mini towels felt nice on our skin, and we found that they didnt irritate sensitive skin.
This towel warmer is also travel friendlyit was able to fit into a weekender bag with no problem.
Our only complaint with this product is how difficult it was to fill up the warmer with water.
It took about an hour to install.
The towel warmer has two configs: manual or automatic.
During testing, we stuck with the manual mode and felt that it got the job done.
This towel warmer still worked well after using it for six months.
We were initially worried it would be an eyesore, but we appreciated how elegant it looked.
We also used it to dry damp towels, and we found that they were dry again within minutes.
Two to three towels could fit on it at once, and it heated up the towels quickly.
In the cooler months, we also used it to warm bathrobes.
It doesnt come with any special features, like a timer.
For those looking for a convenient wall-mounted option, we loved theHeatgene Towel Warmer Wall Mountduring testing.
The installation process was fairly straightforward, and the whole process took about 45 minutes.
After it was installed, we used it to warm bath towels to use after showering.
It doesnt come with any special features and only has an on/off button.
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We also used it to dry damp towels, and we were surprised at how quickly it dried them.
It evenly heated up towels and robes, and we always felt warm and cozy using the warmed towels.
Our only complaint continued to be the lack of any special features, particularly a timer.
The water reservoir was somewhat difficult to fill—we had to essentially take the device apart.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
We wished it turned itself off automatically after use.
Though it can fit up to two towels, weaving one towel between the racks may deliver better results.
In addition to good looks, this towel warmer has several nice features.
We observed that it would be difficult to knock over.
This standing towel warmer performed well and consistently after six months of use.
The children appreciated having an extra layer of warmth before going out in the cold.
It took about 10 to 15 minutes to warm both clothes and towels.
We do wish the cord was slightly longer, but otherwise it exceeded our expectations.
But its heating performance was uneven some of the towels were painfully hot to touch, we noted.
For this reason, it didnt make our list.
If models offered aromatherapy, we added some essential oil to the tray according to the manufacturers instructions.
In the real-world setting, towel warmers were wall-mounted and assessed for ease of installation.
The final rating was determined by averaging each pick’s scores across categories.
Free-standing towel warmers (especially steamers and cabinets) are more likely to be made of plastic.
Your Questions, Answered
How much do towel warmers typically cost?
Wall-mounted towel warmers may also cost a little more than freestanding models.
Are towel warmers good for drying towels?
They can be, Stephan says.
Is a towel warmer enough to heat a bathroom?
They are a source of heat, but not enough to warm an entire bathroom, says Stephan.
She also spoke toJennifer Stephan, an interior designer based in New York.
This article was updated byBrandi Fuller, who is a shopping editor for Better Homes & Gardens.
For this article, she analyzed the results from our towel warmers that we tested for six months.
What Is BHG Recommends?
In these cases, we use the same testing criteria we use to test the purchased products.
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We used the device to warm bath towels as well as pool towels during the summer.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
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Because it’s freestanding, it can be moved to a mudroom, laundry room, or bathroom with ease.Credit: Better Homes & Gardens
