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The average cost of a towel warmer is $605 when professionally installed. Affordable plug-in towel warmers start at about $60, and hardwired electric towel warmers start around $200 and go as high as $3000 for some hydronic towel warmers.<\/p>\n
Average DIY<\/p>\n
$255 (Wired)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Range<\/p>\n $460 \u2013 $795<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n High End<\/p>\n $3,000 (Hydronic)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Wednesday, January 12, 2022<\/p>\n Low<\/p>\n $60 \u2013 $450<\/p>\n<\/th>\n Average Cost<\/strong><\/p>\n $460 \u2013 $795<\/p>\n<\/th>\n High<\/p>\n $800 \u2013 $3,000+<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n Sections: Overview | Product Costs | Installation Cost | DIY or Pro <\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n Wrapping yourself in a heated towel is a luxurious post-shower ritual. Kids love them after their bath, and the warmer, also called a heated towel rail or rack, can be used to dry the towel too. After all, who wants to step out of a nice warm shower or bath, only to use a cold towel?<\/p>\n This cost guide includes an overview of towel warmer costs, types and options. We detail both retail cost and the cost of installation labor.\u00a0Plus, we\u2019ve pulled together costs from trustworthy estimating sites and invited readers to share their costs, something we hope you\u2019ll do after you\u2019ve installed yours.<\/p>\n Plug-in towel warmers are the most affordable towel warmers. They give you the convenience of moving the unit from room to room. The downside is having a cord on the ground or countertop and limited outlet options.<\/span><\/p>\n They use a 120V outlet like most other small appliances. Heating elements start at 60 watts. Most are 300 to 600 watts. Some are 1,000 watts or more.\u00a0Plug-in towel heaters are available in wall-mounted and stand-alone models.<\/p>\n For safety, it\u2019s best to plug the warmer into an outlet with ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection. If a bathtub overflows or similar accident occurs, and the towel warmer\u2019s wiring gets wet, the GFCI plug will immediately interrupt the flow of power to prevent risk of electrical shock.<\/p>\n Hardwired towel warmers are the most popular types, so there are many more styles available.\u00a0These are 120 volts too and are wall-mounted heaters. High-end electric towel warmers are often very stylish and called Designer towel warmers or heaters. Some electric towel warmers offer you the option of plugging them in or removing the plug and hardwiring them for permanent installation.<\/p>\n Hydronic towel warmers are connected to a water heater. For this reason, they are sometimes called towel radiators.<\/p>\n Hot water towel heater prices start at about $170, and installation cost slightly higher than wiring an electric unit. Most manufacturers recommend installing a hydronic unit during home construction or remodeling of the bathroom. Those are the easiest, so most affordable, times to do the work.<\/p>\n Steel construction hydronic towel warmers require a water heater of their own, aka a closed loop system. A tankless water heater is a good choice.<\/p>\n The main reason for this is that hot water might cause oxidation in some towel heaters or cause chemicals to leech from the metal. Both have potential health risks for anyone using the water at a tap, the shower or laundry after it has been through the towel warmer. Of course, salt-softened water will quickly rust a steel warmer. Warmers with stainless steel or brass tubing make more sense.<\/p>\n According to Myson, a manufacturer of hydronic towel warmers, \u201cBrass towel warmers may be used in all closed loop systems and most open loop systems except in California and Vermont. Stainless Steel warmers may be used in open or closed loop systems in all states.\u201d<\/p>\n How much does a bathroom towel warmer cost? Few home improvement projects come with such a wide range of potential costs.<\/p>\n These factors will determine price.<\/p>\n Retail Cost of Towel Warmers<\/strong><\/p>\n Prices at bath specialty shops and websites tend to be a little higher than those at home improvement stores like Home Depot and Lowes. Put another way, the specialty shops and sites tend to have the range of warmers you\u2019ll find at big box stores plus a selection of high-end units not readily available elsewhere.<\/p>\n Here is a look at towel warmer prices by type. There is little price difference between plug-in and direct-wired warmers.<\/p>\n Permits and Inspection Cost<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Related Costs and Installation Time <\/strong><\/p>\n Whether installation is required is the biggest cost factor. Wiring or plumbing a towel heater is best done during construction or remodeling. Cost goes up when installing a warmer in a finished bathroom because it is more invasive, time consuming and often requires drywall or tile work.<\/p>\n Here are costs when the wiring or plumbing is accessible during bathroom remodeling. Expect to pay 50% to 100% more in a finished bathroom.<\/p>\n How long it takes depends on the work to be done.<\/p>\n Degree of difficulty and the expertise required depends on whether you\u2019re installing an electric or hydronic model and whether the connections have been roughed in. Let\u2019s explain.<\/p>\n Electric:<\/strong> If wiring and a junction box is in place for your towel warmer, then installing it is as DIY-friendly as installing a light fixture. Make the wiring connections by following the diagram included with the unit. Add wire nuts, push the wiring into the junction box and secure the cover to it.<\/p>\n If a box hasn\u2019t been installed, electric installation is still straightforward when the wall is open. Here\u2019s a quick overview of what is involved. Be sure to closely follow the detailed instruction manual that comes with your heater.<\/p>\n Hydronic:<\/strong> When the bathroom has been plumbed for a heater, then DIY installation is probably something you can do, especially if you\u2019ve installed other plumbing fixtures with success. Carefully follow the instruction guide for making the plumbing connections and securing the unit to the wall.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s another option. If you have a boiler and there\u2019s a radiator in the bathroom, you might be able to directly replace it with a towel radiator. Of course, the fittings where water enters and leaves will have to be spaced the same. This can be, and often is, accomplished.<\/p>\n What if plumbing for a heater hasn\u2019t been installed?<\/p>\n When the plumbing is exposed during construction or a remodel, tapping into existing plumbing is an easy job for an experienced plumber.<\/p>\n The work requires specialized tools and skills for cutting pipe, soldering fittings and making water-tight connections. We recommend hiring a plumber for the work.<\/p>\n Bottom line:<\/strong> When the bathroom wiring or plumbing has been roughed, then installing an electric or hydronic towel warmer is a DIY job.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" $350 \u2013 $795 Installed The average cost of a towel warmer is $605 when professionally installed. Affordable plug-in towel warmers start at about $60, and hardwired electric towel warmers start around $200 and go as high as $3000 for some hydronic towel warmers. 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\n<\/hr>\nHow Much Does it Cost to Install a Towel Warmer in your Bathroom?<\/h2>\n
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\n <\/th>\n \n \n \n \n\n Towel Warmer Cost<\/td>\n $60 \u2013 $450<\/td>\n $200 \u2013 $795<\/td>\n $475 \u2013 $3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Installation Cost<\/td>\n $0 \u2013 $200<\/td>\n $0 \u2013 350<\/td>\n $0 \u2013 $600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Type<\/td>\n Plug-in or Wired<\/td>\n Plug, Wired or Hydronic<\/td>\n Plug, Wired or Hydronic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Quality<\/td>\n Cheap to Average<\/td>\n Average to Good<\/td>\n Good to Excellent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Size<\/td>\n Small to Medium<\/td>\n Medium to Large<\/td>\n Medium to Large<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Controls\/Accessories<\/td>\n None or Basic<\/td>\n Basic to Mid-Range<\/td>\n Mid-Range to High-End<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Overview of Bathroom Towel Warmers<\/h2>\n
Types of Towel Warmers<\/h3>\n
Plugin Towel Warmers<\/h4>\n
Wired Towel Warmers<\/h4>\n
Hot Water Towel Warmers (Hydronic)<\/h4>\n
Product Cost Details<\/h2>\n
Towel Warmer Price Factors<\/h3>\n
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Permits, Inspection, Related Costs and Installation Time<\/h2>\n
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DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>\n
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