AKW Low Surface Temperature Electric Towel Warmer – Choice of Style, Size & Finish

AKW Low Surface Temperature Electric Towel Warmer – Choice of Style, Size & Finish

The AKW Low Surface Temperature Electric Towel Warmer is a safe-touch heated towel rail made for bathrooms where users may lean on or grab the radiator – care homes, hospitals, sheltered housing, adapted family bathrooms and housing association properties. Its fixed heating element holds the outside of the rail at a controlled 43°C, so towels stay warm and the room feels comfortable without the burn risk of a conventional towel radiator.

Choose a straight or curved multirail design in a chrome or white finish, in heights from 800mm to 1600mm and widths from 300mm to 600mm. Because it is a sealed electric towel warmer, it works independently of the central heating, so the bathroom can be kept warm all year round.

Why low surface temperature matters

A standard radiator can get hot enough to burn skin on prolonged contact; a low surface temperature model keeps touchable surfaces safe for everyone, including young children. NHS safe surface temperature guidance for healthcare and care settings says that surfaces people can touch should not go above 43°C. AKW designs its LST (Low Surface Temperature) towel warmers to keep the outer surface no hotter than 43°C, in line with that guidance.

Key features & benefits

• Low surface temperature – fixed heat element gives a controlled surface temperature of 43°C
• Protects residents and family members from dangerously hot surfaces
• Glycol filled for even heat across every rail and a constant safe temperature
• Multirail design with 25mm horizontal tubes and flat tops
• Straight or curved styles in chrome or white
• Electric only – no pipework, so no leaks, no bursts and no system draining
• Quick to install with minimal wiring, keeping installation costs down
• Can be connected to a timer
• No maintenance costs and no certificate costs for landlords
• Four wall brackets supplied with every towel warmer
• 10 year guarantee on the towel warmer and 2 year guarantee on the heating element

How to choose the right towel warmer

Style: the straight version sits closer to the wall and suits most bathrooms. The curved version bows outwards, giving a little more room to hang towels.

Size: measure the clear wall space available, remembering to leave room around the warmer for the electrical connection and for towels to hang freely. The 800mm high models suit smaller bathrooms and cloakrooms; the 1200mm and 1600mm models hold more towels. Use the heat output figures in the table below to compare sizes.

Finish: chrome gives a bright, polished look, while white blends in with most bathroom suites and care settings. The 1600mm models are available in chrome only.

Who it suits: care homes, nursing homes, hospitals, supported living, schools and nurseries, landlords and anyone creating an accessible bathroom.

Installation

The towel warmer is wall mounted using the four brackets supplied and must be connected to the mains by a qualified electrician, following current wiring regulations for bathrooms. As it is a sealed, pre-filled electric unit, there is no plumbing to connect, no bleeding and no filling.

Sizes & product codes

Technical specification

Frequently asked questions

How hot does the towel warmer get?

The fixed heating element keeps the outside of the rail at a controlled 43°C, which is warm to the touch and keeps towels warm, but is designed not to burn.

Is it suitable for a care home or hospital bathroom?

Yes. Low surface temperature towel warmers are made for care and healthcare settings, where NHS guidance limits touchable surfaces to 43°C to protect users.

Does it need to be plumbed into the central heating?

No. It is a sealed electric towel warmer, so it only needs an electrical connection made by a qualified electrician. It can also be run from a timer.

Will it heat the whole bathroom?

It adds gentle background warmth and keeps towels warm. Because the surface temperature is kept low, a larger bathroom may need another safe heat source, such as AKW low surface temperature underfloor heating.

Can I get help choosing?

Yes – call our team on 0333 772 4162 and we will help you pick the right size and finish.

Downloads

AKW LST Towel Warmer specification sheet (PDF)