Warmrails Hardwire/Softwire Kensington Wall Mounted Towel Warmer and Drying Rack, Chrome

Reviews of Warmrails Hardwire/Softwire Kensington Wall Mounted Towel Warmer and Drying Rack, Chrome

1.) Hardwired Kensington Towel Warmer
Reviewed by: alliedee New York, NY United States
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I've been very happy with this towel warmer. I recently renovated my bathroom and had the builders install this, so I can't speak to the difficulty of hardwiring this personally, but after a professional installation this works very well. Keep in mind, your towels don't get toasty hot, they get dry (and warm). My only quibble is that Warmrails puts some really cheap-looking clear plastic stickers on this. Once you take them off, which you'll want to do because they don't even bother to put them on straight or to make sure they aren't crimped, they leave a sticky residue. I haven't been sure how to clean this off, but I guess it hasn't bothered me that much because I'm sure I could figure it out pretty easily. This is an easy and inexpensive way to turn your bathroom into a bit of a spa, and I'm glad I purchased this.

2.) Terrific and a great bargin
Reviewed by: P. H. Lasky Rancho Santa Fe, CA United States
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We bought two of the hard-wired satin-nicket warmers had an electrician install them. They work great, we always have a warm toasty towel available and never suffer from diving out of the shower and grabbing a damp towel. again.
Compared to almost identical warmers available at specialty appliance stores these cost $100 of less and work great.


3.) I love my warm towels
Reviewed by: R. Saracino San Francisco, CA
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This towel rack was the perfect solution for us. The hardwire/softwire option allowed us to begin using the Warmrails right away (by pluging it in) and eventually we will hard wire it with the included parts. Our towels are always dry now and they never smell (which used to be a problem since they didn't dry out). There are now less towels in the laundry each week since they can be used longer. Hopefully, that energy savings will offset the relatively small amount of energy used by Warmrails.

4.) Finally...
Reviewed by: David P. Krivoshik Rural Hunterdon County, NJ, USA
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Finally an eloquent simple solution to cold damp towels. The hardest thing was deciding on the best location in our bathroom. It was easily installed and works extremely well. Its great for drying towels after use as well as warming them for you. Installation is quick & simple using the soft wire solution although using the hard wire option (if you so choose) takes careful placement. Picked this particular unit for its large size we need with our large family. Took down a towel rack & installed the unit there by myself. Look great and works amazingly well. Only negative which is minor is the tacky sticker/label on part of the unit which I removed (should have been silk screened or airbrushed onto the metal directly).

5.) You can't beat warm towels on a cold morning
Reviewed by: Nils Eriksen Plymouth, MA, USA
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Installs really easy. Works very well. Keeps towels hot and dry. Had another, and cheaper, model in my old house. The mounting brackets were plastic and broke more than once. On this model all is metal.
You may consider installing a timer to save a little on the electricity.
Only my best recommendations. Good price via Amazon, 30% off MFRP.

6.) Practical and luxurious
Reviewed by: Baba Vermont
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We purchased two smaller Warmrails towel warmers from Amazon for our master bath in the spring of 2007 and liked them so much we decided to add this large Warmrails towel warmer for our guest bath. All of them are superb. One of the best features is that, in the humid summer weather here in Vermont, the towels get quite dry within several hours. In the winter, of course, the towels are toasty warm. If someone wants really hot towels, this towel warmer is probably not the best choice -- towels get warm but not hot-hot. We fold our towels so they are 4 layers thick, and put them over the towel warmer (i.e., 4 layers over the front and 4 layers in the back), and 3 of the layers are quite warm.

We purchased the towel warmer with a plug-in option. The cord is fairly long, and our electrician was able to thread the cord through a hole right behind the towel warmer, and plug it into an outlet in a closet behind the bathroom. This made the cord practically invisible in the bathroom. Finally, the towel warmer metal rails are quite warm, but I can put my hand on them for a few seconds without feeling like I will get burned. I would highly recommend the Warmrails product.

7.) Warmrails Hardwire/Softwire Kensington Wall Mounted
Reviewed by: F. H. Wagner Houston, TX USA
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This product worked very nicely in my newly remodeled bathroom. It cost hundreds of dollars less than comparable products, but looks and works just as well. More than just keeping the towels warm, it also helps to dry them out quickly which in a humid climate means they stay fresher longer. Installation was very easy, just attach it to the wall and plug it in, or if you want you can hardwire it. I plan on buying the smaller version to install in my guest bath when I get around to remodeling it.

8.) indispensible
Reviewed by: blackgriffin New York, NY
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A towel warmer is hardly a luxury, especially at this price, not much more than a regular towel rack and holding twice as much. A towel warmer keeps the bathroom warmer, keeps a small bathroom from getting funky, and keeps towels from getting stinky. This one is my third towel warmer, I've had it for over a year, and love it. No, it will not warm your towels as if they came out of the dryer, but it will warm them and dry them quickly.

9.) towel warmer
Reviewed by: Joan F. Bowen Lake of the Ozarks, Mo.United States
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Love it! It keeps the towels dry and warm. Also great to hang PJ's on in the winter time to make them cozy to put on. In the summer when things get damp from working in the yard, we dry them on this warmer. The wall type is great because it is out-of-the way and not getting kicked or falling over.

10.) nice warm towels
Reviewed by: E. Sun Fremont, CA USA
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easy to install. hang wet towels there, and overnight, the towel becomes warm and dry. however, works with standard size towels. if the towel is too thick or too big, it may not do too well of a job.

11.) Warmrails towel warmer
Reviewed by: Gregory R. Harvey
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my wife wanted a towel warmer for christmas this year....she had just came back from italy and they use them everywhere.
My wife is happy with the product and that makes me happy.

12.) Good Product
Reviewed by: David L. Grayson
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Moderately easy to install, works well. Keeps our towels at a nice warm temperature, and helps dry them quickly. I'm glad I purchased this product.

13.) Warmrails Kensington Towel Warmer
Reviewed by: Gwen G. Mathews
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Warmrails kept towels at just the correct warmnest in our home for 8 years......Now that we have moved, nothing but Warmrails could keep out towels ready for us after the baths. Now, the people who purchased our home have their towels at the right temperture. We're all lucky to have this product.

14.) Warm and cozy in the morning
Reviewed by: drsimnal Indy
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I just completed an extensive remodeling of my master bath. One of the items that was a "must have" was a towel warmer. I requested the contractor install one, but when I saw the one he bought I knew it was way too small. So, I had him return it and I bought this one from Amazon. I installed it myself. The only complaint is that attaching the bottom leg next to the switch is nearly impossible. I have a flexible bit that allows me to bend my screwdriver in all manners to get in tight spaces; there was NO way I could figure out how to get the top screw in this leg put in. I ended up leaving it out as the towel rack seems very solid with seven of eight screws in place. I leave mine on all the time. Hanging on it daily, I have a bath sheet for me, another large towel that I use to wipe down my new shower with every day (it gets soaked), a washcloth, a hand towel and a bath mat. They are all dry and toasty, ready to be used by the next morning. I really love it and I know I'm going to be really happy this summer when it's humid. In the past, my towels wouldn't completely dry if it was really sticky. Now they'll be nice and dry.

15.) Works Well
Reviewed by: jburnsjr Escondido, CA United States
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This item works well comforts the bather with a warm towel and provides a safe way to dry items in a chilly bathroom. Well Done!

16.) Great buy!
Reviewed by: R Mom! Seattle, WA
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I work for a remodeling contractor as was a skeptic of this until I had one in my bathroom. How did I survive all these years without one! What a great product. I highly recommend it.

17.) Towel Warmrail - Very good product.
Reviewed by: Cyrus Mody Greensboro,, NC United States
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Excellent towel warmer! It keeps the towels `nice and toasty' and also keeps our master bathroom air temperature warm (when we keep the bathroom door closed).

Extremely easy to install if you have common sense and know how to use a `bubble level and a screwdriver'.

Very good product!
I highly recommend it.


18.) Great Product for the Price
Reviewed by: Barbara S. Cooke
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This is a great addition to our bath. The towels are always dry and warm when needed. We didn't have room in our bath so we placed it on the wall in the commode room. If we keep the door closed it keeps it several degrees warmer in there. A nice thing on a chilly morning. It states to have it installed by an electrician, however, anyone who know just a little about electrical work would be able to do this. It comes to be plugged in, however, to hard wire it is as simple as taking out two screws and attaching the other wire which is furnished to it.

19.) Love it!
Reviewed by: TexasPerki Texas
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I haved owned this towel warmer for a year and it's wonderful. The secret to warmer towels is layering the towels. PERFECTION!

20.) No more moldy smelling towels!
Reviewed by: Carole Charlotte, NC
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We were having a real problem with our bath towels smelling moldy after a day or 2 of use. When I read every else's reviews about how the towel warmer helped them with the same problem we decided to give it a try. It has worked wonders for us. Besides having a warm comfy towel it also no longer smells moldy. I would highly recommend this product to everyone that has this problem. The cost was right and we received it 3 days after we ordered it. We are very happy with our purchase.

21.) Warmrails keep towels dry!
Reviewed by: hankins27
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I purchased the Warmrails Kensington model about a month ago. It was easy to install and has worked just as described. The Warmrails keeps the towels dry - not steaming hot like they just came out of the dryer - but dry which keeps them fresh and none of that mildewy smell. If you want to keep your towels fresh and dry, the Warmrails are for you.

22.) Everyone wants on it!
Reviewed by: Lisa Szczerba Bear, DE USA
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My parents purchased this for my husband and I for Christmas. I have always wanted one since I have thick towels and they never dry well. They always smell musty and wet. The rack was very easy to hang on the wall and now that it's up, everyone wants their towel there. It dries beautifully and the more towels you put on, the warmer it gets. It is also great for drying snow clothes, delicates and other laundry items. It is a great addition to our master bathroom.

23.) Towel warmer
Reviewed by: William H. Walker Raymore, MO USA
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Warmrails Hardwire/Softwire Kensington Wall Mounted Towel Warmer and Drying Rack, Satin Nickel
Excellant easy to install warmer. We didn't realize how much more comfortable it would feel after a bath or shower to have nice warm towels to wrap up in.

24.) warm towels
Reviewed by: S. C. Harrison Memphis, Tennessee USA
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This towel warmer and dryer is close to the wall and has a sleak look. The towels are always warm now and newer moist. We use our towel more than once now.

25.) Cool Days - Warm Towels - Nice Combination
Reviewed by: The Professor Illinois
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I bought this warmer for my wife for her birthday and we both love it. Installation was very easy and the unit works as described. Towels don't get extremely warm but good enough to wrap up in on a cool morning after a shower. It does a great job in drying out the towels as well as small items of clothing. I also use it to warm my socks before heading outside when the cold winds are blowing. For an economy model, I highly recommend this one.

26.) WARM RAIL ARE GREEEEAAT.
Reviewed by: Corey Saint John
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I absolutely love this. WONDERFUL great buy for your buck. I would recommend to anyone.

27.) mildly warms, brilliantly refreshes
Reviewed by: insight4u USA
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Had this 3 years now, always on, never any problems. towels are warm, not like a blanket warmer, but noticeably warm. The greatest advantage is how these dry the towels quickly after use, extending the towel usage at least 2 or 3 days (i.e. we used to switch out towels 2-3 days and now go 3-6 days). Safe around kids, though it does get quite warm, you'd have to hold it for awhile to get burned, if you even could. Top quality finish hasn't tarnished...still looks new.

28.) Bathroom heater and towel warmer
Reviewed by: Spirit Sailer SW Florida
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This will be the 3rd house we installed a bathroom heater also known as a towel warmer when we saw them in England. This one is well designed and has the fixtures for attaching to the wall and the electrical box. Keeps the bathroom warm in the winter and the towels warm to the touch when coming out of the shower. Of course, the towels dry faster. Now we live in SW Florida so will turn it off in the heat of the summer.

29.) Dry, Warm Towels, Not Steaming Hot
Reviewed by: S. Kirk Massachusetts, United States
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Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R135IB2IMU8QPL Decent build, fairly easy to install (after all, I installed it myself). The most important issue to remember if you are thinking of buying this is this device will not produce steaming, hot towels like you would get at a spa.

The temperature is not adjustable.

Otherwise, works as advertised.

30.) be careful with the dimensions
Reviewed by: chuck Connecticut
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even though the dimensions on the box shows 29.5"H x 24"W x 5.75"D the warming bars bow outwards on this unit to almost 7"D at the center which could make it difficult to sit behind a bathroom door. I ended up returning it.

31.) a sad morning without it!
Reviewed by: A. Fayer New York,NY
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We recently purchased this item and having warm towels after a shower makes a huge difference. There's nothing like and the towels are at a perfect warm temperature! But like all things that get hot, it can break. Our set stopped working after three weeks but Amazon quickly send a replacement and our cold-towel mornings only lasted a few days. Would definitely recommend to everyone. Great xmas present for those in the frigid weather!

32.) Nice to have warm towels
Reviewed by: A. Woodyard Virginia, USA
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Warmrails does a good job of drying used towels, and warming towels as well as adding a bit of warmth to our big drafty bathroom.
I think this is one of my favorite birthday presents!

33.) Nice, but not perfect
Reviewed by: A. Thomas Fort Wayne, IN United States
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Many years ago during overseas travel I discovered towel warmers in bathrooms, and I was hooked. This Warmrails model does a nice job--as long as several towels are layered on the bars. The more there are, the warmer the towels get, so just one hung over the top rail won't get very warm. We had a different Warmrails unit in our old home that was more like shelves. The towels could be folded and stacked and thus seemed to get a bit warmer than this model--but it was less efficient when used as a drying rack and was much smaller. Since this model is designed to be wall-mounted, it takes up very little space, and it can be hard or soft wired--a nice feature. I definitely would recommend this to folks who like warm towels when they get out of the bath or shower. Once caution--the side pieces on this unit get warm also, so use care when adding or removing towels or garments.

34.) buy it to get your towels warm and dry
Reviewed by: do-it-myself CT, USA
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Easy to install. Needs exact drilling to fasten the towel warmer.
150W 24/7 is enough to keep cosy and dry a small shower/toilet if the heating is of.
The surface is hot and not recommended to mount it near sensitive material as shower curtain etc.
The surface finishing is rough and i would pay even $10 more for a better and smother chrome-surface instad of the nickel surface.
The width is enough to dry two 1x folded, large size towels over night.
I would suggest to buy a Warmrails Towel Shelf Wall Mounted Towel Warmer and Drying Shelf, Satin Nickel to store the clean towels in case you need more than two towels near by.

35.) Love it!
Reviewed by: M. Burns
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I really love my new towel warmer! I think it gets the towels really warm and it makes the early winter mornings so much better. It looks great on the wall - much better than the free standing style. The only thing I didn't agree with when reading other reviews is regarding how "fresh" the towels smell. I didn't really notice a difference there. But they are nice and toasty warm - that's for sure! I defintely recommend this product.

36.) Nice but mounting system could be better.
Reviewed by: Shoji Man Carbondale, IL
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The Warmrails Kensington is very well constructed: solid and with professional-level, water resistant on/off switch. I purchased the soft wired model, since my nearby light switch was easily modified into a switch/receptable combo to plug the unit into.

My only complaint deals with the fragile, plastic wall-mount, base brackets that slip into the ends of the rails for anchoring on the wall. I snapped one off during installation since the Warmrails unit was not flat (warped during shipping perhaps). I will repair it with Epoxy and completely fill the hollow portion of the mount with Epoxy resin in order to strengthen it. Metal, base brackets would be much, much better.

37.) I rank this a five star (it is only showing four)
Reviewed by: amazon shopper Pacific NW
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We went to Italy and every hotel had one. It was wonderful to get out of the shower to a warm towel. I bought this versison and it is also wonderful. I was concerned after reading a review that it was big> It was a gift for mu husbansd so I measured very carefully because it was going behind the door. It fit perfectly and it is a tight space. It was the perfect size. Upon previwing this it has only four stars I give it FIVE

38.) Attitude adjustment
Reviewed by: Newt Tahlequah, OK USA
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Product was easy to install. Does a pretty good job of heating towels and
drying used towels and washcloths. Drying with a warm towel helps your attitude on the cold mornings we have been having.

39.) Towel Warmer
Reviewed by: House Florida
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The product warms the towels within a couple of hours. The instructions recommend leaving the warmer on all the time. I hooked in a timer set to 1 hr prior to expected use, so initially the towels were not warm. We adjusted the time to 3 hours prior and now it works well.

40.) Met expectations
Reviewed by: Lee Lee Jacksonville, FL
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After looking on the internet for similar products, I ordered the Warm Rails in oil rubbed bronze to go in our renovated house. I wanted our bath to have "spa" appeal. My husband hates damp towels and always wanted to spread them out all over the bathroom so they would dry quicker(not attractive). We had considered installing a small stackable washer/dryer in a closet in the master bedroom area because we love comfy towels. After reading the reviews of this product, I knew that the towels would be warm, not hot, so I wasn't real surprised when they were not as hot as a dryer would get them...all that said, we are very pleased with our towel warmer after 6 weeks of use and would never give it up! We keep it on 24/7 and plan to have it hardwired at some point. It does get hot enough that you should definitely take percautions with children. Finally, I ordered this product in November 2008 for $185 and upon trying to install, found it was missing some mounting brackets. Amazon was great about the return and processed the credit right away. Imagine my delight when I reordered the warmer a couple weeks later and found the cost had gone down to $90! I felt I had gotten a true bargain!

41.) Great towel warmer
Reviewed by: Dreamerlou Chattanooga, TN
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Multiple layers is the key to warm DRY towels. They don't get hot.
Be careful of exposed rails (children).. Need several hours to warm a large towel (as explained in the product description).
We love it.. works as expected.

42.) Quality and Class
Reviewed by: Mom of Five Alabama
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I purchased this for my husband after a trip to Japan where towel warmers and bidets are part of everyday life. After reading many reviews I purchased this product in hopes that it was what we were looking for. My husband hardwired it in the wall to avoid cords and it looks like a piece of artwork. The construction is solid and sturdy. Using it is a bit tricky. At first we left it on all the time but we soon realized that our towels were being cooked and smelled burnt when we used them not to mentioned discolored. So we now turn it on just before getting into the shower or bath and although the towels are not like they just came out of he dryer they are warm and perfect for us. Now the only problem is remembering to turn it off once the towels have had a chance to dry. There needs to be a built in timer or you could have an electrician add one. Despite the few negatives I do recommend this product to others.

43.) Dry towels in a Small Space
Reviewed by: Dorothy-Marilyn San Francisco, CA
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I have had a free standing towel warmer in my miniscule bathroom for about 18 mos. It was time to get a wall-mounted fixture to save on space. Therefore, I knew what to expect; either outrageous prices for towel racks which can probably warm towels, or a moderate price for a rack that will dry towels. I am pleased with my choice.

The reason for the 4 stars is that the rack came plastered with lots of big stick-on labels which took time, patience and lots of WD-40 to remove. Not customer friendly.

44.) Does the job
Reviewed by: Paul Spring, TX, US
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Works exactly as advertised although the finish is disappointing. The description does not say that the 'Satin Nickel' is not, but a faux paint job.

45.) Dryer, not much warmer
Reviewed by: Owen Malbec Republic of Texas
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Good price, nice appearance, easy enough to install (I hardwired it myself). Like most reviews will tell you, don't expect toasty towels. I don't think the problem is with the rack since it gets nice and warm, I think is just a fact that towels don't transfer or retain heat very well. I do like the fact that the towel is nice and dry now, no feeling of wetness from yesterday's shower.

46.) Warm,dry towels...umm...umm.
Reviewed by: Wrench US/UK
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Product seems to work as described. We fold the towels in 4 and can comfortably fit 4 bath towels on the rack with room for 2 hand towels on the bottom rung. They are kept warm and more importantly are always dry after the previous use. I can now dry with one towel - before I would use two. Installing on the wall was fairly easy, the product seems well built and looks well finished without exposed screw holes etc. Not sure about the quantity of energy use-manufacturer says the same as a light bulb but does not specify how big a light bulb! My guess would be 250 watts. I plan to install with a timer for the summer months. Overall-pleased/satisfied. (No complaints from 'She who must be obayed' for you Rumpole of the Bailey fans!)

47.) Wish it was warmer
Reviewed by: W. Lage Louisville, KY
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This was a gift from my husband for Christmas. The styling is great, and we're using it now softwired, with plans to remodel our bathroom and have it hardwired. It does dry the towel nicely, but I wish it got the towel warmer. I was hoping it felt like it just came out of the dryer, but it's far less than that. We're both disappointed.

48.) Warmrails
Reviewed by: Lauren Kaufman
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I love the style and it hardwired fine, but I only wish it made the towels warmer. We do have thick towels and this may be the reason, but just seems it should warm the towels more.


49.) Not worth the price
Reviewed by: My3Suns
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Disappointed with the function of this warmer. It does not really warm the towels unless they are layered, and then the warmth is minimal. I would have returned this if it had been installed prior to the deadline of the return policy. The only reason I gave it 2 stars is because of appearance and the fact that it will hold several towels.

50.) Not all that warm
Reviewed by: Richard Rice Chattanooga TN
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I ordered this unit due to the good reviews, but did not pay enough attention to the warnings that the towels became only marginally warm, not really warm. That slight difference makes a big difference in a cold or damp bathroom. We found that the towels were not warm enough to keep their heat long enough to towel off. I experimented with different layers and patterns, but we were not impressed enough to keep the unit. Although it was poorly packed and the carton was heavily damaged, it arrived intact, but I will have to make some major repairs to send the unit back in the original packing. I suppose the good side is that it does not draw much current and does not burn if touched, but for us not worth the candle. I will be looking for a better unit such as those found in posher hotels.

51.) Poor quality
Reviewed by: Limey USA
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Satin finish is simply paint, mine arrived with multiple scratches and was returned right away

52.) Not a Keeper
Reviewed by: L. McLaughlin Shepherdsville, KY
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This product did not warm our towels, even after an overnight warm-up. The only area that was barely warm was where the towel actually draped over the rod. We did not expect hot-from-the-dryer towels, but this was really poor. We sent the product back.

Features of Warmrails Hardwire/Softwire Kensington Wall Mounted Towel Warmer and Drying Rack, Chrome

The HW/SW Kensington is a wall mount unit. Large enough for the entire family. This NEW unique combination design allows the customer to choose how they want to install it. Product is shipped with the cord attached. However the customer has the option to hardwire the unit if they like (hardware included for both installation options). Ideal for bathrooms with limited floor space. Keeps your towels dry, warm, and fresh all year long. This will help turn your ordinary bathroom into the ultimate luxury/spa experience. Is designed to run continuously 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. It's Filatherm dry element is reliable and energy efficient, using less power than your average lightbulb. Great for year-round use! Really helps draw moisture away during the hot & humid months. Keeps your towels from smelling musty. Also helps eliminate mold and mildew growth. Quicker heat up time, more effective drying and no worrying about oils/liquids leaking from the unit. Great for drying delicates, hand washables, swimsuits and warming baby blankets and bedding. Product reaches optimum temperature within 30-40 minutes, but you need a good 2-3 hours for the heat to build up in the fibers of the towels. Recommend leaving towels on rack overnight before initial use. Make sure to layer your towels (do not weave throughout the bars). Remember this is a low energy device; your towels will be warm, dry and fresh for each use (towels will not be hot like coming out of a tumble dryer). Dimensions 24" W x 5.75" D x 39.5" H. UL & CUL Listed. Minimal installation for softwire option. Professional Installation required for Hardwire option.

1.) New unique design with hardwire/softwire option. Customer chooses how to install unit.;
2.) Basic tools required for softwired installation. Professional installation required for Hardwire option.;
3.) Keeps towels dry, warm, and fresh. Excellent for drying delicates, hand washables and swimwear. Great for year round use.;
4.) For Warmrails Customer Service please dial Toll Free 1-877-927-6724;
5.) 24 by 5.75 by 39.5-Inches;

Package Height x Length x Width: 41.1 in. x 41.1 in. x 25.7 in.
Package Weight: 13 lbs.