Warmrails Hyde Park Freestanding Towel Warmer and Drying Rack, Chrome

Reviews of Warmrails Hyde Park Freestanding Towel Warmer and Drying Rack, Chrome

1.) Sturdy and Functional
Reviewed by: C. Markley USA
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I've been using the Hyde Park Freestanding Towel Warmer and Drying Rack for about one month. It appears to be very well-built - it is sturdy and does not tip easily. Towels don't get nearly as warm as they would in a clothes dryer (a clothes dryer uses far more energy). However, it dries them thoroughly, allowing them to absorb more water far more quickly. I put a timer (about $10 at Lowes) on the receptacle, keeping the rack energized only a few hours before and after normal towel use times. This should minimize the impact on the electricity bill.

2.) Takes the chill out of a chilly bathroom
Reviewed by: Scott Fiore San Francisco, CA USA
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This towel warmer heats up quickly. I find that if I lay the towel on it when I get into the shower, it's nice and toasty warm by the time I get out. If you have never had a warm towel waiting for you after a bath or shower- you don't know what you are missing!

3.) tasteful and elegant
Reviewed by: magskat new jersey
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very pleased with this purchase. the item was delivered promptly and arrived in great condition. the packaging and shipping carton more than protected the towel warmer/rack. very easy to assemble. the appearance is better in person than the internet image. unit is very sturdy. i'm more than satisfied with this purchase.

4.) Warm and dry
Reviewed by: Zookeeper Washington
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We liked our Warmrails so well we bought this for our 4 kids. It's great because it's portable, but very stable, and we load 4 big towels on it after every bath. This is PLENTY big! It keeps the towels dry and fresh, extending their pre-washing life. We only turn it on to dry them out, so we cheat the boys out of the warmth, but someday they'll care enough to turn it on! We also keep it on a plug-in timer so it doesn't use an excessive amount of power. Great value, great product.

5.) improve your mom-in-law rating
Reviewed by: choflo midmo usa
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my daughter-in-law will love me forever. this was the best Christmas present i could have gotten for her. i got huge brownie points!!!!!!!!!! try one of these for yourself or for that special someone you need to upgrade your own rating from. this is larger than most other warmers. it is quality merchandise and can be moved if needed. it is also very attractive with or without towels on it.

6.) Wonderful Towel Warmer!
Reviewed by: thepturk Vista, CA USA
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I previously owned another brand towel warmer but it broke after many years of use. I searched and searched to find a reasonably priced one to replace it. The Warmrails was the one i settled on and I couldnt be happier! It actually works much better than my previous one and heats the towels nicely. You dont realize how damp your towels really stay until you have to go without a towel warmer for several weeks! I would highly recommend this brand - its also attractive and adds something to the bathroom decor. And as a side note...the key to using a towel warmer is to LAYER the towels. This makes the towels much warmer.

7.) Warm Towels Every Morning
Reviewed by: R. Hinton
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We love our Warmrails warming towel rack. It solves the problem of not having enough towel racks installed in our home and provides dry warm towels every morning or whenever you need them. We are truly pleased we bought it.
It is also constructed well and is pleasing aesthetically.

8.) Love It!
Reviewed by: Moira O. Jones San Diego, CA
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Easy to assemble. Keeps my towel & wash cloth warm and dry. No more drying off with a damp towel!

9.) Great item - love mine
Reviewed by: Wren U.S.A.
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I absolutely love these things and have them in each of my bathrooms (4). They have a very strong heating element which makes for one wonderful after bath experience! I would take the advice of another reviewer here though, and put you rack on a timer and these puppies can run up quite a large electric bill and do it quite quickly. I certainly would not leave one running all day. I usually have mine on a bit before I take my evening bath and the have the timer set for about an hour before I arise in the morning.

This is an attractive model and does not take up all that much room. These of course are great for drying towels. A towel that is not perfectly dry is a sad creature indeed. This has always been a real hang-up for me but these nifty little warmers have taken that particular anxiety away. As an added attraction, there is something simply quite sensual and sexy about using a nice warm and fluffy towel.

10.) Luxury in the the bathroom
Reviewed by: J. Glasser Newcastle, WA
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I wanted a towel warmer since we moved to a cooler climate. This is one of the best things I ever bought.
It is such a delight to wrap up in a warm dry towel on a cool day. I also put my pajamas on there, between towels and that is a soothing feeling as well. Put the folded towels in layers. The ones on the bottom are the warmest. the towels are now always dry and warm. One minor flaw is that the heat is not evenly distributed.
The towel ends are not as warm, but it is still a great luxurious feeling after a shower or bath.

11.) Warm treat after every shower
Reviewed by: C. Norton
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This heated towel rack is very well made and works wonderfully. It is large enough that you need to be sure it will fit in your bathroom or bedroom, wherever you would like to use it. In other words, be aware it takes up a lot of floor space. We wondered if a wall mounted unit would be better, but I liked the versatility this gives - moving it from room to room if I want. We've already enjoyed many warm towels upon emerging from our shower. It feels truly luxurious. It holds only about three large bath towels and they pretty much have to drape over each other on the racks. But if they have plenty of time they all get warm enough.

12.) would never be without it again
Reviewed by: west coast transplant Boston, MA USA
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Warmrails Hyde Park Freestanding Towel Warmer and Drying Rack, Chrome

Having just moved to Massachusetts from California - I'm really cold and it's only the end of October. Although the towel warmer doesn't get the towels really hot, they're warm and very dry. I really noticed that the towels weren't drying well and seemed clammy in the morning even though the ventilation in the bathroom is good. At any rate, the towel warmer has fixed the problem perfectly. We don't leave it on all the time, we turn the warmer on when we go to bed and off before we leave the house in the morning. Gives the towels some time to dry after morning showers and saves electricity.

13.) simply does the job--and looks nice
Reviewed by: Beverly Trojan Memphis, TN
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This is our second towel warming rack and it is just great. The other was very similar to Warmrails "traditional" and this is superior because there are more bars and more of the towel gets nice and toasty. There is adequate room for two towels folded in thirds. The entire towel get warm and the botton rung holds a hand towel. For the price it simply cannot be beat and we loved the idea of the timer. It comes on at 5 am and off at 9 am after the towels have had a chance to dry. The stand is stable and actually the unit is quite attractive. Our prior towel warmer was installed on the wall which is terrific, but now if we move again it will go with us! If you are new to towel warmers, you are in for a real treat. It's pure luxury.

14.) Towel warmer
Reviewed by: Someday I Will USA
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This product, a towel warmer was a gift for my daughter's new home. Personally I never needed one but my daughter loves it. Now, I wonder if I'm missing something.

15.) towel warmer rack
Reviewed by: J. Harris California
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I bought the towel warmer rack as a gift for my daughter. She is raving about it! She loves the warm towels and the fact that she can dry hand washed clothes on it or things that get wet in the rain. A definite winner!

16.) NICE AND TOASTY
Reviewed by: Anthony Sporborg
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Fits well in a small bathroom and I leave it on all the time. Keeps towels dry and warm for use. Will hold two if you fold each in half. I especially like how little electricity it uses.

17.) A nice warmer, but watch your electric bill!
Reviewed by: Mom of Four North Carolina, USA
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There's nothing nicer than a warm, dry, towel. And in the summer this heater keeps towels from getting musty so quickly. But, our electric bill went up $40 per month and we didn't know why....until we unplugged the towel warmer. Now we plug it in long enough to dry the towels, or to heat them while we shower. Then we turn it off again. Other than being an electricity hog, this is a great product, and we enjoy the feeling of being pampered and comforted with heated towels.

18.) Very Handy to Heat/Dry
Reviewed by: poodytat California
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I live in Southern California and I really appreciate this unit. My husband and I had an apartment in Paris that had a great towel warmer. It's hard to describe the European warmer, but it had more surface area. My complaint with the few units I've seen here in the United States is that they have rungs instead of a tile-like surface heating area, and therefore aren't as efficient and don't do as good a job of heating/drying. However, given that the European units don't seem to be available here, this unit works well enough. We use it to warm/dry our towels, dry swimsuits, etc. without having to start up the clothes dryer. It's also very nice to have a warmish towel when you step out of the shower.

19.) This one is hot
Reviewed by: Director, NY Film Critics Online Brooklyn, NY United States
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Unlike the cheaper Heatra model, which I've discarded because
it was only luke warm, the Hyde Park is nice and hot.

20.) Nice, but....
Reviewed by: kcc427 New York, NY
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First of all, I have to say Amazon did a great job of shipping, I ordered it on Sept 6 and received on Sept 11.
Upon close examination of the product, I found some nicks of the top corners that the metallic surface was scrapped away and the dark material inside was showing. It was probably caused by the item moving around during transportation because it wasn't packed very well by the manufacturer (no foam or bubble wrap, it was just placed inside a large plastic bag). Also there are stickers on the heating rails that left a sticky residue behind after removal.
We live in a city apartment that the windows and shades of the bathroom must be closed most of the time for security reason. That doesn't leave a lot of air circulation and wet towels create odor pretty quickly. This product seems to work well so far, it dries and warms the towels and the odor is gone.
I would give Amazon 5 stars and Warmrails 3, average 4 stars.

21.) For the price I took a gamble
Reviewed by: D. Lee Bay Area, CA
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Well first thing I noticed was this wasn't packaged very well. No padding whatsoever, but it arrived unscathed. Next thing was the two screw holes didn't line up. This only has 2 screws and I couldn't get it put together. Frustrated, I was ready to return it, but tried one last time with my wife helping me pull the rails to align the holes.

After using it for a couple days I find it works rather well. I'm used to having a regular dry towel so any warmth is a plus. My daughter who had her towels tumble dried says it's not warm enough. (she's spoiled) It doesn't heat the entire towel so we end up layering several towels and it retains the heat pretty well.

Is this product worth the retail price of $200? I don't think so, but for the sale price, I think it's a nice addition.

22.) warm is good
Reviewed by: mlr LI, NY
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I plug this in through an outlet timer so it warms up and dries but does not run all day. Great product.

23.) Great Heat to dry towels & hand washables
Reviewed by: MollieTexas
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The order was delivered promptly. There was a missing top cap, but when we called, the part was sent immediately. The warming element is hot enough to dry "just after the shower" damp towels overnight. Be sure to use a towel under your hand washed items. It could certainly be wider so the towels don't overlap. Good product to use year round.

24.) Very useful item
Reviewed by: Lorraine New York
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This is a very useful item to own. It is easy to assemble. It does a good job of drying towels. My husband and I hang our bath towels on it at night and then shut off the unit in the morning. We get a lot more use out of our towels this way. The unit does get a little hot, so I would not recommend its use around young children. It does need a bit of floor space, so if your bathroom is tight, you might want to keep the unit in your bedroom or hallway.

25.) IT WORKS!
Reviewed by: Tiffany Thain
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The product works wonderfully. Not only does it help with warming the towels and drying them out after a nice bath/shower it also helps in drying those items you do not wish to place in the dryer.

26.) Keeps towels warm
Reviewed by: L. Cirelli
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I read so many reviews that said the towel warmers were not very warm, but this one keeps the towels toasty. Just be careful not to touch the metal, it can be pretty hot. I am very excited to have it in my newly remodelled bathroom. It makes it look very upscale. It is also great to get out of the shower and have a nice warm towel to dry up with.

27.) Works well.
Reviewed by: Tie Tried Texas
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Only a 4 star rating. It is smaller than appears and tends to heat more where the rails are instesd of evenly. Still for the price hard to find one better.

28.) sturdy and does the job
Reviewed by: Aglining Cleveland, TN
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We had a cheaper version of this brand that was OK, but was not very steady on its feet. This is much better, and the plug attachment is less prone to break. That said, it doesn't seem to heat the towels any better, which is somewhat of a disappointment. It may even be a little worse at that task. Still, it's very nice to have dry towels, particularly in the summer when the humidity is high.

29.) Don't buy the timer recommended with this
Reviewed by: Gdeb Virginia
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The towel warmer is very nice for the price. It dries things well and keeps the towels warm and ready for use. Don't buy the timer that's recommended on-line. The warmer has a three prong electrical connection and the timer only provides for a two-prong.

30.) A problem solver!
Reviewed by: Contessa, Villa Beona Appalachia NC
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My old house is without the benefit of central heat/air. As a result, parts of the downstairs are perpetually dank. Towels would stay damp from one bath to the next, unless I ran them through the clothes dryer. Time and trouble. Having guests meant constantly monitoring the bathroom.

I was rather desperate for comfort when I ordered this, and I wasn't expecting much. What a pleasant surprise! My towels now dry completely and quickly. If I want a warm towel after my bath, I flick the switch while I run the water. Usually, though, it's only used for drying towels and hand washables. (Wet bedroom slippers dry promptly when hooked over the poles.)

The only reason this treasure is not awarded five stars is that I've not yet gotten a utility bill for the time period after its arrival. Info when I get it.

31.) future
Reviewed by: J. Fulton southwest washington
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It is a great work of clean design and ease of use. My concern is; the lack of choice of mags and books to download that are of interest to me. Will this device be able to have color at some future point or do I have to buy a new one? I'm thinking of children and their books and part of what makes them exciting is the colorful art.

32.) Nice Product, but Greatly Overpriced
Reviewed by: pareader1121 Eastern PA
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This product is sturdy and as attractive as you can expect a towel rack to be. The warming/drying feature is OK, but not a huge benefit in actual usage. Perhaps if you live in a perennially damp or cold environment, you may feel justified in using the heating element. The real disappointment I experienced was value of the product compared to its price. I definitely experienced "buyer's regret", and if returning it didn't involve reboxing, shipping, etc., I would.

33.) warmer
Reviewed by: Mason Vincennes, IN USA
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Warmrails Hyde Park Freestanding Towel Warmer and Drying Rack, Chrome

Warms pretty good. Good job of drying towels!
Wattage is not provided in literature . Therefore, unable to predict operating cost.(Will know soon enough when next utility bill is received.) Currently have installed on a timer to reduce hours on by half.

34.) Towel Warmer Not Too Good
Reviewed by: Lavina J. Taylor PLANO, TEXAS, US
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The warmer only warmed the towel where it touched the towel no matter how we wrapped it around the bars.

35.) Questionable Quality
Reviewed by: G, Kepley North Carolina
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I purchased 5 of these for Christmas gifts. One did not work at all and others were chipping. I question whether these producsts are 1st quality. For the price I spent, I was embarrassed and disappointed.

36.) Disappointing
Reviewed by: Luigi Facotti Chicago Il
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I greatly enjoyed the warm towels in the bathroom at a hotel in London. I hoped to recreate that feeling daily with my own towel warmer - this was a real disapointment - toasty is an overstatement - the heat imparted to the towels overnight dissipated in less than a minute - pretty mediocre. I returned it to Amazon for refund

37.) warmrails------ DERAILED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed by: Joe Buckowski
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This is a piece of junk......... Lasted a couple of weeks. Everyone of them broke in the same place. Poor foot support of plastic did not hold up to the weight of the towel. Poorly constructed and OVER PRICED.

38.) Did not work as advertised
Reviewed by: Dean Peterson Camano Island, WA
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Towels were just warm in spots, not what I expected, I have returned the product for a refund,Amazon makes the return process very easy!

39.) disapointing and defective
Reviewed by: William J. Donaldson
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When it first came, the item worked just okay, although it didn't really make the towel warm, just room temperature. After two weeks, the heating element appeared to stop fully working and the rack was only mildly warm to the touch and did not work at all to warm the towel. In addition, it was poorly built and became loose and wobbly. Thank you Amazon for making the return so easy, although I have not yet received the refund on my credit card so am still waiting on that.

40.) No customer service
Reviewed by: J. R. Hayes
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Once you purchase a Warmrails product, be prepared to throw it away after the warranty expires. My $150 towel warmer stopped working after 4 years; the new company that purchased Warmrails in 2008 told me my options: take it to a small appliance repair or buy a new one; they have no repair options at all, and really don't care if I buy another on or not. Beware!

41.) DO NOT BUY THE PIECE OF JUNK (AND I AM BEING POLITE!)
Reviewed by: ppsm1 Abbotsford, British Columbia
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this was one of the most disappointing gifts i have given or received in my life (all 58 years of it!). you want dry warm towels? throw them in the dryer for 5 minutes. place them in the sunny window for 10 minutes. this piece of junk does not work. i gave it to my best friend and his wife (an outlay of 119 bucks!) and it now sits in the junk heap only weeks after christmas. it was meant as a christmas gift. don't buy anyting from this manufacturer! its a rip off. it doesn't work taking upwards to an hour and a half to half warm towels.

Features of Warmrails Hyde Park Freestanding Towel Warmer and Drying Rack, Chrome

The Hyde Park is a large freestanding unit. Great for the entire family. 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 about the same power as your average lightbulb. Great for year-round use! Really helps draw moisture away during the hot and 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). Plugs into a standard 110-120V outlet. Dimensions 24 1/4"W x 13 3/4"D x 39"H. UL Listed. Minimal assembly required.

This free-standing Hyde Park drying rack and towel warmer from Warmrails adds luxury to your daily routines and cuts down on daily chores. Designed to get towels deliciously toasty, the rack also helps keep them dry and fresh, reducing the need for laundering and the overall presence of mildew. Its dry electric Filatherm element runs without the use of oil or liquid and uses less energy than a typical light bulb. Styled like a ladder with a subtle curve to the rungs, the rack features a handsome chrome finish. Warmrails recommends running it 24 hours a day but includes a discreet on/off switch for when it is not needed. Both UL- and CUL-listed, the rack plugs in with a standard three-prong power cord and can easily be transported from the bathroom to the laundry room or nursery. Measuring 24-1/8 by 13-3/4 by 39 inches, it requires minimal assembly and carries a one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard

1.) Large Freestanding unit. Great for entire family.;
2.) Minimal assembly required.;
3.) Keeps towels dry, warm, and fresh. Great for drying delicates, hand washables and swimwear. Save on unnecessary laundry loads. Great for year-round use!;
4.) 24 1/4-by 13 3/4-by-39-Inches;
5.) For Warmrails Customer Service please dial Toll Free 1-877-927-6724.;

Package Height x Length x Width: 39.3 in. x 39.3 in. x 25.4 in.
Package Weight: 13.2 lbs.