Glossary · Bathroom terms

Towel Warmer

Definition

A heated rack (electric or hydronic) that warms and dries towels. Hardwired electric models need a dedicated GFCI-protected circuit placed during rough-in.

Source: Wikipedia — Heated Towel Rail

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