Spring and Summer Bathroom Heating

Spring and Summer Bathroom Heating

In the UK, we’re in the Spring Season, and with Summer fast approaching, scorching weather is almost certain. With the year it’s been with blizzards, rising energy bills and below-freezing conditions, millions of households will welcome the warm British heat with open arms.

How much does my Central Heating cost in the summer?

Unfortunately, typical household energy bills peaked in April 2023. If your central heating has been turned off, the endless thoughts and hassle of heating your bathroom suite are gone. Even though your Heated Towel Rail or Radiator may be switched off, it’s worth remembering that your water is still heated when you run a Bath or switch the Shower on. Consider ways to cut the cost of your gas use for your bathroom now!

According to Yorkshire Water, heating a bath could cost £1,023 per year (based on three baths per week). This roughly converts to 87p per single bath use and 34p per shower (cost per single use). Check out our blog post about easy tips for saving water at home.

What is the cheapest way to heat my bathroom in the summer?

Depending on the location of your bathroom, open any windows or doors throughout the property to cycle the heat flow through to the washroom. With temperatures potentially rising above 30°C in peak times, cooler parts of the home may not be a bad idea in the grand scheme of things.

What is the least expensive heating solution for my bathroom?

With more companies producing energy-efficient heating solutions, various bathroom radiators, towel rails and underfloor heating significantly reduce energy bills in the bathroom. Heating appliances that heat through radiation rather than convection.

Generally, convection heats the room by being transferred via air circulation through heaters. The hot air rises and distributes throughout the bathroom. Radiation heats surfaces without heating the air. Most Heated Towel Rails and Radiators use a mixture of both, regardless if they are powered via electricity or central heating systems.

What is Underfloor Heating?

This heating method can add a sense of luxury to any property. Underfloor Heating and Infrared Heaters purely use radiation and do not waste energy heating the surrounding air. In most new build properties, underfloor heating is used where there is no room for towel warmers and helps to take the chill off the floor on cold, wintery mornings.

The installation involves running the system of wires or pipes underneath the floor. There are two types of underfloor heating:

Wet Underfloor Heating: This system uses pipes filled with warm water via the boiler. Generally, this is the better option for new builds or planning a whole-house heating system.

 

Electric Underfloor Heating: This heating method uses wires for an economical and maintenance-free heating system. However, the system takes longer to heat compared to a standard radiator.

 

What is the cheapest way to dry my towels in the summer?

During our research at Showers to You, the washing line is the cheapest way of drying your towels in the warmer months. B&Q offer washing lines from as little as £4.

Other cheaper options include a clothes airer or a heated airer that can be used in the colder months.

How can I dry my towels in the summer?

Rather than switching the central heating back on, there are plenty of ways to dry your bathroom towels in warmer summer months. Utilize the heat to your advantage and hang the wet towels outside on a washing line.

A Dual Fuel Towel Rail/ Radiator can also dry wet towels or clothes in the spring and summer. Instead of turning the entire heating system on and transforming your house into a sauna, these handy appliances are energy efficient and cost-effective. They can be operated from the central heating in the winter. When the system is turned off in the summer, it can be used via the electrical element.

We have a handy buyer’s guide on bathroom heating that details all heating types’ differences, pros and cons.

What is a Summer Heating Element?

Alternatively, a summer heating element is an economical option for keeping your bathroom towels warm, dry and low energy bills. Redroom Towel Radiators offer a choice of Dual Energy Electric Elements without replacing the whole appliance.

These heating elements are operated via a switch to turn the radiator on and off, transforming your radiator into a Dual Fuel System.

What if I don’t have a Summer Heating Element?

Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) could be another option for your Heated Towel Rail or Radiator. These handy Radiator Valves can be pre-set to any temperature and automatically stops the hot water flow when the temperature has been reached.

If you have the heating system on for a few hours in the summer, a TRV Valve could save you money on your energy bills in the long run and can reduce your carbon footprint.

Why buy from Showers to You?

ShowerstoYou has provided a wide range of high-quality bathroom and shower products at discounted prices for over 40 years. We will help to supply you with baths, showers and radiators regardless of your needs, design or budget.

Whether your bathroom requires a Heated Towel Rail, a Central heating Radiator or a Radiator Valve, we are fully equipped to help you with the best purchasing decisions and general enquiries.