Bathroom heating

Whether you’re on a tight budget or have plenty of money to spend, Genesis Bathrooms of Liverpool offer the best bathroom heating solutions for your home. You can trust Genesis Bathrooms of Liverpool to help you choose the right type of heater for your needs and provide expert installation services. Whether it is electric, panel or underfloor heating, we will find the perfect solution!
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What is bathroom heating?

Bathroom heating is the process of heating the bathroom. Rather than relying on a cold draft from an open window, Genesis Bathrooms of Liverpool can help you make your home warmer and cosier by installing different types of heaters in every room.

Benefits of bathroom heating

There are many benefits to having bathroom heating installed at home! Here is just a short list:

– You’ll never have to worry about getting out of the shower into a frigidly cold space again if there’s a central or electric underfloor bathroom heater installation at Genesis Bathrooms of Liverpool put in place for you! Taking warm showers will be even more relaxing with radiant floor panels keeping your feet nice and cosy as well.
– Are you looking for ways to save money on your energy bill? Installing bathroom heating in Genesis Bathrooms of Liverpool will help you save money by reducing the amount of time it takes for water to heat up. It’s also great because everyone spends a lot of time in their bathrooms, so installing bathroom heating is an efficient way to reduce your carbon footprint and keep showers running smoothly.
– Do not be fooled into thinking that just because you live somewhere where it doesn’t get too cold, that there aren’t times when having some extra warmth would feel nice! Even if summertime temperatures are moderate, sometimes all it takes is one bad day or week with lots of rain followed by colder days for people living in Genesis Bathrooms of Liverpool to wish they had installed something like electric underflooring in their Temple bathroom.

When is bathroom heating not advised?

One of the most important things homeowners should know about installing bathroom heating is that it is not advised to do so in a room with a shower or tub. It is too easy for water from these surfaces to get onto, and into, the heater itself, which can cause some serious damage.

The different types of bathroom heating

Towel radiators and rails

Some homes have been outfitted with towel racks on their walls, but what they don’t realize is that this isn’t very effective when it comes to keeping towels warm after use. People living in Liverpool need something known as steam heated railings installed if they want warmth without having to dry off before stepping out of the bathtub every single time!

Electric heaters

Electric heaters are a great option for those that wish to keep their wallet and the environment happy. These units come in all different shapes and sizes, including under-the-sink sized models which can be installed directly onto your bathroom sink if you’re tight on space!

Panel heaters

Panel heating is another popular type of heating as it doesn’t involve using any kind of combustible material whatsoever, so there’s no risk at all of the fires or other accidents. One thing people should know about panel heater installation though is that these systems need to have ventilation built into them somewhere because they emit carbon monoxide throughout use – definitely not something anyone wants to be running through a closed-up room!

Underfloor heating

Underfloor heating is a bit different from towel radiators and electric heaters as it isn’t designed to provide the same kind of targeted, localized warmth. Instead, under-the-floor systems work by heating water pipes which then pass through your bathroom floor, so that the entire room has some level of ambient warmth throughout use – perfect for those who like their bathrooms warm but don’t want too much excess humidity or steam building up!

What is involved in bathroom heating?

We start our bathroom heating installation process by working out the best type of heating for your bathroom. That’s because, although underfloor heating might be perfect for one person, someone else might find it makes the room too hot and humid. Once you’ve decided on an individual type of system, we’ll install all the necessary pipework in place before adding a thermostat or timer device to allow full control over your level of warmth – meaning there’s no chance of excess humidity building up when you aren’t using it.

Frequently asked questions

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How much heat does a bathroom need?

A lot less than other rooms in your home! The reason being that, unlike kitchens, bathrooms are used by multiple people at once, so they will benefit from having some ambient-style warmth instead. This means our BTU rating is always higher, but as a general rule of thumb, you should allow approximately 35-40 BTUs per square metre.
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How does the bathroom heater work?

There are three main types of bathroom heating – towel rails, electric heaters and underfloor heating. The bathroom heater works by heating the air in your bathroom, which will heat surfaces such as walls and floors. For example, electric heaters can be fitted to either the wall or floor, while underfloor heating is installed directly into the ground beneath tiles.
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How is the required number of BTUs to heat a room calculated?

To calculate the required number of BTUs, we need to know the size of your bathroom in square feet, and then use a BTU calculator that will tell us how many BTUs you need.
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What if the radiator I want doesn't precisely match my BTU score?

You may need to get a slightly larger radiator than you thought if it does not match your BTU score.
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Which type of bathroom heating should I choose?

The best option for anyone looking into this kind of heating would be underfloor because it’s more efficient and will therefore do the job quickly and easily, but towel rails and electric radiators are also good options in some circumstances.
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How long does it take to install bathroom heating?

This depends on how difficult your bathroom is to access-for instance, do you need new pipework or wiring that’s not already there? If so, then this could mean working in confined spaces, which takes longer than just fitting a radiator. However, don’t forget that bathroom heating doesn’t have to include radiators, so other options like underfloor radiant heat work well too!
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Is bathroom heating expensive?

It can be if you buy an electric radiator, but bathroom radiators (like the water-filled panel or towel rail) are also more efficient and cheaper to run than heated rooms.
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Can I use gas heating in the bathroom?

No, never heat your home with any flammable fuel or an open flame near where there is water, such as bathrooms. Instead, opt for electrical alternatives, like panel heaters (which can add up to energy bills) or towel rail/radiator heated rooms, which produce instant warmth and are more energy-efficient.
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What is a BTU?

A British Thermal Unit or BTU, is the standard measurement for energy that’s used to describe how much warmth will be generated by any given radiator-if you know your room size in square metres, multiply this number by 35-40. So, an average-sized ensuite measuring roughly five metres squared would need approximately 175-200BTUs per hour to successfully keep warm throughout the wintertime.

Towel radiators and rails provide upwards of 60% humidity, which makes them perfect for keeping towels dry, but they’re not particularly efficient when it comes to warming up rooms where multiple people are using them at the same time.
Electric heaters are the cheapest and most cost-effective type of heating for bathrooms, but they’re not particularly efficient when it comes to keeping rooms warm during the wintertime.

Panel heaters use an aluminium panel that is made up of many minuscule fins that act as a radiator, allowing hot air to circulate the room-this makes them one of the best types of bathroom heaters available on today’s market. Underfloor heating uses water piped directly under your floorboards to keep rooms nice and cosy. This method is incredibly effective at warming up larger spaces, so if you’ve got more than just yourself or two people living in your home, then maybe consider opting for some form of the underfloor heating system instead.