11/06/2026
"Do I need a heated towel rail or a towel warmer?"
We get this question every winter at the showroom. Here's the simple answer:
Heated Towel Rail:
✔ Permanently plumbed into your hot water system (or runs on electricity)
✔ Heats towels AND contributes to warming the bathroom
✔ Always on when your heating is on
✔ Brands we stock: Jeeves (Australia, 40-year guarantee) and Bathroom Butler (SA premium)
Towel Warmer (plug-in):
✔ Portable, plugs into a standard socket
✔ Heats towels only — not the room
✔ Lower installation cost, lower heat output
✔ Good for holiday homes / rental properties
Which is better for Hermanus winters?
If you're here full-time or for extended periods — plumbed heated rail every time. The Overberg winter is wet and cold enough that a warm bathroom matters.
Come into the showroom and we'll show you both ranges in person.
📍 20 Arum Road, Hermanus | 028 313 2185
https://ppfhermanus.co.za/bathroom-ware