When people think of heated towel racks, they usually picture a cozy winter morning, warm towels, and chilly tile floors. But the truth is—they’re just as useful (and maybe even more so) in the summer.
If you’ve ever grabbed a towel that’s still damp from the day before, noticed a musty smell after a steamy shower, or watched wet beach towels pile up in the guest bathroom, a heated towel rack could be your unsung summer hero. Let’s break down why they’re such a smart year-round addition to your home.
☀️ Humidity = Damp Towels, All Season Long
In the summer months, bathrooms often stay humid long after you’ve stepped out of the shower. Add in pool days, extra guests, or kids home from school, and you’ve got a perfect storm for towels that never quite dry—and start to smell like it.
Damp towels are:
- Uncomfortable to reuse
- Prone to mildew and bacteria buildup
- Quick to wear out if you’re washing them constantly
A heated towel rack helps solve all of that by drying towels faster, keeping moisture and odor under control.
💨 Cut Down on Laundry and Keep Towels Fresh
When towels dry fully between uses, you don’t need to toss them in the wash every other day. That means:
- Less mildew
- Fewer laundry loads
- Better-smelling bathrooms
Even just hanging towels neatly on a rack doesn’t do the trick when humidity lingers. Heated towel racks gently and continuously dry your towels—whether it’s a quick rinse-off or a full post-swim soak.
Understanding how to fold beach towels to save space allows you to add more items to your travel bags or dresser drawers. When traveling, roll folding your towel will reduce the size of your towel in your bag, allowing you to fit all your essentials without needing extra luggage.
🧳 Great for Guest Baths, Pool Towels & Vacation Homes
We’ve seen customers install heated towel racks in all sorts of summer-friendly spaces:
- Guest bathrooms, especially when hosting for long weekends or holidays
- Near the back door or mudroom, for drying off after the pool
- Vacation homes or rental properties, where quick turnover makes dry towels a must
The Solo Collection from Amba is a great option for these kinds of setups. It’s freestanding and plug-in, so you can move it wherever it’s needed—no wall mounting or wiring required.
⚡ Plug-In Options That Are Easy to Install
Most of the racks we sell from Amba Heated Towel Racks offer plug-in or combo installation—meaning you can plug them into a standard outlet or hardwire them during a remodel. They’re low-voltage and energy-efficient, too.
- Most models use only 60–150 watts
- Warm-up time is typically under 15 minutes
- Can be paired with timers for even more control
Some of our favorite plug-in/hardwired combo collections include:
- Radiant Collection – sleek, simple, and always in stock
- Swivel Collection – perfect for tight spaces or powder rooms
- Cape Collection – clean modern lines, compact sizes, and wet-rated upgrade available
No matter your setup, there’s an Amba model that fits—and installs without fuss.
🛠️ Quick Reference: Summer-Friendly Favorites
| Collection | Why It Works in Summer | Install Style |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | Freestanding; move it room to room or take it on vacation | Plug-in only |
| Radiant | Low-profile and efficient, with simple mounting options | Plug-in/Hardwired Combo |
| Swivel | Rotating arms = great for beach towels or small bathrooms | Plug-in/Hardwired Combo |
| Cape | Ultra-modern look; wet-rated kit available for showers | Plug-in/Hardwired Combo |
🧼 Don’t Wait for Winter
A heated towel rack isn’t just about luxury. It’s about comfort, hygiene, and convenience—especially when summer humidity makes bathrooms harder to keep dry.
From freestanding models you can move around to hardwired options that blend right into your renovation, we carry a full range of Amba Heated Towel Racks to help you stay fresher and more comfortable all year long.
