A towel warmer or as our neighbors across the pond call it, a heated towel rail, drying rail, or heated towel rack is most often found in a bathroom but can also be used in the mudroom or laundry room.  Like a towel rack, it is a place where towels are hung to dry.  But the big advantage is a towel warmer is it uses electricity (electric)  or water (hydronic) to  warm the towels.   What was once considered a luxury only for the wealthy, now can be enjoyed by most.  Stepping out of a shower and into a warm towel is considered by most to bring a delightful gratification.  A towel warmer,  can also be used to dry delicates instead of using a dryer; as well as, wet shoes by hanging them on a robe hook.   They   can also  help keep bathrooms cozy, dry, mold, mildew and humidity free. It can also be used to dry a used towel thus reducing laundry load and water consumption.  Not only is this a benefit to you but it also a benefit to our environment.