FAQ's - Heated-Glass Towel Warmer

1. How does the Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer work?: The Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer consists of two pieces of laminated glass with a thin conductive film between them and copper buss bars running along the outside edges. Heat is produced when electric current flows up the copper buss bars and across the conductive coating.
2. What is the maximum temperature of the Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer?: 170°F (76.6°C)
3. How big is the Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer?: 37-3/4” H x 28-1/2” W x 15” D
4. What does “UL approved” mean?: UL stands for Underwriters Laboratory, which is a standard of approval for mechanical components. Having UL approval means that the Heated-Glass Towel Warmer has been tested and is considered safe for consumer use.
5. Is it safe to splash water onto the Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer?: It is not recommended that you immerse the towel warmer in water, but some contact with water is fine.
6. Does the Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer plug into a regular wall outlet?: The freestanding Thermique Towel Warmer is UL® approved for bathrooms and other running water environments with a GFCI wall outlet or in dry environments with an ordinary wall outlet.
7. Will my Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer also heat the room?: The Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer was designed so that its primary function was to heat towels. Depending on the size of the room and the length of time the towel warmer is running, there can be some effect on the room temperature.
8. Will my Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer leak?: Unlike water or oil-filled towel warmers, there is no fluid in our towel warmer that can leak.
9. What happens if the glass breaks?: The Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer is made out of tempered glass which is specifically designed not to shatter if broken (similar to a car windshield). The towel warmer is equipped with a safety feature that detects broken glass and immediately shuts the unit off.
10. What happens if I forget to turn off my Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer?: The Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer controller is designed to automatically shut off 2 hours after being turned on. This safety feature also helps to conserve energy.
11. How much energy does the Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer use per day?: Based on the national average of energy prices and depending on the size of your towel warmer, the Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer costs between 9 to 13 cents per day to use.
12. How do I clean my Thermique Heated-Glass Towel Warmer?: When the unit is cool, clean with glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or scrubbing pads on the unit.
13. Where can I find information on the original wall-mounted Thermique Towel Warmer?: Right here.