Let me start by saying this towel warmer is a game-changer for chilly mornings. The brushed aluminum alloy looks sleek, and the matte black finish adds a modern touch to my bathroom. It heats up FAST—I timed it, and in under 10 minutes, my towels were toasty at 115°F. That post-shower wrap feels like a spa treat now.

The touchscreen controls are intuitive but have quirks. Setting the timer is easy (I love the 1-hour auto-shutoff for energy savings), but the display switches between temp/time constantly—annoying when you just want to check settings. The child lock is brilliant though; my toddler hasn’t managed to turn it into a chaos button yet.

Installation was… an adventure. The included wrench? Uselessly short—I had to raid my toolbox. And beware: if your outlet isn’t perfectly placed (mine was left of center), you’ll see the cord unless you get creative with hiding it. Hardwiring claims seem misleading—this is plug-in only unless you’re an electrician willing to modify it.

Performance varies wildly based on towel placement. Folded over the top bar? Perfect warmth. Draped loosely? Only patches get warm. For $200+, I expected more consistent heating like bucket-style warmers deliver.

Verdict: Great for instant luxury if you’ve got ideal outlet placement and patience for towel origami. But if you want foolproof warmth, keep looking.