Is it safe to leave this ON when at work (~8hrs) so the towel is dry in the evening?
51653
In my earlier answer, I meant to provide the model number of the little Belkin countdown timer that enhances this towel warmer measurably. Belkin Model. No. F7C009. The warmer itself is a beautiful item, nicely made, elegant looking, even. Better for warming than drying completely as a practical matter, but useful either way. We usually dry two towels at once, one over the other.
51654
I'm not sure as I've not left it on more as long as eight hours, but my towel was dry by the end of the day, due to the air circulating around it. I'd put mine in at least an hour before showering, and it was quite warm by the time I used it. Hope that helps.
51655
We leave ours on as needed to get things dry. No problems. We used to leave it on 24/7, but our electricity bill got so high that we now turn it off when things are dry, and turn it back on to warm towels shortly before a shower.
51656
I leave mine on 24/7 and haven't had any trouble. I was concerned when I bought this that it wouldn't get warm enough based on customer reviews. It gets plent warm. Not hot enough to burn you, but pretty darn warm. I love mine. Much better than the one I had before.
51657
Good question! Yes, and I'd recommend a simple AC timer, available on amazon, per my review of this very good item, purchased at the same time. I'm using a Belkin timer, aka a "countdown" timer, with 3 simple settings: 1/2 hr., 3 hrs., 6 hours. This is inexpensive, and will give you some peace of mind. We typically use the 3 hour setting. Plug the towel warmer into this little Belkin device (or any similar device), the device into the wall outlet, press the on/off button, and you're good to go. Works very well together.
1435244
It is made to stay plugged in all the time so as soon as you plug it up, you can put towels on it. It will only get towels barely warm after 12 or so hours. If you put wet towels on it, by the next morning they will be dry but not very warm. Definitely safe around young kids. It is a good idea, but, in my opinion, did not make the cut. We returned it.
136004
I leave mine on all the time, unless I'm leaving the house for more than a few hours (just a safety thing with me). It doesn't get that hot, however
1000484
We keep ours on all the time. It is hot to the touch so if you have children I would recommend turning it off. I believe it takes about 5 to 10 minutes to heat up the towels. We love ours!!
1368756
The instructions will tell you to leave the unit switched on ALL the time, except for when you are away for several days. This does not use much electricity and keeps the rails warm at all times. While I find that the towels are not completely warm all over, the best aspect of this item is that my towels are always completely dry. Totally worth it, to me.
303314
I just let it dry out. It's on a shelf with towels - dry. I dampened it a few weeks ago when we had hot weather, and it worked fine.
567228
You will have to prepare ahead of time to have a warm towel. The device have an automatic shutdown after 45 minutes (As far as I remember).
913684
I see no problem, just plug it in and warm towels. Try it with a timer and no worry.
1870223
damp cloth is always the safe bet.. just don't get it too wet. Mine's never gotten dirty though so I haven't needed to clean it
1624100
In my experience, it dries within an hour. It helps to turn the fans on, too.
423870
I use a damp paper towel when I turn off the grill. Works really well for me!
1200611
I have this and I don't have a problem with moisture. It works great for me. If anything put a paper towel under it to absorb the moisture.
1245112
It has to dry completely before taking it off. I use Bounty paper towels to wipe it off. Or a soft flannel material works great. Works great on my oven door too.
2238312
You can do whichever you are comfortable with. I found, after inadvertently leaving it on all day, there is no trouble at all. So now, I just leave it with the blue light blinking (transmitting) round the clock. Whether this is good practice, I don't know. But, I have seen no hazard doing this in over a year and a half.
1029008
I wet my towels first thing in morning before appointments & I leave them in there with it on all day, but turn it off when I use the last towel. Hope that answers your question. I've never left it on over night or without towels.
130674
Yes. It's a thick canvas like material. I would not leave it out overnight though.
1983327
I close mine up every night while it is dry. We put ours away for the winter. Easy to do. I should tell you, one of the cables broke shortly after we put it up. Amazon not Aleko Paid For The replacement.