Which electric heater is economical

Problems with heating houses and apartments are known to everyone. In particular, difficulties make themselves felt in the winter season, when central heating (if any) is not enough. In connection with this need, most consumers have questions related to which one is best to choose a heater that will not only heat the room with high quality, but also save the family budget.

Wall-mounted electric heater in the interior of the apartment

Electric heaters can differ in many ways, the main of which are:

technical characteristics (power, heating intensity, etc.);
price;
principle of operation.

Which technical features to pay attention to in the first place depends on the consumer. A device that is not initially suitable for the room is not able to provide proper heating.

When choosing the most economical model of a heater for a summer residence, it is recommended to pay special attention to how much electricity the device consumes. However, it should be noted that cheap devices consume more electricity than expensive ones. Thus, the type of savings depends only on the preferences and financial situation of the consumer.

Purpose

Electric heaters owe their popularity to their own features, of which it is worth highlighting the ability to maintain the indoor climate without human intervention. The only thing that is required from a person for the full functioning of the electric heater is to connect the device to the mains and set the preferred temperature limit.

Each plus and minus of an electric heater significantly affects which device is best to choose for an apartment and a house. Devices, in accordance with the type, have their own characteristics, directly emanating from the destination.

The most modern models of devices have many additional functions, which, of course, only emphasize the benefits of electric heaters. In addition to the above advantages, electric heaters also have other, more obvious advantages:

ease of operation;
relative cheapness - electric heaters have a lower cost in comparison with other heating devices;
many manufacturers create devices that can save the maximum amount of electricity;
during operation, electric heaters do not produce loud noises and pungent odors;
the level of performance of electric heaters is much higher than that of other heating devices;
in order to fully use economical electric heaters for an apartment and a summer house, no special permits are needed - only a stable electrical network is needed.

Oil heater for home and apartment

Each of the presented factors has made an individual value in the popularization of electric heaters for houses and apartments. However, no matter how perfect everything looks, electric heaters also have disadvantages. Important negative factors include:

dependence on the power grid;
poor tolerance of sudden voltage drops;
high power load.

The most important disadvantage is the high level of energy consumption, due to which, no matter how little the device costs, the energy costs will be truly enormous.

In order to avoid unnecessary electricity costs, many developers produce economical devices that consume a small amount of electricity while maintaining full efficiency.

Varieties

Due to the fact that electric heaters have a high level of popularity in the market, the developers have created more than one of their varieties. Devices can be divided into three main types:

radiating - these include infrared long-wave panels and heat-radiating mirrors;
convective - this includes electric convectors, heaters and fan heaters;
combined and convective-radiation - among such devices it is worth noting oil radiators and hybrid devices that combine both a converter heating method and a ventilation one.

In order to accurately determine which particular type of heater is suitable for a house (dacha and apartment), it is necessary to study in detail each type of electric heater. In case of problems with the choice, it is recommended to simply contact the sales assistant, who will easily analyze the requirements and advise the most suitable device.

infrared

Infrared heaters are the most modern, technologically advanced and efficient devices. The principle of operation of infrared heaters is more complex than any other type of electric heaters for residential premises.

Household infrared heater

The main advantage of infrared heaters lies in their method of heating the room, in which the heat produced heats the objects next to the device, and not the air. The sun's rays have the same principle of action.

Infrared devices are by far the most powerful devices on the market for electric heaters. In addition, IR devices do not have significant drawbacks, with the exception of a high level of power consumption.

The advantages of IR heaters include:

positive impact on the air - IR rays are useful for humans;
heat from the device is felt, even if it is initially cold in the heated room;
an infrared heater heats the entire room evenly at once, and not in parts, like, for example, a convector.

During the operation of the heater, IR rays do not affect the air in any way. Thus, unlike other types of heaters, infrared appliances do not burn oxygen at home.

convective

The principle of operation of convective heaters is based on convection. With this type of operation, the heater, with the help of a built-in fan, sucks in cold air, passes it through the heating elements and sends it back to the room. Subsequently, cold air flows are mixed with hot ones, which is why the room is heated.

Floor convective electric heater

The peculiarities of convective heating include a uniform distribution of heat over the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe room. In addition, space heating does not require large expenditures of time and electricity.

It is best to use a convection heater in the country because of the ability to work unattended. At the same time, the convective electric heater, due to the thermostat, will independently turn off or turn on if necessary, thereby preventing many safety problems.

The main advantage of convective electric heaters is that this is the most economical type of electric heaters for summer cottages. However, it is worth considering the disadvantages, which, first of all, include a low level of fire safety. As a rule, devices with a high level of safety belong to the highest price categories, which cannot be said about convectors for residential premises.

Among other negative characteristics of electric convectors for summer cottages, it is worth highlighting:

high level of energy consumption;
burning oxygen during operation.

Combined

The combination heater is the most economical heater on the market. Despite the efficiency, hybrid models are completely unsuitable for long-term operation and are intended mainly for an apartment.

Combined heater model

It is recommended to purchase a combined heater model only if it is necessary to heat a small room for a short period of time. Thus, the combined heater is best suited for the rooms of an apartment, and not for the premises of a private house.

According to the principle of operation, the combined heater has a direct resemblance to convectors. An example is the principle of operation of an oil cooler:

oil is poured into the metal case;
the filled fuel, under the influence of electricity, begins to heat up;
oil, due to heating, gradually transfers heat to the metal walls of the heater;
the heated body of the device over time heats the room air to the required level.

In addition to oil coolers, combined models include convective devices with a built-in fan heater or turbocharging function.

Hybrid appliances with elements from different heaters were invented in order to significantly speed up the heating of the house. Despite this, the position of the leader has been held for many years by infrared heaters, which can not only quickly warm the room, but also significantly save on electricity.

Ceiling infrared heater in the house

Combined heaters are not suitable for heating a large house, however, they are great for heating small rooms and an apartment. Thus, for the house it is best to take a convector than any other type of heater.

What types of heaters to buy, and which ones are not worth it, is a personal matter of the consumer. When choosing which heater is better, you should not pay attention to devices from branded manufacturers: the cost is not always an indicator of quality.

The device must fully meet all the requirements of the consumer.

In the case of choosing a heater for a summer residence, it is best to choose a convective type of device due to the lack of the need for constant monitoring.

Despite the fact that there are as many as three types of less expensive heaters, only a combined version can be considered truly economical.

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