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Energy-saving home heaters: selection and recommendations

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Rational consumption of available resources helps to economically solve the most complex problems. To choose the right one energy saving heaters for the home, it is necessary to study the principles of their work and the current market offers. Comprehensive analysis of information will help you make the right decision even without the help of experienced specialized specialists. It will come in handy when choosing the right equipment in the store and in the process of monitoring during installation operations.

Energy-saving appliances are efficient even when placed outdoors

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1 Basic rules for making the right choice
2 Classification and characteristics
3 Overview of different types of heaters
4 Prices and other important parameters
5 Recommendations and conclusions
6 Video: how to choose a heater

Basic rules for making the right choice

Next, we will consider different types of devices. But in any case, the general principles of building an efficient heating system should be used:

Heat transfer can be carried out by direct and indirect methods.
There are certain advantages and disadvantages in convection schemes and in directional heating systems.
In some cases, the preservation of residual heat is more important than a rapid increase in air temperature.
For a correct assessment, it is necessary to find out how much energy-saving home heaters cost, what costs will accompany their subsequent operation.
Accounting for the installation of new equipment will come in handy. It should include general construction work and the dismantling of old equipment.

The technical, operational and economic parameters in the aggregate matter. It is imperative to check the usability of the system.

The painting above the bed is a modern film heater. It looks more like an appropriate interior decoration than a functional technical device.

Classification and characteristics

All equipment of this class can be divided into three groups:

Convectors... They heat the air with work surfaces. As it heats up, ascending currents are formed. After cooling in the upper part of the room, they go down and the cycle repeats again.

Some convectors, with a certain location, are capable of heating the floor covering at a distance of up to 2-3 meters

In heat guns, the fan creates a forced air flow. Such devices consume additional electrical energy, but they are able to raise the temperature in the room much faster than the previous method.

Such a powerful professional-level device can be used for technological heating of rooms when performing repairs

With the help of infrared energy-saving home heaters, radiation is generated in the corresponding part of the spectrum, from 0.75 to 100 microns. It is used for directed heating of surface areas. This solution is especially effective for large areas.

Local use of IR heating for shower stall

To solve individual problems and improve the basic characteristics, special and combined devices are created.

This oil heater has a built-in fan. Convection heating combined with warm air flow

Overview of different types of heaters

The following are the features of modern devices. When examining the data, it is recommended to take into account the above criteria and features of the future mode of use.

Application of quartz energy saving wall heaters for home

This name allows for the possibility of ambiguity, therefore additional division into two groups is necessary. The first uses heating elements enclosed in a transparent quartz glass flask. They are positioned in front of the reflector, which creates directional infrared radiation. The casing and grille are protective functions.

Such a heater can be mounted on the wall, or installed on the floor

The second group includes devices in the form of monolithic slabs up to 25 cm thick. They are created with the addition of quartz, which is reflected in the specific name. Nichrome heaters are built inside. The advantage is long-term heat retention. The main disadvantage is high inertia. As a rule, the components of the structure are selected in such a way that the built-in spiral does not heat up more than the limit from + 110 ° C to 130 ° C. In this gentle mode, the heating elements are able to perform their function for many years.

Quartz battery

How to choose energy-saving ceramic heaters for your home: prices and operating features

These devices differ from the panels discussed above in the following details:

The body is used, which serves as the frame of the product.
A heater is attached to it. In some models, a special cable with a protective sheath is installed.
On the back of the body, elements of the fastening system are created.
Front - fix the panel. It is created from ceramics, composites, metals and alloys.

Construction of a modern ceramic heater

Large smooth outer surfaces are used for decorative coatings.

Ceramic heater in a modern interior

The use of convector heaters for the home, energy-saving: prices and reviews

Standard devices of this type are well known, so more attention should be paid to modern modifications.

Such a heater can be installed instead of a baseboard. It takes up little space, does not make significant design changes

With the help of such hanging elements, additional camouflage is created.

When installed inside the floor structure, decorative grilles are installed on top.This solution is used near window and doorways to prevent cold air from entering the room.

Energy saving universal oil heaters for home: how to choose the best model

The study of devices of this type should be carried out taking into account the following features:

The heavy weight of the heater makes it difficult to move. Mobile use will be more convenient if wheels and a handle are available.
Some models have not only external ribs, but also additional internal channels. This solution increases the contact area of the heated surface with air and increases efficiency.
The built-in fan not only accelerates the temperature rise. If necessary, it can be directed to a specific area of the room.
Smooth and multi-stage adjustments will help you more accurately select a comfortable mode

Even high-quality modern models are too large and technologically advanced to decorate the interior. But we must remember that such a heater is mobile. If desired, it can be quickly moved to another location

Directional heating

Energy-saving infrared wall heaters with different technical parameters and prices are intended for this function:

Swivel arm allows you to change the radiation pattern

This compact device can be mounted on walls, ceilings, sloped surfaces

Prices and other important parameters

The information in the following table will only help you compare some of the general characteristics. Before implementing a project, you need to find out the current data.

Table 1. Comparison of different types of heaters

Heater type	Prices in rubles	Features:
Oil radiators	3200 - 5500	Modern models have: rollover protection, convenient control and monitoring functions, retractable brackets for drying clothes.
Ceramic panels	2500 - 48000	High prices are charged for luxury products. In them, panels are created from valuable natural stone. Such products have high aesthetic characteristics.
Convectors	2200 - 8600	Some models are equipped with wheels, which implies the possibility of their mobile use.
Thermal fans	700 - 4500	Fan heaters 700 - 4 500 This category contains the most inexpensive, lightweight and compact products.

Recommendations and conclusions
If you install a high-quality energy-saving floor heater for your home in a deep niche, it will not perform its functions effectively. Reduce the performance of heating devices: long window sills, decorative grilles, thick long curtains. This simple example explains that it is necessary not only to carefully select the best equipment. Much will depend on correct installation and future use.
Video: how to choose a heater

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