How to choose a wall-mounted electric heater

Best Ceiling Infrared Heaters for Armstrong

This type of ceiling is common in offices and lecture halls with a lot of people. This type of ceiling decoration is also used in the corridors of municipal institutions.

Placement of heaters at the top protects them from damage by visitors and children, and also saves space below for arranging furniture and aisle. A feature of the models is a square shape, identical to the segments of the laid plates in the Armstrong ceiling.

Frico HP 600 - for office

This is the best infrared ceiling heater to place in a spacious office to keep it at a comfortable temperature without cluttering the walls with convectors. The Swedish product has a pure white color that goes well with building ceiling panels.

The case does not need fastening, but simply fits on the steel frames of the frame. The surface of the heater has a powder coating that protects it from corrosion.

Pros:

• a power of 600 W gives high thermal efficiency and acceptable electricity consumption;
• compact dimensions along the body height of 55 mm do not require a high niche above the armstrong;
• heating of the panel surface up to 100 degrees;
• large dimensions 1193x593 mm provide heat distribution to several jobs at once;
• operation on high ceilings up to 3 m is allowed;
• can be used as additional or main heating in the room;
• does not need fasteners;
• silent operation;
• soft effect of heat on all materials in the room;
• the ability to adjust the temperature with a thermostat;
• protection against metal contact of the case and the ceiling frame is provided.

Minuses:

• cost from 22,000 rubles;
• the warranty for such an expensive product is only 1 year;
• a large body mass of 10.3 kg requires reinforced fixing of the ceiling frame, especially with several heaters at once.

Ballu BIH-S-0.3 - for a corridor or a conference room

This is the best infrared ceiling heater for armstrong mounting because their size is ideal for the standard dimensions of this type of ceiling finish with 600x600 mm cells.

The body height of 53 mm does not clutter up the niche being laid and leaves room for wires and ventilation.

A power of 0.3 kW is enough to maintain heat in rarely used rooms, but protect them from dampness and fungus.

Pros:

• a small cut of the edge at 45 degrees provides a beautiful view of the panel;
• cost from 2600 rubles;
• simple connection to 220 V power supply;
• dimensions are fully suitable for the frequently used ceiling standard 600x600 mm;
• the manufacturer provides a guarantee of up to 5 years for products;
• the second class of electrical protection;
• light weight of 5.1 kg compared to analogues;
• can be hung on low ceilings from 1.8 m;
• economical consumption of electricity due to the power of 300 W;
• a double layer of thermal insulation on the rear wall of the case prevents the niche from heating;
• built-in protective thermostat with adjustment;
• moisture and dust do not get inside;
• simple installation;
• chromium-nickel low-temperature wire as a heating element.

Minuses:

• heating efficiency is maintained only at ceiling heights up to 2.4 m;
• plastic input box.

Infrared heaters

Infrared heaters have appeared relatively recently and have caused a whole wave of controversy. Some argue that they are useful, others - that they are harmful. It is difficult to decide which of them is right - the arguments of both sides seem convincing. Everyone, as usual, decides for himself which camp he belongs to.

Infrared radiation does not heat the air, but objects

How it works and what are the differences

The basis of an infrared heater is a long-wave emitter that produces electromagnetic waves in the same range as the sun - infrared. Such heat is perceived by our body as more pleasant - our body emits such waves, therefore it is comfortable to be near such devices.To focus the radiation in the body of the infrared heater there is a reflector - it increases the efficiency of heating a certain area.

The main difference of this type of equipment is that it does not heat the air, but the objects to which the rays are directed. And from their warm surface the air is already heated. If you find yourself in the zone of action of the rays, and your body will heat up. On the one hand, this is good, but on the other, not very good: it is warm in the zone of action of the rays, and cold outside. But you can well focus the heat in the desired area. Up to the point that you can take the device outside / veranda and create an island of comfortable temperature in the cold.

Warmth is perceived as comfortable

In general, it has been noticed that when using infrared radiation, we feel comfortable at lower temperatures - 2-3 degrees lower than when heated by any other devices. This means less electricity is being used.

Mounting methods

In this category there are a variety of heaters both in shape and in the installation method. In addition, different sources of radiation are used - tubular emitters, infrared lamps, plates, carbon paste and much more. Can be mounted on the ceiling, walls, can stand on the floor. In general, the choice is really wide. Moreover, there are both models that can be used for full-fledged heating - stationary lamps, and to create more comfortable conditions in a separate area. These are portable radiators and heaters in the form of rugs. Rugs are definitely a local device, no matter what the sellers say. They are convenient to warm the feet (there are floor mats) and some part of the room is wall-mounted. They can be hung near the workplace or bed and enjoy the warmth.

Name	Mounting method	Power consumption	Heating area	Additional functions	Manufacturer	Price
TEPLOFON ERGNA-0,7/220	wall	thermostat	10-17 sq. m	overheat protection	Russia Teplofon	50$
TEPLOFON GLASSAR ERGN 0.4	wall-mounted flat	400 W		overheat protection	Russia Teplofon	55$
MISTER HIT THERMIC С-0,5	wall-mounted flat	500 W	7-10 sq. m.	overheat protection	Russia Mister Hit	30$
MISTER HIT THERMIC S-1,2	wall-mounted flat	1200 W	20-25 sq. m.	overheating protection, infrared+covection	Russia Mister Hit	40$
NOIROT CAMPAVER CMEP 09 H	wall-mounted flat	900 W		digital control system	France	940$
FRICO COMFORT ECV	wall cassette, above the window	300 W				120$
BALLU INFRARED FAR BIHP/F-1000	floor, wall	600/1000 W	up to 15 sq. m.	overheat protection		45$
BALLU INFRARED FAR BIHP/F-1500	floor, wall	800/1500W	up to 20 sq. m.	overheat protection		52$
ALMAK IK-5	ceiling	500 W	5-6 sq. m.	with external thermostat	Russia	46$
ALMAK IK-16	ceiling	1500 W	up to 15 sq. m.	with external thermostat	Russia	74$
PION LUX 04	ceiling	400 W	4-8 sq. m.	work indicator light		42$
PION LUX 13	ceiling	1300 W	13-26 sq. m.	work indicator light		62$
MISTER HIT IR-0.7	ceiling	700 W	8-10 sq. m	with external thermostat	Russia	34$

Choosing from this group which heater is better is not at all easier. It is necessary to focus on the tasks that he must perform. If you need to heat a specific place, the best option would be a floor model or a wall model. If the heating zone needs to be very small, a rug will do.To solve serious problems - as the main heating or additional, but for the whole room it is worth considering wall or ceiling options.

Ceiling option

Please note that some models are paired with external thermostats, but they are selected separately and their price is not included in the price of the heater.

We determine the required power of the device

The power of the device is one of the key characteristics when choosing a heater. The area of ​​the room to which heat is supposed to be supplied is another decisive factor.

If the area of ​​​​the room is not heated, but has good thermal insulation, then 1.5 kW of unit power per 27 m² will be enough. If the room has a heating system, then a heater with a power of 1 kW is ideal for additional heating of an average room of 25 m².

What else needs to be considered for a more accurate calculation:

• temperature difference inside and outside the room;
• the level of thermal insulation of windows and their number;
• on which side the apartment or house is located - sunny, shady;
• the number of people living;
• the age of the building;
• the number of equipment with heat transfer (refrigerators, televisions, computers);
• ceiling height - the lower they are, the lower the heater power.

Basically, for a typical apartment with ceilings of 2.5 meters and an area of ​​​​24-27 m², a device with a power of 2500 watts is suitable. For a smaller area (20-22 m²) a 2000 W device is required, etc.

Modern heating equipment is mainly equipped with thermostats that are able to maintain the desired temperature in automatic mode.

Thermostats do not always have a scale with the designation of degrees, working according to the principle - more - less.

Household heaters presented for sale are reliable equipment, thought out in terms of safety aspects

Room area and device power

First of all, you need to decide what area you want to heat. It depends on what power you need. How to calculate this power?

There is a simple and reliable formula that is suitable for all types of heaters except infrared.

For every square meter of a room with a standard ceiling height, it is desirable to have at least 100W of power.

For an infrared heater, there is an unspoken rule that 100W per 1m2 of area is its maximum power, and not its minimum.

To the value obtained, you need to add 200W for each window.

From this it follows that, for example, one room with an area of ​​​​13m2, a model of 1.3kW + 0.2kW = 1.5kW will quite effectively heat up.

And if you have a ceiling height of 3m or more? Then use a slightly different calculation. Multiply the total area of ​​​​the room by the actual height of the ceiling and divide this value by an average coefficient equal to 30. Then you also add 0.2 kW per window.

Of course, according to the calculation, you can choose a less powerful device, especially for apartments where there is already a main heating (central or boiler).

But given the constant heat loss and the fact that it will warm up the room longer, it’s better to play it safe. Devices with several stages of heating are ideal. The more of them, the better.

Moreover, when the set temperature is reached, the built-in thermostat must turn off the device, no matter what stage it is at. And when it is lowered, turn it on again. Thereby essentially saving el.energiyu.

And yet, a more powerful heater, when operated in the “half” mode, will serve you much longer than its counterparts matched back to back.

Quartz heaters Teplako for giving

Heating appliances "Teplako" appeared on the Russian market recently, domestic products are actively advertised, convectors have good characteristics. A 400 W heater consumes 2.5 kW per day, the case after turning off cools down for about 5 hours.

The domestic model has drawbacks, due to which an economical electrical appliance is not very popular with summer residents:

• big weight;
• limited basic equipment, additional options have to be purchased for a fee;
• body is hot and may cause burns if touched.

The advantages include low cost; in St. Petersburg, a Teplako ceramic heater for a summer residence can be purchased for 2,500 rubles.

Top best electric heaters for summer cottages 2020

The rating is made for infrared heaters and for convectors. The use of ceiling and wall IR heaters reduces energy costs by 40-50%. Electric convectors are not cheap, but they have many advantages:

• compact;
• safe;
• work quietly;
• quickly heat the cottage;
• maintain a constant temperature.

Type of	Model	Price	Short description
Infrared	Polaris PKSH 0508H	4000 rub.	2 operating modes, heating speed 300 sec., overheating protection, power 800 W, carbon heating element
Ballu BIH-LM-1.5	2500-4000 rub.	Quartz, floor standing, overheating protection, heating area 15 m², power 1500 W
Ballu BIH-S2-0.3	2800 rub.	Quartz, power 300 W, heating area 6 m², IP54
Wester IH-2000	4500 rub.	Ceiling, heating element, heating area 25 m², power 2000 W
Convector	Ballu BEC/EVU-2500	4000 rub.	Heating element HEDGEHOG, heating area 30 m², power 2500 W, IP24, mechanical control
Timberk TEC.E3 M 2000	3400-4500 rub.	Heating element, heating area 20 m², power 2000 W, IP24
Electrolux ECH/AG2-2000T	5400 rub.	Heating element HEDGEHOG, overheating protection, heating area 25 m², power 200 W
Noirot Spot E-5 1500	13300 rub.	Heating element, heating area 15 m², IP24, power 1500 W

Which brand of economical heater is better to choose

Before looking for a good model for personal needs, the buyer should decide on the manufacturer. The market today is rich not only with global brands with considerable prices, but also with young promising, noteworthy companies.

The best economical heaters in the ranking are represented by the following brands:

• Noirot is a French company founded in 1930 and is part of the international group Muller. Numerous tests, competitions named Noirot No. 1 in the field of creating electric heating technologies. New innovative developments are constantly being introduced into production, the founder of the company was the first to install an electric thermostat in such devices.
• Ballu is a Russian brand that creates climate devices using Italian and German technologies. The heaters distinguished themselves with monolithic heating elements that perform their direct tasks, but do not dry the air in the room. The latest models meet the main requirements - reliability, durability, efficiency.
• Nobo is a Norwegian company that has been operating since 1918. In recent years, the demand for convectors with this name in Europe has increased dramatically.More than 20 countries of the world are permanent sales markets.
• Resanta is a Latvian company that has been producing generators, voltage stabilizers, welding machines, and heaters at low prices for a long time. Each unit of production is certified according to international standards. In the Russian market in the budget segment, Resanta has been the leader for several years in a row.
• Almac is a Russian manufacturer that creates inexpensive but high-quality heaters with German components. The main profile is infrared ceiling devices with a thin body, a large heating area, and silent operation.

The best oil heaters for summer cottages

Hyundai H–H09-09–UI848

Oil, floor radiator from the South Korean company Hyundai is designed for rooms of 20 m2. Its power is 2000 watts. With the help of two control knobs, you can set the desired temperature. The radiator case consists of 9 sections. The standard size of the sections is compact, it is 112 mm. The thermostat is made of high quality copper alloy.

For convenient movement, the set includes legs on wheels and a recessed handle on the case. During the work does not emit unpleasant smells. The thermostat is convenient and easy to use. At the bottom of the structure is a special hook for winding the cord. By the way, the cord is full-length, which greatly simplifies the operation of the device.

Pros:

• heating is fast, efficient;
• unpleasant technical odors are absent;
• simple control;
• Easy to move with wheels and handles
• good build quality.

Cons: none.

Timberk TOR 21.1507 BC/BCL

Suitable for apartments, cottages and offices. Designed for space heating up to 20 m2.It can serve as the main source of heat in a room up to 15 m2. With the help of special knobs, the power level can be set to 3 positions: 500, 1000, 1500 watts. The higher the power, the faster the room will warm up. The second rotary knob controls the thermostat and helps you set the desired temperature setting. The set comes with wheels for easy movement. The battery includes 7 sections. The heater uses Steel Safety technology. With its help, the radiator sections are securely connected by internal welds. The design is protected from overheating. From its side there is a frame for winding the cable. On top of the case there is a handle for transportation. The design is elegant, the color is milky white, suitable for any room.

Pros:

• heats up in a few minutes, cools down slowly;
• due to mobility, it is easy to transport from room to room;
• compactness saves space;
• mechanical temperature setting is clear and simple.

Minuses:

there are no additional functions, for example, a timer.

DIY installation

To install a wall heater, you will need the following set of tools and materials:

• Heater + set of spare parts for it.
• Temperature controller.
• Screwdriver.
• Construction tape measure and pencil.
• Electric drill.
• Screwdriver.

1. Decide on the location of the heater. Consider the location of windows, doors, the proximity of the outlet. If you are not sure where exactly the electrical wiring runs in the wall and are afraid to get right into it, use a special detector to determine the wiring, fittings, pipes.
2. Make a mark on the wall with a tape measure where the mount will be and measure with a pencil.The line between the two points should be perfectly flat, so use a building level to be sure.

3. Drill the required holes with an electric drill.

4. In the holes formed, it is necessary to mount the brackets that come with the device. We use a screwdriver and self-tapping screws for this.
5. Lay the heater on the table and remove the plug through which the wires are led out.

6. Screw the fasteners to the heater according to the instructions.

7. Carefully hang the heater on the bracket.

8. Now fix the heater to the wall.

9. Connect a three-core cable with a cross section that corresponds to the electrical load in the house (recommended PVS 3 * 1.5).

10. Thermostat connection. To do this, determine the location of its placement. It is best to hang it at a level of 1.5 meters from the floor.

You must understand that the thermostat is the middle link between the circuit breaker and the heater.

1. Bring two wires zero and phase to the thermostat from the circuit breaker.
2. Open the connection socket in the thermostat and connect it to the heating device.
3. Connect to the electrical network.

During the first "start" of the electric heater, an unpleasant smell may appear in the room, but this is a temporary phenomenon, and after 15-20 minutes the smell should disappear.

In conclusion, it should be noted that a wall-mounted electric heater for a summer residence is an excellent solution in every sense. It is easy to install, inexpensive and at the same time allows you to maintain a comfortable microclimate in the house all the time.

1 Ballu BIH-AP4-0.6

Another representative of the Chinese side, which has an undeniable advantage in terms of the efficiency of heating the living area.Despite delivering only 600 watts of power, this emitter is able to heat the same 12 square meters as the previous contender for the title of the best. This effect is achieved due to more intense dissipation of thermal energy, which evenly warms up the entire space provided.

The emitter can be mounted both on the ceiling and on the wall, which does not affect the heating efficiency in any way. By default, the temperature cannot be controlled, but for an additional fee, you can equip the model with a special thermostat, especially useful during the transition to the heating season. In general, Ballu BIH-AP4-0.6 is an ideal heater for summer cottages, very economical and efficient, and at a not the highest price.

How to choose the right heater

With the onset of winter cold, people begin to think about heating, its varieties: which one is right for them. However, for each room, depending on its purpose, there are separate types of electrical devices that provide the optimum temperature level.

Despite the presence of central heating in every house and apartment, it is often not enough to maintain a comfortable temperature in the room. This is where heaters provide excellent support. And the range of these products in the "heating season" is so large and varied that it is very difficult for most buyers to make the right choice. And in the continuation of the article, we will try to answer the question of which heaters are the most economical and powerful.

For apartments, houses and non-residential premises, these products are selected individually.One type of fan is suitable for the house, but for non-residential premises it is completely different. Also, the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe dwelling or building in which this device is bought is also important, because each of them has its own power that can heat a certain area. It must be remembered by all buyers that 100 W of device power has to be spent per square meter of the room, and this applies to unheated dwellings. If you need additional heating, then a product with a power of up to a thousand watts is suitable for a room of twelve meters.

Types of electric heat sources for a country house

If we talk about safety, then gas heaters should be attributed to such devices in the first place. After all, they are equipped with various systems of automation, security and control.

But unfortunately, such devices can not be mounted everywhere. For installation and operation, first of all, gas is needed, as well as conditions that meet the operational requirements for gas installations.

Important! The most common and efficient type of heaters, including those in wooden houses, are electric ones, the installation and operation of which does not require obtaining any permits.

Thermal fans

The main advantage of such devices is their compactness and the ability to quickly heat the air in the room. They consist of a spiral, a heating element or a ceramic heater and a fan.

Photo 2. A compact size fan heater is an effective means of heating indoor air.

The disadvantages of such a thermal device include their significant consumption of electricity, the high heat of the spiral, which, if dust gets on it, can either ignite or fill the heated room with an unpleasant odor.

Oil coolers

The radiator consists of a sealed housing filled with oil and heating elements. Typically, all models are equipped with a thermostat, and higher-end appliances have timers that allow you to program heating, and liquid crystal displays that display the operating parameters of the device.

Radiators with a built-in fan heat the room much faster and more evenly. The intensity of their work depends on the availability of sections.

Convectors

They are safe and allow you to quickly heat the room.

All heating devices of this type are compact, easy to operate, and do not require constant supervision.

Each convector designed for a country house is equipped with an operating mode switch, a regulator for changing temperature values.

infrared devices

They are characterized by low power consumption, good heating power, do not dry the air. True, there is one condition for their installation. In a room with an infrared heater, wool, paper, wood shavings, which can easily ignite, should not be present.

Convector heater

The most important advantage of a convector heater is its autonomous operation. It is safe due to its design and sensors, which automatically turn off the heater when the device is overturned or the room overheats. A small power consumption for their work suggests that these are the best heaters for summer cottages.

Advantages of convectors:

• safety;
• relatively low power consumption;
• small weight of the device.

Such heaters do not dry the air in the room and are adjustable. This option is the most optimal due to its cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

But convectors also have disadvantages, this is that they cannot be moved from place to place (they are mounted on the wall), and also such heaters slowly heat the air in the room.

But the convector is not suitable for use in cottages only on weekends, since it is impossible to transport it.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

Comparative overview of heating options:

Details about the selection rules and features of convectors:

The specifics of the work of infrared heaters

Knowing how to choose a heater for an apartment or house, you can save yourself the inconvenience associated with the unsuccessful selection of heat generating devices - high electricity consumption, excessive noise or light, the inability to warm the room completely.

Are you still unable to decide on the right type of heater for your house or apartment? Perhaps you still have questions after reading our article? Ask them in the comment block - we will figure it out together.

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Conclusion

In the country in the winter cold, it is important to quickly warm up the room. Not very pleasant will be a long wait for the temperature to rise. Therefore, despite the democratic price, it is better to leave an oil cooler for additional heating in an apartment.For a country house that has been left without heating for a long time, a convector or an infrared heater would be the best choice.

A small electric fireplace with an imitation of fire will add warmth and comfort to a country house

Before choosing a heating device from the abundance of proposed models, you need to carefully study the reviews. What is the best heater for a summer residence will be prompted by people who in practice use one or another type of heater.