Electric radiators: varieties, advantages, use

Portable and stationary electric radiators are used everywhere - in offices, houses, apartments. Not so long ago they were used only as an addition to central heating, but now they are able to compete with it. Often they have a design resembling ribbed and sectional batteries; there are models with a different structure and design. There are modern, efficient, economical and safe network-powered appliances in almost every home.

Today, almost every home has an electric radiator

Classification of heating appliances

Leafing through catalogs of thermal equipment, it is easy to understand that the range of electric radiators is incredibly wide. They perfectly cope with the task of maintaining a comfortable microclimate in any room. Electric heaters are easily turned off as unnecessary - either manually or by a sensor signal with a thermostat.

The main classification of electrical appliances is stationary and portable models. Oil heaters are popular, there are models on antifreeze. Radiators without a filler are produced - on a spiral inside a ceramic panel.

At the place of "deployment" distinguish:

• floor models;
• floor (built-in convectors);
• ceiling (thermal curtains);
• wall mounted radiators.
  

  Wall mounted electric radiator

Modern portable devices, powered by the network, are in demand in a country house, in the country and in a city apartment. They are used when there is no other way to heat the room, as well as during a sharp cold snap, when the heating of high-rise buildings is still turned off.

Helpful advice! In the children's room, only electric heaters with a low surface temperature can be used to avoid injury to the child. You can not rely on models with a temperature controller, children can easily cope with the switching modes.  

Electric fireplaces are also included in the niche of electrical equipment, but they are not mains-powered batteries, they have a spiral with a limited lifetime.

The popularity of electrical appliances is growing, they provide a quick pumping of warm air in any room, residential or commercial. Networked varieties are safe, economical, and aesthetically pleasing. They fit perfectly into modern and classic interior design.

Features of some varieties of electrical appliances for space heating

Electric batteries are not know-how at all, they are available for a very long time. Method of operation - plugging into a 220V outlet, the temperature balance is carried out by means of a thermostat.

You can adjust the temperature in the room using the temperature regulator that the device is equipped

Note! This is the safest and most environmentally friendly type of heating, since they do not use an open flame combustion process.The sealed case of the electric radiator does not give off combustion products to the atmosphere, however, a specific smell when turned on is possible - the result of the dust burning process.

The most popular portable units with oil filling and a heating element inside. There is no need to mount them stationary and motionless, for wall panels brackets are enough.

Models that resemble classic batteries are available in different designs:

• lamellar;
• tubular;
• panel;
• monolithic.

The heating units of the room are in demand, which are equipped with a cooler (this is a thermal fan), usually they have a spiral or other heating element. Heat from it is distributed by force.

Convectors have a different heating method. Cold air, passing through the slots of the device, warms up, rises up through the inclined holes. Due to the specific structure of the heating panel, the natural circulation of air masses is enhanced.

Helpful advice! In commercial premises, built-in and skirting convectors are combined with electric radiators and a heat curtain that directs the warm flow from the ceiling niche down.

In-floor electric heating system

The plinth heat supply systems that work from the network are convenient for home with panoramic windows - they are easy to hide in the interior. Recessed floor units are installed in the stairs under the stairs and directly at the front door.

New heating network equipment

In the niche of household electrical equipment, several varieties of systems transmitting infrared radiation are presented. Fans of environmentally friendly heating are well known for infrared heaters:

• convective type;
• combined;
• film.

Attention! It’s better not to touch the protective layer with your hands, despite the low temperature declared by the manufacturer.

Infrared heaters feature a safe range of warming rays. At the same time, heated objects do not ignite.

The last word in the niche of network-powered heating equipment - ceramic panels - is the best alternative to conventional batteries. The ceramic panel is an excellent insulator, therefore it is the safest equipment for rooms with high humidity, such as a bathroom, a mini-pool or a sauna.

Infrared heaters are safe and reliable.

Another novelty is vacuum heating radiators, whose housing is not filled with oil or antifreeze. Inside contains rarefied ethanol or a pair of lithium bromide liquid. When heated with a sealed element, the substance forms volatile vapors, the heat from them is transferred to the walls of the housing. These electric radiators have the highest possible efficiency, they are the most economical.

The advantages of electric batteries

Electric radiators often look like ordinary batteries powered by a wall outlet. They will not spoil the interior, the main advantage of the new models is their mobility and attractive design.

But although heaters that operate from the network have been used for a long time, there is still debate about their feasibility and efficiency. The main disadvantage is the relative high cost, given the simplest structure:

• housing;
• a heating element;
• filler;
• cord with plug for outlet;
• regulator.

Compact and safe device for heating the nursery

But the cost more than pays off the merits of the device, because with it you can maintain the temperature in the children's room, bathroom, room, which contains rare tropical plants or aquarium fish. Easy moving around the apartment is another plus.

Ways to save on heating electrical equipment

Manufacturers annually offer new, more economical varieties of batteries powered by electric energy.Also, consumers using electrical appliances install two-tariff meters to save payment for such electrical heating.

In the private sector, it is convenient to install “smart options”, for example, motion or presence sensors, in order to turn off the heating in an empty room. The temperature in the living room is easy to control with combined heating:

• warm floor system;
• heat guns and fans (quick injection to the required temperature);
• SPLIT (air conditioning in heat / cold mode);
• electric radiators for heating a summer house or a large house;
• innovative economical design panels.

Skirting model practically does not take up space in the room

In addition, such a system does not require regular cleaning and hydraulic tests in preparation for the heating season.

Criteria for choosing a heating appliance

When it comes to choosing a particular type of thermal equipment, all the criteria are compared:

• room area or volume of heated air;
• radiator type (ratio of efficiency and profitability);
• dimensions (format) and weight;
• the design capacity and operating voltage specified in the accompanying documents;
• additional adjustment options;
• type of thermostat (important for the speed of heating the room from the time it was turned on to the desired temperature);
• mobility or availability of self-assembly;
• device design;
• protection class;
• feedback or complaints from users of this type of equipment;
• estimated cost by country;
• brand or commercial authority of the manufacturer.

Important! It is worth recalling that closed appliances do not “burn out” oxygen, compared to a fireplace or gas heating equipment.

Electric Battery Safety

We cannot but mention the safety rules when using electrical appliances. They are recommended to be used only in houses with reliable wiring, especially if these are powerful radiators for heating large areas.

The portable heater must be stable and have a shutdown system in the event of a rollover

Mobile heaters are often equipped with sensors that respond to rollovers by turning off the heat. The fall of the included heat block occurs if during the game children or animals hit it in the absence of the owners of the house. At the same time, the automation turns off the power, even if the plug of the appliance remains in the network.

It is interesting! Some models provide an option to protect the walls from freezing, which is important for buildings that the owners visit occasionally. Such radiators work on antifreeze, and the device itself turns on when the temperature drops to 3 ° C to maintain a minimum level of heat.

In rooms with a high probability of water getting on the floor, only wall-mounted models are used. For rooms with high humidity, devices with the IP 24 marking (degree of protection) are applicable.

In order to protect against possible ignition, it is forbidden to dry things directly on electric radiators, cover them with curtains or blankets. Do not install infrared heaters and powerful convectors near flammable liquids or rapidly volatile chemicals.

Additional options for electric radiators

Modern appliances for heating rooms, powered by the mains, are equipped with additional options for ease of use and safety. Many electric radiators have a thermostat to adjust the temperature.

The simplest and cheapest models are equipped with a manual thermostat

The power regulator is set according to the most comfortable parameters. It automatically turns off when the specified heat level in the room is reached. This is the easiest way to save energy, and also to prevent overheating of the heat block.

Helpful advice! To heat a small room, you should not buy a powerful electric radiator with adjustable.A small and medium power unit is enough.  

Very convenient remotely controlled heaters. They can be switched manually (from the remote control) or from a smartphone (via software) - such units are endowed with electronics units. Before coming to the country house for the weekend, the heating is turned on through the Smart application, if there is Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

The programming panel for the entire period of use makes it possible not to care about the temperature regime. Although models with electronics are more expensive, in the long run, this reduces energy consumption and optimizes the operation of the device, especially in combination with sensors that respond to presence.

Electric batteries are supplied with technical documentation, where power parameters are indicated. Information can also be found on the official website of the manufacturer of the selected model. The catalog is a great way to choose an aggregate with optimal parameters. It is important to compare the format and dimensions of the thermal equipment, the time of heating the air and the cost.

Everyone chooses what is more convenient - a heat fan, a classic format of a network-powered radiator or an infrared unit. It all depends on ease of use, location in the interior and conditions of use.