As the name suggests, the operating principle of an infrared heater is based on infrared radiation. Infrared radiation is thermal radiation emanating from any object whose temperature exceeds environment. That is, the sun, the frying pan, the oven, and even you and I are a kind of infrared heaters. The peculiarity of the infrared heater is that it practically does not heat the air, but heats the surrounding objects, the floor and any surfaces. The surfaces heat up (as a rule, their temperature becomes 1-2 degrees warmer than the air temperature) and begin to heat the air. This is how the heat from the Sun heats the Earth.
These devices can be used for primary and additional heating of any premises, such as an apartment, country house or cottage.
Benefits of an infrared heater
To discuss the advantages, it is worth first talking about the disadvantages of convective heaters (convectors, oil heaters) and fan heaters. This type of heater directly heats the air, often drying it out and even burning oxygen. Negative points Everyone knows: stuffiness, headaches and discomfort. In addition, such heaters overheat the air near the ceiling, heating which wastes excess electricity.
Infrared heaters are practically free of these disadvantages. This type of heating involves heating surfaces, often the floor, from which the air is heated. As a result, we get a more correct temperature distribution, when the air temperature near the ceiling is almost equal to the air temperature near the floor, which is much more comfortable for humans and more economical in terms of electricity. Savings can reach up to 40% compared to convective heating. Another advantage is that infrared heaters come into contact with a minimal volume of air and therefore do not dry it out or burn oxygen.
Types of infrared heaters.
All models infrared heaters can be divided by wavelength: long-wave and short-wave. The heating elements of short-wave heaters glow red when operating and emit a powerful stream of heat. Long-wave heaters do not glow during operation and the heat flow emanating from them is softer and more comfortable.
Choosing an infrared heater is very simple. For continuous main heating, including heating country houses in the demi-season, long-wave heaters are more suitable. They are the most comfortable and economical. Such devices can be divided into ceiling and wall mounted. Wall panels are heating panels that heat up, depending on the model, to temperatures from 60 to 100 degrees. The heat emanating from them comfortably heats surrounding objects. Installation of such heaters is very simple and involves mounting with several screws or self-tapping screws. Electrically, such heaters are either plugged directly into an outlet or combined into a network controlled by a common thermostat. The significant height of wall-mounted infrared heaters inevitably creates convective currents, but due to the low temperature of such equipment, oxygen is not burned and the air is practically not dried out.
The design of ceiling infrared heaters is very simple. The heating element is usually aluminum profile, heated to 200-250 degrees. Sometimes, for greater efficiency, the aluminum profile is coated thin layer ceramics or even replaced with glass with a transparent conductive layer. Due to the horizontal ceiling placement, such heaters practically do not create convective currents at all, and all the heat from them falls on the floor and surrounding objects, warming the room most evenly. Installing an infrared heater on the ceiling is, of course, more complicated; in addition, it requires installing electrical wiring and a separate thermostat, but this is no more difficult than installing a lamp, and the result in the form of economical, comfortable and safe heating ultimately pays for some installation difficulties. The currently most popular brands of long-wave heaters: PION, Almak, Bilux, Mister Hit, Ballu - ceiling; Heatphone – wall-mounted; STEP - ceiling-wall.
Short-wave heaters glow during operation and are divided into carbon, quartz, and halogen. Their effect is similar to the effect of the sun, fire or fireplace. It is very good to warm up around them if you are very cold, but after a while the warmth emanating from them begins to seem excessive. However, such heaters are well suited for occasional heating. For example, in the demi-season, if there is central heating, which has not yet been turned on or has already been turned off. And short-wave heaters are absolutely indispensable for heating outdoors or in ventilated rooms. But still, if such a possibility exists, then only long-wave heaters are recommended for heating insulated residential premises.
Radiation from an infrared heater - harm or benefit.
People are often scared by the term - infrared radiation. In any, even a school physics textbook, you can find information that infrared radiation is a certain frequency range of electromagnetic radiation that constantly surrounds us. But the frequency of infrared radiation is significantly different from ultraviolet, microwave, X-ray and other radiation that can harm humans. The frequency of infrared radiation is close to light. It surrounds us everywhere and constantly. Any object (person, animal) whose temperature exceeds the air temperature is infrared emitter, that is, a source of infrared radiation.
Thus, the question of the safety of infrared radiation itself does not make sense at all. The only thing worth considering is the intensity of infrared radiation. Great intensity manifests itself in a very high intensity of heat, similar to the sun and just like the sun can cause heat stroke. This applies to a greater extent to ceiling heaters and that is why for them there is such a parameter as the minimum installation height. How more power heater, so on greater height it needs to be installed. There are no other issues related to safety, which is confirmed by approvals, permits and certificates for the use of such heaters for heating children's institutions, such as kindergartens and schools. In addition, for children's institutions, as well as for other buyers, there are additional advantages: ceiling installation makes the heaters inaccessible to children, which eliminates burns and other injuries; Such heaters do not create additional air circulation, therefore they do not raise dust that causes allergies.
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We purchased STEP panels last year for heating country house. We were very pleased. The house was warm all winter, and the savings were excellent. Previously, there were convectors and the electricity bills were huge. When installing STEP panels, energy savings turned out to be almost half!!! Convenient, comfortable, we will order more!!! In addition, the temperature can be adjusted and when we are not in the house, you can set it to only 10 degrees - after all, we only come for the weekend, and upon arrival we set the temperature to 24 degrees and the house warms up instantly.
Alexander
I purchased 10 household infrared heaters "Thermo Glass" from "We Warm You" to create comfort in a private home, as the main heating. All questions regarding the acquisition were resolved through remote access. It's a pleasure to work with professionals in their field! I received competent answers to the questions asked, qualified assistance in selecting the power of the specified products and prompt delivery by courier far away! I express my gratitude to all employees and wish further success!
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What types of energy-saving wall-mounted electric heaters for home are there? This question interests many owners of these devices. Thanks to modern technologies More and more devices are appearing on the market necessary to create microclimate parameters that are comfortable for humans. In the conditions of harsh Russian winters, rainy autumn and spring, as well as cool summers, people need additional heating premises. The modern electric room heater has long been competing with the traditional heating system and, according to many, is in many ways superior to it.
What types of energy-saving room heaters are there?
Job heating system in Russia it is seasonal, so during periods of heating shutdown, electric heaters are ideal for creating favorable conditions in the house.
According to the type of design, economical electric heaters can be:
- floor,
- hanging,
- wall-mounted
The most popular is the wall-mounted electric heater.
Such devices are easy to install and dismantle.
It should be noted that thanks to the wall guides to which energy-saving heaters are attached, their location relative to the floor surface can vary. Consumers often have a question: where to hang an electric wall heater? The choice of location is influenced by both the interior features of the room and the presence of small children who may accidentally injure themselves.
Very often people who have country cottage area or a country house, buy economical heaters for the dacha. Therefore the following competitive advantage- efficiency. Unlike stove heating V country houses which is outdated, or gas system heating, which is not available in all dacha cooperatives and private areas, economical heaters consume a small amount of electricity and are much cheaper in monetary terms than their competitors.
Safety and ease of operation are also important feature, which distinguishes electric heaters for the home from devices such as, for example, a gas boiler. Explosiveness, presence carbon monoxide and open fire - all these are disadvantages of a gas heating system. While electric heaters are the most electrically safe, the most important thing when installing them is to properly distribute the load on the wiring.
Electric room heaters are economical not only in terms of energy consumption, but also in terms of overall dimensions. Now there are a huge number various types such devices various forms and sizes, it can be electric wall heaters for bathrooms with small dimensions and power, intended only for heating small room, or narrow but long electric heaters for a huge shopping center.
Silent operation, no need for excessive human control during operation and the presence of such additional functions, like air ionization or the presence of a dust filter, make electric heaters a leader among competitors.
By technical features Warming up heaters come in two types:
- oil,
- convector
Oil heater. Its external resemblance to a standard heating radiator in an apartment distinguishes it from a convector one. The air in the room is heated by an electric coil, which heats the oil contained inside, which heats the body of the device itself. Electric oil heater has an undoubted superiority over the wall one. One of its advantages is its mobile use, that is, to change the location of the oil heater, you can simply move it by picking it up.
The power and size of the area that an oil heater can heat depends on the number of sections.
This heating technology is imperfect. Since the surface of the radiator becomes very hot during operation and can burn a person, it is not recommended to place such devices in rooms for children.
Convector heater. This device for the home works on the principle of constant air movement. Cold air passing through heating elements, warms up and enters the room through the upper special openings. The most common model of such devices are baseboard convectors; they evenly distribute warm air and most effectively warm up any room in the house.
The body of such a wall-mounted electric heater heats up very little, so it can be safely installed in children's rooms without fear of burns.
How can you choose a heater for your dacha?
How to choose a heater for a summer house? If the dacha plot is not visited very often and only in summer period, economical solution will buy an oil mobile heater; during the winter it can be transported home and used there as well.
Concerning country houses With permanent residence where there is no heating system, for this type of premises a wall-mounted heater is required, with constant operation and permanent installation.
Building or purchasing a private country estate may seem like a dream to many city dwellers. Absolutely every person subconsciously wants to have own house with a favorable microclimate for recreation and permanent residence.
The main difficulty in country houses there will be the notorious heating - as you know, it is not always possible to connect to the gas mains, or there is none at all. Great solution in this situation there will be wall energy saving heaters for home.
Therefore, it is important to understand which of them will be most effective during operation.
Let's start with the types of devices
Can be found great amount a variety of wall-mounted energy-saving models for the home. However, they will differ from each other in terms of efficiency, operating conditions, overall productivity...
If we take into account most of the subtleties of the energy-saving home heaters we offer, we can identify the most interesting options for ordinary consumers.
Electric heaters can be divided into the following types:
- Infrared.
- Convectors.
- Ceramic.
Let's take a closer look at each type of heater and determine the best energy-saving products.
Infrared
Such models operate by heating objects using infrared radiation - the radiation affects the furniture in the room, various surfaces, forcing them to give up heat. Heating the room will be soft and comfortable.
There are many really high-quality options on the market, which is why infrared energy-saving home heaters are so popular.
For a more complete understanding, a simple example can be given. The sun heats the Earth in approximately the same way - the soil, landscape features, and human buildings are heated. As a result, all these elements gradually begin to release the resulting heat.
Infrared heaters heat various surfaces to a depth of two to three centimeters, thereby showing good performance in heating houses.
What models can you choose from:
Infrared economical heaters provide very fast heating of the room. The surfaces of the room begin to warm up instantly. If you need exactly this quality, this option is definitely for you.
Additional thermostats will help save energy.
They monitor the temperature. Some types of 1 kW heaters warm up from twelve to twenty-five square meters premises.
Let's move on to convectors
Convectors are also very common, as are infrared ones. Convectors are characterized by the most accurate design. They can easily replace a classic heating system with an electric boiler.
Here we won’t have to heat the coolant moving through the pipes, which will undoubtedly reduce costs a little and save you money.
The operating principle of convection systems is quite simple. The design of the heater contains ribbed elements that heat nearby air masses. As a result, heated air rushes upward, and cold air moves downward.
As a result, air masses move and uniform heating occurs.
Savings are achieved due to the lack of heating of a coolant such as water. A thermostat is also installed on board the convector, which allows you to control temperature regime, reducing costs. Types of thermostats:
- Electrical - everything is clear here... Electronics.
- Mechanical - the basis is bimetallic strip, which manages contacts.
By choosing a convector with an electric thermostat, we can ensure savings that will be achieved by more precise temperature control.
Economical wall-mounted convection heaters are used for permanent and temporary use. If necessary, they can be reinstalled on special legs and used as a good form of additional heating.
Using the same scheme, you can use infrared energy-saving heaters for your home.
The main disadvantage of convectors for home use is their rather low efficiency in rooms with high level ceiling.
Ceramic products
Energy-saving ceramic heaters for the home often operate on a dual principle. Heaters simultaneously generate infrared radiation and convection currents of air masses.
These heaters combine in their design the advantages of the devices described above, which will allow them to heat the living space very efficiently.
Just like convectors, they have an attractive appearance, Wide color palette to choose from.
What is the design of the device:
- Heating element.
- A reflective element is a reflection of thermal energy in a certain direction.
- Ceramic plate - allows you to create an IR stream.
Also included in the package are thermostats that ensure the correct temperature conditions.
Wall ceramic products can provide high-quality heating of air masses, which will gradually heat up and move upward. This is a normal convection process.
A ceramic plate will also be heated, which will create an infrared flux.
Dual mode operation will provide the following:
- Faster heating than a convector.
- High efficiency.
- Functioning in rooms with high ceiling levels.
Ceramic home heaters do not dry the air or burn oxygen, in principle cannot heat up to a critical temperature, and do not emit unpleasant noises. They have a beautiful appearance, compactness, and ergonomics.
The downside will be the high weight when compared with convectors.
Ceramic heaters also include heat fans, which are very compact. They can ensure the creation of a flow of warm air masses. Noise - there will be main problem such equipment, after all, an electric motor is used.
Determining an economical product
Looking for best options for your home, first of all we pay attention to infrared wall products. They have high speed heating, which has a beneficial effect on electricity.
Some types have a very attractive cost-effectiveness indicator, for example, “Good Heat” products, fifty by fifty centimeters, have a power of one hundred and twenty W and are capable of heating up to ten square meters of area.
Energy-saving convectors are best used by people who experience headaches when operating infrared heaters. wall mounted appliances. Then you will have to choose convectors that have accurate thermostats.
In addition, it is worth paying attention to double-action ceramic products.
The most economical device is a carbon home heater. However, their shortcomings do not allow them to be used to their due extent. Namely, they are completely incompatible with the principles of long-term heating.
They are mainly used for spot temporary heating of a room if there are minor problems with the main heating system.
Soft and comfortable heating is provided by devices with radiant panels - use them mainly in living rooms.
Choosing a device
If you have your eyes set on a high-quality energy-saving wall-mounted convector, then turn your attention to Ballu heaters. As an excellent example, we can recommend the Ballu BEP/EXT-1000 device.
A thousand W can heat rooms up to fifteen square meters. Intuitive screen and electronic system controls will help you manage. The price tag will be from three and a half thousand rubles.
We recommend choosing products with electronic control, but if you still need a mechanical system, then you will have to take a closer look at the Ballu BEC/EZMR-1000 heater. Same power, lower price, mechanical control system.
If you choose from infrared models, then take a closer look at the thin and beautiful Ballu BIH-AP2-1.0. Installation can be done on the ceiling or wall. Power of one kW, heating of rooms up to fifteen square meters. Additionally, you can buy a thermostat.
The best similar heaters in terms of price and quality are energy-saving infrared devices from Almak. Some color solutions choose from – decorate your interior.
Electrolux EIH/AG2-1500E operates in a dual mode. It will provide very high-quality heating of the room. The device has electronic control, modern screen. Installation on both floor and wall.
One and a half kW will heat up to twenty meters.
In fact, installing wall-mounted energy-saving appliances is not a difficult task. The heaters are installed on brackets, which can be purchased or are included in the kit.
They are usually installed under a window, however, you can mount the equipment anywhere you like, such as near your favorite bed. The products are powered from a simple outlet.
Note! It is prohibited to use an extension cord!
Attention! Do not use an extension cord!
Some models of devices are connected to the network using contact terminals. It is also convenient and useful.
Pay due attention when installing the thermostat. They should be located at a short distance from the heater, which will eliminate the possibility of overheating.
Make sure that the thermostat is not exposed to direct sunlight, otherwise the thermostat may not function properly. Do not place thermostats in areas of infrared radiation.
Conclusion on the topic
So we figured out this issue of energy-saving heaters for the home. Select only high-quality and proven devices. Good luck with the renovation!
