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What to do if the air temperature in the apartment has dropped significantly, and the batteries are still cold? The only way out is to use additional heat sources. Manufacturers offer a variety of heaters with high efficiency and low energy consumption, which will help not only warm up, but also save on utility bills. What to choose?
Fan heater: low cost, quick heating
The compact fan quickly heats the air in a room with an area of 15-30 square meters. m due to high power (1000-2000 W). The device is a fan equipped with a heating element - a metal spiral or a ceramic plate. The unit is characterized by light weight, thanks to which it is easy to move. Only an outlet is needed for installation.
Ceramic or spiral electric beater can work in the mode of not only hot, but also cold blowing. The first is used for heating, the second - for ventilation. Models with thermostats allow you to set the optimal temperature yourself.
Pros:
- quick heating of the room;
- high mobility;
- ventilation mode;
- accurate temperature setting;
- low power consumption;
- affordable cost.
Cons:
- noise during operation;
- unpleasant smell in case of dust falling on the metal spiral.
Convector: quiet operation, high efficiency
The efficiency of the convector reaches 90-95%. High efficiency is provided by a tubular or shell heating element made of a special metal alloy with good thermal conductivity. The temperature of the heating element does not exceed 60 degrees, so dust does not burn during the operation of the device.
The principle of operation is based on the natural convection of air flows - cold air enters the case through the lower openings, heats up and rises to the ceiling through the upper slots. The convector works silently, since a fan is not used to heat the air.
Pros:
- economical energy consumption;
- high efficiency (90-95%);
- almost unheated case;
- absence of unpleasant odors;
- silent work;
- the possibility of floor or wall installation.
Cons:
- high price;
- not suitable for rooms with high ceilings.
Infrared heater: maximum safety, long service life
An infrared heater heats surfaces located opposite a special screen. For example, if the device is installed on the ceiling, the floor is heated. Ceramic, halogen, carbon or quartz elements are used as a heat source. Thanks to this solution, the air temperature rises 4 times faster (compared to radiators and reflectors).
The room is heated evenly, while the unit does not burn dust and does not dry out the air. The device functions silently, does not emit toxins and is characterized by high fire safety (if the rules of operation are observed).
Pros:
- long service life;
- ease of installation and operation;
- fast and uniform heating;
- silent work;
- low power consumption;
- economy of space.
Cons:
- rapid temperature drop after shutdown;
- illumination during work;
- it requires careful selection of the place for installation (yes, paintings, laminate, etc. may be damaged under the influence of high temperatures).
