What is the best heater for a house or apartment

What is the best heater for a house or apartment

Date of: 14012019 Views: 9778 Comments: 0

The start of the heating period in Kyiv and Ukraine as a whole does not have a specific date. The start date for the supply of heat to an apartment or house is determined by the air temperature outside.

Heating is switched on when, according to the weather forecast, the air temperature outside is not higher than +8°C for several days.

But as you know, with the inclusion of heating, related problems begin to emerge:

  • battery contamination;
  • air in batteries;
  • door and window slots;

All these factors significantly affect the quality of heating in an apartment or house, and, accordingly, the temperature in the room as a whole. In this regard, there is a need for an additional heater.

And which one is better and how to choose a heater for a house or apartment, we will consider in this article.

How to choose a heater for your home?

There are different types of household heaters, such as:

Regardless of the fact that they all perform the same function - heating, the result is completely different from each.

Fan heater - price, principle of operation

The fan heater is one of the most popular heaters.

As a rule, it attracts users with its low cost - from 250 hryvnias on average. But, also, you can find a fan heater of a higher class, more than 2000 hryvnia.

According to the principle of operation, cheap and expensive fan heaters do not differ - very similar to a hair dryer.

The heating element (coil) is heated to a high temperature and with the help of a fan, the heated air is blown out. Such a device is able to quickly heat the room, but with a small area - a maximum of 20 square meters. m., and the standard power is from 1.5 kW to 2 kW.

Compactness and lightness are the main advantages of the fan heater, since it weighs a maximum of two kilograms and is easily transported.

And the minus of such equipment is the constant smell of burnt dust, since the heating element at the fan heater is open, air dust gets on it, burns out and a specific smell is formed, which will be unpleasant for many.

After analyzing many user reviews of such equipment, we noticed that the most common problem when using a fan heater is:

  • constant smell of plastic;
  • noisy at work
  • dries the air.

Oil coolers - advantages and disadvantages

In Ukraine, the oil cooler is also quite popular. And all thanks to high power and affordable cost. The price of an oil cooler varies from 650 UAH. up to 5000 UAH

These radiators received such a name due to their structure and work. The metal case of the product is filled with oil (mineral or technical), and inside the case, an electric coil is placed in the oil, which, when turned on, heats up, and, accordingly, heats the oil, which in turn transfers heat to the case.

But how to understand how much power a radiator needs? Everything is simple!

There is a generally accepted formula: 1 kW. = 10 m².

The advantage of such a device is that it does not dry the air in the room at all during operation. An oil cooler does not burn oxygen.

Also, in almost every model of an oil heater, it is possible to set the desired temperature or select the appropriate power.

Of the additional features, some types have a built-in timer - which allows you to set the desired range of the heater's operating time.

Another plus in favor of an oil cooler is that they do not use an open type heating element. And this means that this equipment is safe, it is not scary if you put paper or cloth on it.

During operation, they do not make any noise, which is convenient to use at night in the bedroom.

Of course, there are also disadvantages of such equipment. The body temperature is quite high, it can heat up to 100-150°C. And accordingly, such equipment cannot be used in a room where there are children.

Also, the disadvantage is its low efficiency. An oil cooler can take 40 to 70 minutes to heat up a room.

Users of oil heaters often complain about the smell of plastic during operation, as well as periodic crackling when heated.

Electric convector RODA in Ukraine

An electric heater or electric convector is a compact, mobile device that can quickly heat a room. On the market, the price ranges from 650 UAH. up to 4500 UAH

According to the structure of work, such equipment is elementary simple. Heating occurs according to the principle of convection. Cold air enters the convector through the lower compartment, where it heats up from the heating element and exits through the upper part of the equipment. And so in a circle. Thus, hot air heats the walls and ceiling.

Thanks to the directed flow of warm air, the heating of the room occurs evenly and quickly. And unlike an oil heater, you can touch the convector, because the temperature of the case during operation will not exceed 65 ° C. This feature will allow you to easily use the device in the children's room and create a comfortable temperature when necessary.

Also, an electric heater is completely silent, usually equipped with a thermostat to set the desired temperature and auto on and off.

Based on customer reviews, convectors successfully cope with the task and are included in the list of the most popular heating devices.

The German company Roda has been representing various types of electric convectors in Ukraine for many years now. With electronic control and mechanical, with a closed heating element and an open one.

The Roda heater, which can be bought through the official online store, is able to satisfy the needs of each customer, since a wide range of different models, with different capabilities and modifications is presented.