With the approaching autumn colds, the minds of most of us are beginning to be occupied by the problem of additional heating of the apartment. It's no secret that the official heating season does not always coincide with the real weather conditions, so without a heater during the off-season just can not do. But which heater is best for an apartment? Our article will help to find a solution to this question.
Which type of heater is best for the home?
In order to thoroughly understand which of the heaters is better, we will consider in detail the merits and demerits of each of the most popular species:
- Fan heaters . Ask any child which room heater is better, and you will hear in return - the one that heats better. And indeed, the main criterion for choosing a home appliance should be its ability to heat up the room as soon as possible. The champion in this matter is the simplest and cheapest kind of heaters - fan heaters . Small size, compact and mobile, they quickly heat up the room with a jet of hot air. But, unfortunately, this is where their dignity ends. To the disadvantages of fan heaters can be attributed and high noise level during operation, and excessive drying of air. In addition, it is quite difficult to heat a spacious room with a fan heater.
- Convectors . The electric converter can be called an improved fan heater. It also increases the temperature of the air flow by passing it through the heating element. But in this case, the motion of the air jet is due to convection, and not under the influence of the fan blades, and therefore, noiselessly. In addition, the design of convectors allows them to be used for heating in rooms of any size. Modern convector models have a high level of energy efficiency and minimal fire hazard. During use, the body of the convector heater is heated to a minimum, so they can be used in rooms with young children and pets.
- Oil radiators . Heaters, as a coolant in which mineral oil is used, can be called classic. Despite the relatively low efficiency, they are well-deservedly popular for their ability to maintain heat and reliability for a long time. In addition, modern oil coolers are equipped with various "utility": programmers, rollover protection, thermostat, electronic scoreboard and remote control. A wide selection of models with different number of sections allows to solve the heating problem for any size with minimal costs.
- Infrared heaters . Unlike all the above types of heaters, infrared heaters do not warm the air in the room, but the objects located in it. Thus, the principle of their work is similar to the principle of the action of sunlight: only the surface that gets into the illumination zone is heated. Such
heaters are convenient to use in large non-residential premises, in which it is necessary to heat only a small work area, for example, in a garage.
Which heater is best for the child?
When choosing a heater for a children's room, the safety issue should be the cornerstone. According to this criterion, the most suitable for children were and are convector type heaters, which:
- Minimally dry the air;
- are equipped with protection against overheating;
- minimally heated during operation.