The choice of a method of heating a country house is a problem for most owners of suburban real estate. Installing a boiler, pipes and batteries is an expensive and not always justified measure, especially when the site is visited occasionally. Furnaces also do not solve the issue of effective heating of premises, they require a lot of fuel, they need to be constantly monitored. An excellent solution are heaters for summer cottages. Today in the distribution network there are many models of these products, which differ in cost, types of thermal elements and the principle of operation. To make the right choice, you should familiarize yourself with the features and characteristics of each category of heaters.
Basic requirements for cottage heaters
Since almost the entire private sector is electrified, the choice should be made in favor of electric heaters.
When choosing which heater is best for a summer residence, one should be guided by the following criteria:
- safety in terms of fire, short circuit and electric shock;
- fast heating of the room;
- availability of offline function;
- strong case;
- profitability;
For a summer residence, it is better and more economical to choose a heater that matches the size of the room and the material from which the building is built. In addition, you should choose a heating device so that it organically and beautifully fits into the interior of the room.
As a backup in case of a power outage, it is recommended to have a portable burner and a fully charged gas cylinder. This simple and inexpensive device is enough to keep warm in a Finnish house in winter for 2-3 days.
Popular designs and specifications
When choosing energy-saving heaters for summer cottages, it is recommended to pay attention to products of the following types:
- Thermal fans. The principle of operation is the air propeller through current-heated elements. Products with open spirals and ceramic shells are available. The advantages of the devices are the high speed of heating the premises, the distribution of warm air throughout its volume, compactness and low weight. Fan heaters also have disadvantages. Devices dry air, make a lot of noise and consume large amounts of energy.
- Convection heaters. The principle of operation of the devices is based on the movement of warm air up, and cold down. Streams pass through the heating elements and blades, giving them direction. Due to this, the circulation of heated air. The advantages of the devices are their autonomy, efficiency, reliability, noiselessness and compactness. The downside is that convectors cannot quickly heat a room. Limited power requires the purchase of several products.
- Oil radiator. It is a steel case, inside of which a heating element located in the oil is placed. Devices are popular due to their compactness and affordable cost. In addition, heaters are silent, lack of side effects, reliability and safety. Lack of high energy consumption and short range.
- Infrared heaters with thermostat. For a summer residence this is a great solution, especially if it has stood empty for a long time. You can choose the floor film and ceiling options that complement each other well.The advantages of the devices are that they have a directed action, heating objects that warm the surrounding air. Products work silently, without burning oxygen. They can be used inside the cottage and on the street. The effect of heating objects is felt almost immediately after switching on. The disadvantage is only in the high cost of products, which is 1.5-2 times higher than that of analogues.
- Quartz heaters. Devices of this type are new on the market. The case is a decorative quartz plate, inside of which there is a chromium-nickel heating element that generates heat when current flows. Products are absolutely safe in all respects, economical, autonomous and presentable. There are no shortcomings in the goods, except for the high cost.
- Wall models. The choice of wall-mounted economical electric heaters for summer cottages is quite wide and varied. This method of attachment is convenient in that the device is firmly fixed to the base, there is no risk of it falling, the likelihood of theft for the period of absence of the owners is minimized. The best place for fastening devices is a niche under the window. There, items will heat cold air before it fills the room. Wall electric heaters do not take up useful space, the cable supplied to them is laid in a shtroba, a plastic box or a plinth.
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- Wall mounted electric heater
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- Fan heater
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- IR heater
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- Oil radiator
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- Convector
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- Quartz Heater
There are no universal recommendations for heaters. Each person decides the question of choice on the basis of an analysis of their financial capabilities, the contingent of those living in the country, the technical characteristics and appearance of the devices.
The main criteria when choosing a heater
When deciding on the heating of a summer residence, you should approach it comprehensively and thoughtfully, taking into account all the advantages and disadvantages of the goods.
It is recommended to adhere to such criteria:
- Efficiency. Fan heaters warm the room faster, but are very noisy and do not contribute to creating a comfortable microclimate.
- To carry out the calculations, it is necessary to proceed from the fact that 100 kW / m² is required to maintain a normal temperature. To the obtained indicator, you need to add another 20% for extremely cold weather.
- Purpose of the product. Industrial infrared devices emit short waves that are harmful to health. The power of the equipment may not correspond to the wiring installed in the country.
- Degree of security. Products must be equipped with fuses, temperature switches and automatic push buttons. The most dangerous are devices with open wiring, glass and moving parts. Ceramic heaters are completely safe.
- Electricity consumption. It is advisable to purchase economical models that consume little energy so that a trip to the cottage does not cause a hole in the family budget after paying electricity bills.
The best solution is to install several low-power devices. In order not to wait until they heat the room, you can use a portable fan heater for this for a short time.
Rating of the best heaters
Convectors of the following brands are recognized as the most economical:
- RESANTA OK-1600;
- NeoClima IR -3.0;
- Timberk TCH A1B;
- Ballu BIH-AP4-0.6.
Ultraviolet emitters are recognized as the best in efficiency:
- Foreman PTC 20 DVRL;
- AEG WKL 1003 F;
- Sinbo SFH-3390.
Also worth noting is the Stadler Form Anna Little fan heater.
The domestic market presents models assembled by modern technologies in Russia, China and European countries. Product prices vary depending on type, model, capacity and assembly location.
