Wall heaters are one of the most popular types of appliances used for space heating. They are easily mounted on the wall in any convenient place and do not occupy the usable area. Today, there are several types of wall heaters. How to choose this household appliance?
Instruction manual
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Before you go to the store for a new wall heater, you must determine where, when and for what purpose you will use this device. For example, convector-type heaters are suitable for long-term heating of a large room. Ceramic fan heater will successfully cope with the task of quick, but short-term heating of air. Infrared wall heaters are more suitable for offices as only a small area of the room is warmed.
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Determine the required power of the device. It is believed that for the full heating of a room with an area of 20-25 sq.m. the power of the device should be 2-2.5 kW. A heater purchased as an additional heat source may have a power of 1.5 kW. It is highly desirable that the device be equipped with a power regulator. This feature allows you to use it in a gentle mode.
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Convector wall heaters
The device is based on the principle of natural convection. Cold air flows through the openings to the heater. Having warmed up, it rises up. Most convector models are equipped with a thermostat, which allows you to set the desired temperature in the room.
Based on the principle of operation of the device, it is necessary to place a convector type heater closer to the floor. The maximum placement height is the middle of the wall.
It should be noted that during operation the external panel of the device can heat up to a temperature of 90 degrees. Therefore, if you have small children, the installation of the device must be carried out in places inaccessible to them.
The advantages of wall convectors include an attractive appearance, small size, good energy efficiency and fire safety.
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Ceramic wall fan heaters
This appliance operates on the principle of forced convection. Ceramic heater element is blown by a built-in fan.
The device quickly heats the room and, as a rule, can work in several modes. Quite often, wall-mounted fans provide an additional function of ionization of the air.
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Infrared Wall Heaters
The main difference of this device is that infrared rays directly heat the surface, and not the air in the room. Due to this feature, the devices are quite economical and ideal for heating bathrooms, garages or small office rooms.
