Which oil heater is better: how to choose what you need and not to miscalculate?

With the advent of the first cold weather, each of us begins to worry about the issue of quality housing heating in the winter. If the possibilities of central heating seem insufficient, you can buy an oil heater - an inexpensive and easy to use device that will not allow you to freeze even in the most severe frosts. Household appliances stores offer the widest range of these units - from different manufacturers, from different price categories. A huge number of diverse models only complicates the selection process for an inexperienced buyer. Determine which oil heater is better in fact, it is not difficult - it is enough to know the basic characteristics and functionality of the equipment.

The appearance of the oil heater

An oil cooler is a portable, fairly compact unit that bears a striking resemblance to a conventional battery. The heater body is filled with special mineral oil, and an electric heater is hermetically mounted in it. A typical “control panel” is represented by a heating intensity controller, a mode switch / switch. Modern models can be equipped with a timer, fan heater; Equipped with a remote control for maximum user comfort.

Household appliances stores offer a wide range of oil heaters with a wide range of functions - you can always choose the best model

Wheels allow moving the heater (which, incidentally, has a considerable weight): the parts are necessarily supplied with the unit.

Such mobility can boast not only oil heaters, but also fan heaters. Read about their types, pros and cons in our next article:https://aquatech.tomathouse.com/en/otoplenie/radiatory/kak-vybrat-teploventilyator.html.

The principle of operation of the equipment

After connecting the device to the power supply and setting the optimal temperature, the electric heater first starts to heat up, then the oil, then the radiator case. The latter, in turn, already heats the air. The maximum temperature to which the unit can heat up is 150 degrees (depending on the model, it may be less). Therefore, there is a completely logical recommendation not to touch the heater during operation.

Never let young children get near a working heater - the risk of injuries and burns due to insufficient parental alertness is very high

The fastest heating of the air in the room can provide an oil heater with a built-in fan.

Competent selection criteria

The first thing you need to pay attention to when buying a heater is its power. A device with a power of 1500 watts can effectively heat a room with an area of ​​10 square meters maximum.For a room of 15 square meters, his "resources" may not be enough - he will certainly warm, but the unit will have to work almost continuously. And this can seriously affect the life of the equipment. Therefore, it is better to give preference to an oil heater with a power of 2000-2500 watts.

Do not lose sight of the thickness of the sections. They should be neither too thick nor too thin. Warming up the first will “take away” too much electricity, the second - time.

If you like the model of an oil heater has impressive dimensions, but incredibly low weight, then this should alert. Such “specimens” are usually made of too thin metal and / or they are filled with a small amount of oil. It is obvious that such a "alignment" is very, very bad.

Before choosing the best oil heater for your conditions, be sure to also ensure that it:

• has several modes of operation with simple and convenient controls;
• has a user-adjustable thermostat;
• equipped with a shutdown thermostat in case of overheating.

A very useful option for the oil unit may be the built-in humidifier. This will compensate for the most important drawback of devices of this type - overdrying in the room.

Heaters, the radiators of which are painted black, as a rule, heat the room more efficiently than gray, white, blue, etc., since it is dark surfaces that have high heat transfer.

Features of operation of these units

As an additional source of heating, oil heaters are good for home and apartment, for a summer residence and office. They are fireproof, silent, and quickly and efficiently heat the air.

The devices are easy to maintain and do not require any special maintenance. The only thing - do not use abrasive compounds to clean them. It is recommended to remove dust with a soft dry cloth.

An oil heater is the best solution for organizing additional heat in a house or apartment in case of problems with the main heating

Precautions:

• It is strictly forbidden to use the units in the bathroom and other rooms with high humidity;
• do not put or even touch the power cord to the heated case of the device - the “shirt” of the cord can easily melt;
• the heater should always be located strictly upright;
• do not connect equipment through an extension cord - it is possible that it will overheat during operation;
• Keep the device as far away from fusible products as possible. As for furniture, you should observe a "distance" of at least 50 centimeters;
• never pull the radiator by the electric cord - there is a special handle for this;
• Do not store the heater on a balcony, in a barn, etc. - this is fraught with the failure of the device.

Along with modern oil heaters in household appliances stores, you can find other appliances for heating apartments and houses. One of these are infrared devices. About how to choose them, what should be considered when buying, read in our material:https://aquatech.tomathouse.com/en/otoplenie/radiatory/kak-vybrat-infrakrasnye-obogrevateli.html.

Use our tips - and you will become the owner of a reliable and high-quality heater, which will become a lifesaver for many years.