What is better convector or fan heater: a comparative overview of units

When choosing a heater, anyone is confused by the number of models sold by heating equipment manufacturers on the market. The great popularity of modern fan heaters among buyers is explained quite simply. These inexpensive household appliances are able to warm the air in the room in a short time, thereby providing a comfortable microclimate for the people there. Convectors built into the floor and hung on the wall will require a little more time to achieve the same result. But convector heaters can work longer, providing complete heating of a small country house. For a meaningful choice of equipment, you need to get acquainted with both types of heaters. Then it will become clear what is better: a convector or fan heater.

The device and principle of operation of the fan heater

Electric fan heaters are considered the simplest and most affordable heating appliances for most consumers. Floor and table models are available. The fan, driving a large amount of air through the heating element, provides quick heating of the room. The heating element can be made in the form of:

• open electric spiral (temperature in working condition - 800 ° С);
• tubular electric heater (200 ° C);
• ceramic tiles (less than 200 ° C).

It is better to purchase fan heaters with a ceramic heating element, since these models provide the supply of "pure heat". Air is not polluted by combustion products.

The latest models of fan heaters will provide not only fast and uniform heating of the room, but will also become a wonderful element of interior decoration

The undoubted advantages of fan heaters include: their efficiency, minimum price, speed and uniformity of the distribution of heated air throughout the room, compact size, design elegance and built-in to any interior, the presence of additional functions and mobility.

The disadvantages of using these household appliances include the increased noise that occurs when the engine is operating at high speeds. It causes inconvenience and unpleasant odor arising from the combustion of dust and debris falling on an open heating coil.

When going to the store you can only trust the many years of experience of consumers:

• Choose fan heaters produced by the following manufacturers: Electrolux, De’Longhi, Ballu, Rolsen, Polaris, Timberk, Supra, Bork, NeoClima, General Climate, Saturn, Scarlett.
• Pay attention to the type of heating element, give preference to models with "ceramics".
• Buy appliances with a coarse sponge filter mounted on the back of the appliance.
• Consider the power of the household appliance (from 1 to 3 kW) and the presence of a function for its regulation.
• Safe operation of the device (protection against overheating, automatic shutdown when capsizing).

The device and principle of operation of convectors

Convection heater works on the principle of heating the air through the process of natural convection. Cold air enters the device through the grill located at the bottom of the product. Then the air flow passes through the heater, becomes warm and exits through the upper grille, distributed throughout the room. Floor and wall models are available, as well as combined and built-in floors.

Convectors are often used to heat and dry bathrooms. When choosing a model for rooms with high humidity, the electrical protection class of the device (preferably a second one), as well as the moisture protection class - IP24, are taken into account.

Compact convector heaters are located on the wall a few centimeters from the floor, which ensures better heating of the air in the room

Convector heaters also have many advantages: a long duration of the device; fast warming up of an air stream; two ways to install the model: floor (there are wheels) and wall (there is a fastener); the presence of built-in thermostats that allow you to set the desired temperature level in the room; the possibility of combining several products into a network that allows for full heating of the house; operational safety; noiselessness; small dimensions and original design.

The only drawback of convectors is the insufficiently fast heating of the air in the room to the desired parameters. This is due to the modest possibilities of natural convection.

Compact models of floor convector heaters are equipped with small wheels, facilitating their free movement around the room. If necessary, easily transferred to another room

Here's what you can recommend from the manufacturers:

• When choosing convectors, pay attention to the products of the following manufacturers: Electrolux, Ballu, Timberk, Noirot, NeoClima, Nobo, Polaris, Stiebel Eltron, ADAX, Termor.
• Models with electronic thermostats are able to control temperature changes with an accuracy of 1 ° C.
• Choose a heater for power, which can range from 0.25 to 2.5 kW.
• Pay attention to the heating temperature of the housing. For children's rooms, models whose housing is heated to 55 ° C are suitable.

So, having become acquainted in more detail with these types of heaters, you can make a competent choice. If you intend to use the device for quick and short-term heating of the room, then choose a fan heater. If you know that the equipment will have to work for a long time, then buy a convector. Having understood whether you need a fan heater or convector, decide on a specific model. To do this, carefully study the technical characteristics of the products sold by the manufacturer.