How to choose a convector heater for the house: a storehouse of useful tips

For heating the house during a period of central heating shutdown, as well as in case of inefficient operation of the system in severe frosts, heaters of various designs are usually used. It can be a fan heater, oil heater or convector heater. Fan heaters are able to quickly warm the air in the room to the desired temperature level, but keeping them on for a long time is not recommended, because these devices are very noisy and quickly “burn” oxygen. When using oil heaters, there is a high probability of burns. Such equipment is dangerous to have in families with small children. For long-term and safe operation, convector models are most suitable, available both in wall and floor versions. The compact device of this equipment allows you to fit it into any interior, without violating the chosen style of room decoration. At the same time, not only the design of the model is important, but also its technical characteristics, which pay close attention to when choosing a heater for the home.

Watch the video, which briefly and succinctly talks about the design of convectors, as well as gives recommendations on their choice.

What to look for when choosing an electric convector?

The convector type heater device is quite simple. An electric heating element is located in the hollow metal casing, which is controlled by an integrated electronic or mechanical thermostat. The functioning of this heating equipment is based on the principle of convection, which consists in the natural circulation of warm and cold air in the room.

The intake of cold air inside the device goes through special holes provided by the designers at the bottom of the product. As a result of the contact of the air masses with the parts of the heating element, their density decreases, after which they rush up and out through the openings in the device body. With the help of this "air cycle" uniform heating of the room is ensured.

Manufacturers produce special models of convector heaters that are designed for installation in bathrooms and other rooms with high humidity

Convectors heat homes, summer residences, garages, office premises, and trade pavilions of a small area. For bathrooms and other rooms with high humidity, special models of convectors are available. Appreciate this type of equipment for noiseless and safe operation. In addition, during the operation of convectors, oxygen does not burn out, as during the operation of heat guns (fan heaters), and there is no unpleasant odor arising from the combustion of dust particles on a spiral heated to hundreds of degrees.

Important! Electric convectors do not need to install an additional pipe system, and gas convector heaters cannot work without it. It is necessary not only to provide gas supply to the equipment, but also to install a pipeline that ensures the discharge of combustion products into the atmosphere.

All produced electric convector heaters are divided into wall models and floor, while the latest appliances, as a rule, have guides on the rear panel that allow them to be mounted on the wall. Floor heaters are equipped with legs that ensure their stable vertical position on the floor. Such a heater can be moved not only inside the room, but throughout the house, they are positioned closer to the electrical outlet.

The floor convector heater is equipped with wide legs, ensuring a stable position of the device. Floor models can be carried around the apartment, as well as used in the country

When choosing a place for mounting the wall model, they are guided by the fact that the coldest air is at the bottom of the room. Therefore, the product is mounted above the floor or a little higher, but not further than the middle of the height of the wall. Thermostats built into the design prevent the equipment from overheating, turning it off when the set room temperature is reached.

Important! Electric convectors, whose power does not exceed 2 kW, can be used only as an additional source of space heating. Replace the operation of the heating system of the whole house can only be the simultaneous use of several appliances combined in a single network.

House heating with gas convectors

The gas convectors, the power of which varies from 2 to 6 kW, also perfectly cope with the task of heating a small cottage or cottage. These models are recommended for use on facilities whose area does not exceed 60 square meters. meters.

The principle of operation of a gas ceramic convector heater is based on flameless combustion of a specially prepared propane-butane gas mixture in a liquefied state. The source of thermal radiation in this case is a heated panel, which heats the room.

The Timberk TGH 4200 M1 gas convector heater model has three heating levels. A gas cylinder is used as a power source.

Pay attention to the outdoor infrared convector heaters, powered by gas canisters. These heaters are usually used for spot heating outdoor recreation areas. In the evening or at night it is pleasant to sit on the open veranda or in the gazebo, without experiencing discomfort from the cool air.

Having chosen the type of device, pay attention to its power. Usually, it is assumed that for heating 10 square meters. meters of the room you need 1 kW of heater power. Manufacturers produce models with adjustable power, which allows them to economize on the resource of equipment and reduce the cost of paying for consumed electricity. If you have questions, contact sales consultants who, knowing how to choose a convection heater, will advise you on the best model.