An irreplaceable heating device of convection type is a fan heater. Heating the room with a fan heater by passing the volume of air through the heating element is quick. Which heating device is preferable to choose for heating an apartment?
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Saving fan heater
Comfortable stay in a warm room is proven. But what to do, when still warm from the morning the central heating battery suddenly became ice due to an emergency situation. You definitely need to buy a fan heater for extreme situations.
Before you run to the hardware store, it will not hurt to know about the types of fans. Such knowledge will help to make a correct and more economical choice.
How to choose a fan heater will help you expertise things. Never before has the choice of fan heater been announced so accessible.
Types of fan heaters
Household stationary or portable fan heaters by the method of installation are divided into:
• floor
• Wall mounted
• Ceiling.
Variants of built-in fan heaters in the heating system are possible. When choosing a domestic fan heater, it is necessary to study its design and familiarize yourself with the instructions for use.
Among all these types of wall fan heaters have a number of advantages. The main advantage is the ease of operation and convenience of placement. The superb design of wall-mounted fan heaters will fit into the refined interior.
Wall heaters are equipped with a remote control and bright LED displays. The ability to adjust the direction of warm air provides additional comfort. To save energy, some models of heaters are equipped with a timer.
An important factor in choosing a fan heater is its design.
Fan heater construction
Structurally the fan heater or as it is also called a heat gun consists of the following elements:
• heating element
• fan
• Enclosures
• thermostat
• Air purification filter
A heating element
The heating element may be a spiral type or a heating element. The heating element of the spiral type is characterized by the use of a nichrome spiral. The nichrome wire is wound onto a rod of a given size and forms a spiral. A heating element of the spiral type is considered the cheapest. But this is not an indicator, because the lack of an element in a significant heating temperature.
Therefore, when you turn on the fan heater with a nichrome spiral, the settled dust or small particles will burn, releasing a terrible smell and harmful substances. In addition, the nichrome spiral is the "last century" in heating appliances.
Thermal heating element (TEN) is a tubular type heating element. The heater can have a smooth or finned form. Models of fan heaters of the new generation are equipped with a ceramic heating element.
In the sphere of application, industrial fan heaters and models of fan heaters for the house are distinguished. When choosing a fan heater, the basic parameters of the heating element should interest you. This is the power of the heating element and the heating area. The power of the heating element can reach 1500 watts.
Modern models are ceramic heaters. The ceramic element of such a device consists of small honeycombs through which heated air passes. Considerable surface area and low operating temperature (100 ° C) of heating ceramic elements are safer and more ecological. For living rooms ceramic heaters are more preferable.
Fan
The fan in the heating device is not only a functional element for running heated air, but also a constant source of noise from the running impeller. Most fans are in an axial-type heating device with aluminum blades. The ability of the fan to drive a large amount of heated air allows the use of the fan of the heater as a normal fan.
However, the main disadvantage of fan heaters is the noise of operating fans when used. The noise level of the operating fan can reach some of the models in 35 dB, which limits their use for heating at night. Choosing a fan heater, just listen to its working state. If you are not comfortable with the noise level, then it is better to refuse the purchase of the model. In comparison with oil heating radiators or converters, fan heaters are noisy, but more efficient in operation. So, the fatty minus gradually turns into a plus.
Housing
Choosing a fan heater for the house, we pay attention to the case. The case of the fan heater is made of impact-resistant and heat-resistant plastic. The plastic of this type increases the service life of the heater and reliably protects it from extraneous mechanical and thermal deformations.
For fan heaters is characterized by a special aerodynamic shape, which allows to increase the speed of propagation of heated air. Located on the body regulators of thermostat power and heating are made of quality rubberized plastic. The surface of the regulators does not slip when adjusting. Therefore, a smooth and uncomplicated adjustment of the fan heater is available to children and the elderly. In most cases, the models of fan housings are equipped with a comfortable ergonomic handle. This positive quality allows the fan heaters with an ergonomic handle to carry the sales leader.
Thermostat
The thermostat of the fan heater allows to set the operating level of heating and does not allow overheating of the heater. Thermostats are mechanical and programmable. The mechanical thermostat (temperature sensor) operates in a range of settings from 10 to 30 ° C. And it has IP protection class. A programmable thermostat is used mainly in water heaters.
Some models of fan heaters are equipped with an air purification filter.
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