Ceramic convector - an alternative way to heat the room

Today, many are thinking about purchasing an electric heater. This idea is especially relevant in the cold season, when the heating season has not even started yet, or there is not enough heat from the existing batteries. Ceramic (desktop, wall or floor) convector can be a real salvation, because it is easy to use and copes with its main function. In addition, the device is ready to work after installation, it is enough to connect it to the outlet and almost immediately you can feel the warm jets of air coming from the heater.

Operating principle

Distinctive feature of these heating devices is availability ceramic heating element. Although the devices themselves can be very different from each other, both externally and according to their characteristics, ceramics, a natural safe material that perfectly copes with the role of a heat source, will combine them.

Attention! The work of ceramic convectors is based on principle of forced convection.

Variety of ceramic heaters

There are three types of convectors:

1. Tabletop electric heaters are good in their compactness, besides, they are considered to be quite cheap. If the room is small, then such a device will help to cope with the cold, because the device heats the room rather quickly, despite its compact size. You can find models that are suitable for places with high humidity.
   

2. Outdoor fan heaters are more powerful heating devices. They can become not just an additional means of heating, but also the main source of heat. For example, in the country or in the garage. Timers, exact electronic thermostats, displays that allow you to control the temperature and use other useful options.Included with some even go remotes for greater convenience.
   

3. Wall mounted convectors are the most powerful heaters, which, moreover, are often equipped with additional functions. For example, the device can be used as an air conditioner or fan if you set it in the settings so that the blades rotate without heating the air or indicate the temperature you want to maintain in the room. Some models have air ionization function.
   

What to look for when choosing a fan heater

If you are going to buy a ceramic convector and do not want to make a mistake, you should pay attention to the following criteria:

• Thermostat This addition is already in almost all modern models, so its absence should be alerted, meaning that the device is of dubious quality or very outdated. Without it, the device can not only fail, but also cause a fire, having heated the air strongly.
• Power mode. The option allows you to adjust the temperature. It is not always necessary for the device to work in all its power, sometimes light heating is sufficient.In addition, this function will not waste electricity.
• Filters on the back of the case do not allow dust to settle on the blades and the heating element. Due to this, the air in the room remains clean and does not cause allergies.
• Auto rotate makes it possible to evenly distribute warm air over most of the room, and not just blowing in the direction in which the heater is directed.
• Air cooling without heating. The function can be used in summer, when the convector is preferable as a fan, rather than a heat source.
• Antibacterial lamps and ionizers able to make the air more beneficial to health, according to the manufacturers.

Advantages and disadvantages

The positive side of ceramic electric heaters lies in their high efficiency, reliability and safety. Thanks to them, you can achieve a pleasant temperature that will not cause discomfort. Quickly heat the air to the desired degree. They do not consume as much electricity as other heating devices. Do not burn oxygen.

Ceramic convectors have an increased level of fire safety, because the built-in thermostat, protects against overheating.

Attention! These are the only climatic devices that can be used in rooms with strong humidity.

The disadvantages are pretty high price. Also, many models operate locally, and the room cools quickly after the heater is completed. Since the device depends on electricity, it is necessary to locate it near the outlet, or use an extension cord (in turn, additional wires are unnecessary inconveniences).

The amount of carbon dioxide increases during operation of the heater, respectively, the longer the heating lasts, the harder it becomes to breathe.

Conclusion

Ceramic heater is one of the most convenient options for heating the room. You can choose the most suitable model for each room: in size, design and additional built-in functions. The device is able to act as both the main and additional source of heating.