Comparison of heat gun and fan heater

Autonomous heaters can act as an additional element to create a comfortable environment, and completely replace the central heating and boiler equipment. The most commonly used heat appliances are fan heaters or heat guns. Despite the fact that the devices are very similar, differences in functionality and design are still there.

Distinctive characteristic of heating devices

Selecting a heating unit, it is necessary to identify several important criteria that will be fundamental in determining the optimality of its use. The device, first of all, should provide a direct destination - air heating. Depending on the area of ​​the room, set the required power limit

So, the functional load of the fan heater varies on average 1-2 kW / hour.The design of the heat gun provides power of 4 or more kW / hour. From this we can conclude that the latter is capable of being autonomous heating equipment capable of working in large rooms. It can be garages, industrial areas, construction sites. Powerful, with a reliable metal housing, the design of the gun allows it to operate in conditions of high humidity and does not depend on the availability of a power source. The device can work on gas or diesel fuel.

The heat fan is designed to operate over the power grid only.

Heating elements also have a number of differences and, depending on the place of application, have their positive aspects. In homes and apartments, fan heaters are preferable, since they are more environmentally friendly, especially appliances with ceramic heating plates. Fans can also heat the air through a spiral.

Manufacturers of both fan heaters and heat guns have upgraded devices: today they can work not only for heating, but also for room cooling, providing the ability to control modes.Thus, the equipment has 3 stages: hot, warm and cold air. In modern models provided protectionwhich disables equipment when overturning. This mechanism prevents the risk of a fire situation.

Advantages and disadvantages of devices

The main advantage of heating devices is the rapid heating of the air. The operating zone and the principles of appearance will determine the choice. The advantages of the fan heater are the following parameters:

• relatively inexpensive device for heating,
• compactness
• the simplicity of the mechanism
• conservative appearance,
• all parts are hidden under the plastic case;
• safety in use
• the ease of construction makes it easy to move and transport the device.

The main disadvantage is the high power consumption. Also, during long-term work, it is necessary to air the room, as the device burns oxygen.

The positive sides of the heat gun are:

1. The power of the unit, reaching a load of up to 30 kW.
2. The possibility of choosing an alternative source of energy.

Devices can be diesel, gas or electric. If the unit is to be used in the zone of constant presence of people, it is necessary to choose a safer source of equipment operation - electricity grid. When diesel and gas structures operate, combustion products are concentrated in the air, which adversely affects human health. Such a mechanism is used more in industrial premises or for short-term work, when performing repair work in residential premises.

Among the drawbacks can be noted the large size and higher cost of the device. Given the high power, the noise level of the device is much higher than that of a fan heater.

Thus, we can conclude that both the fan heater and the heat gun have the same principle of operation and are designed to quickly heat the air in the room. Depending on the power and specificity of operation, the necessary type of device is selected.