Bathroom heaters: what are there and how to choose?
In the cold season, it is very important that every corner of the house is comfortable and warm, especially in the bathroom. Therefore, many people purchase heaters as an additional source of heat. What are the requirements for a bathroom appliance? Which heater is better: electric or infrared? All answers are already waiting for you in our special material.
Features of choice
When the bathroom is warm, your stay becomes as comfortable and safe as possible for your health. Sometimes ordinary heating is not enough to heat such a room, so discomfort is felt during water procedures. A special heater can become an additional source of heat, which is very necessary in the cold season, especially if there are children in the house. In addition, when a room such as a bathroom is well heated, the risk of mold, mildew and other harmful organisms is reduced.
Considering the fact that a bathroom is not a simple room, then a device should be chosen taking into account some requirements. The heater must be designed for operation in a room with high humidity.... Be sure to ensure that the device is equipped with special protection against splashes. This will avoid disastrous consequences during its operation. In addition, the unit must be resistant to temperature extremes.
In order for the device not to lose its appearance and serve for a long time, samples with an anti-corrosion coating should be selected. They are ideal for use in the bathroom.
When choosing, it is very important to pay attention to the dimensions of the model. It is better to give preference to a compact device that does not take up much space in the room. In addition, the power of the selected heater is also important. If the room is too small, then it is not worth choosing samples with a very high power. As a result, the room will overheat, and this can be dangerous for children. As a rule, for a room of 10 sq. m. a 1000 W device is enough.
When choosing a heater for the bathroom, it is very important to study its design. Today, you can easily find very original and stylish models that will not only heat the room, but will also decorate the overall interior of the room. The wall-mounted option is more practical, since it will not take up much space and will not constantly interfere under your feet.
Varieties
Electrical
The most popular and demanded option is an electric floor convector. Such devices are suitable for use not only in the bathroom, but also in any other room. As a rule, they are equipped with convenient wheels, which allows them to be easily transferred from one part of the house to another.
Such a device works very simply. There is a spiral inside the box, which is a heating element. Cold air passing through it heats up, after which the device itself increases the room temperature.
An electric heater of this type has a number of features that must be taken into account when choosing. Among the pluses it is worth highlighting compactness, low noise level during operation, fast heating, ease of operation, practicality, versatility in terms of installation and modern design.
Today, well-known manufacturers produce very stylish and practical models. Their main feature is that they can be mounted on the wall.
Infrared
IR heaters are also popular. Such devices have one essential feature - during its operation, an infrared heater first of all gives off its heat to the walls and floor, thanks to which the room can quickly achieve a comfortable temperature... The plate inside the heater heats up almost instantly, and the quartz or carbon infrared emitter directs the heat to objects in the room.
Such a device is different compactness, practicality and high performance. Heats up literally in a matter of minutes, and after reaching a certain temperature, the heater turns off automatically, which avoids overheating and breakdown. Moreover, such models are very economical.
Well-known manufacturers produce infrared heaters of a wide variety of styles and designs.
They are easily mounted on the wall and perfectly complement the original style of any modern interior.
Heated towel rail
It is a highly demanded electric heater that perfect for the bathroom. It perfectly copes with two tasks at once: heats the room and dries wet clothes. Typically, these models are equipped with a sensor that allows you to monitor the temperature inside the room. This allows you to easily select the optimal operating mode and save energy. Such models do not take up much space and look very laconic in any bathroom interior.
When choosing such a device, it is worth remembering that special moisture-proof sockets must be installed in this room.
Heat fan
A compact thermal fan can also serve as an additional heat source in the bathroom. The models vary in size and power. As a rule, these are compact samples that can be easily installed on the floor, on any other surface, or even on a wall. The device works quite simply and clearly: inside the case there is a heating element in the form of a spiral, the heat from the heated spiral enters the room with the help of a fan. Such a device requires regular cleaning, otherwise an unpleasant odor may appear during operation.
Popular manufacturers
The stores offer products of a wide variety of brands, and among such a variety it is sometimes difficult to make a choice. We have compiled a small rating of those manufacturers who have proven themselves on the positive side.
Ballu company produces electric, infrared and fan heaters. You can easily choose the device of the required power and design. All models are of high quality, economy, practicality and long service life. Many models of this brand have protection against splashes, overheating and are excellent for use in the bathroom.
Polaris Is another popular brand that over the years of its existence has been able to win the trust of consumers. The company produces infrared and electric heaters that are excellent for use in rooms with high humidity. The company also produces thermal fans. All models comply with quality standards, have overheating protection and more. They work practically silently and very economically.
Among the various heaters of the company Timberk there are many models that are suitable for installation in the bathroom. They work silently, economically and have reliable protection against overheating and splashing. Models of this brand are distinguished by modern design and are made of high quality materials. Such devices will undoubtedly become an adornment of any interior and will serve for many years.
Heaters from Redmond are also in great demand among modern consumers. These are compact models that meet all modern quality standards. In addition to heaters, there are also modern fan heaters. Some models are even equipped with the ability to control via a smartphone or tablet.
For an overview of the infrared red bathroom heater, see the video.