Battery life and the quality of utilities are not at their best in all homes. It is especially difficult for residents of corner apartments or upper floors - very little heat reaches them, so they have to cope with the problem on their own. What is the best thing to do to survive the harsh winter?
You can start with the systematic insulation of the apartment - install high-quality plastic windows and install warm floors. Another option for solving the problem is to flush them with the help of special chemical solutions that clean the heating system. But this is a rather expensive business, besides, it will have to be coordinated with all the residents of the house, as well as with the housing office. In other words, it will take a lot of effort, money and time to implement such global plans.
But if the problem requires an immediate and quick solution, there is simply no better option than buying a heater. But later, it is quite possible to devote time to more global insulation plans.
How to determine the power?
The optimum power for rooms where the ceiling height does not exceed 3 meters is 70 - 120 W per 1 sq. meter. Such a significant scatter in numbers is explained by the need to take into account such factors as the presence of a balcony in the room, the quality of glazing of windows and its main purpose. For a nursery, the power reserve should slightly exceed the general calculations to ensure that babies do not have colds. In addition, it is worthwhile to clarify in advance how much power your wiring can withstand.
Oil heaters
Oil heatersIt is these devices that have been in greatest demand among consumers lately. They are equipped with wheels, which allows them to be moved without additional efforts, they are able to work for a very long time, and, moreover, they are practically safe. Oil heaters do not burn out oxygen and are completely silent.
The body of such devices is made of metal, and inside there is mineral oil with a heating element immersed in it. The oil tends to cool slowly, which guarantees warming up the room even after it is turned off. Such heaters are fireproof and versatile (there are models of different sizes), moreover, they are not expensive.
Fan heaters
These are very inexpensive and very compact devices with power ranging from 600 W to 3 kW. The main difference between the models is in the type of heater. It can be an ordinary electric coil, a more durable tubular heating element, or a modern ceramic heater. The latter option is the most convenient, because, unlike a heating element or a spiral, it does not burn oxygen from the air, and also prevents dust and small particles from burning out on the hot elements of the heater - this is often the cause of allergic reactions in people with hypersensitivity.
When choosing a fan heater, you should pay attention to the presence of a built-in humidifier - this will help maintain good health even with regular use of the device. The temperature adjustment function will not interfere either.
In general, these devices are good for short-term use - when you need to warm up the room quickly enough, but not for long. For regular use, it is still better to purchase an oil heater.
Heat guns
This is an excellent option for winter heating of a summer house or garage, in the event that they are not heated. A heat gun is a very powerful version of a heat fan, the essential difference of which is the possibility of long-term continuous operation.