Today, the market for air heaters has many different models. Let's stop at the ceramic devices and find out what they are.
The principle of the ceramic heater
The operation of any ceramic heater is based on the method of forced convection. This means that the heating element (several ceramic plates connected to one panel) is blown by built-in fans. Thanks to this warm air flows spread throughout the room, quickly and effectively heating the room.
Types of heaters
Depending on the power source, the ceramic heater can be:
- electric - these devices are designed to heat different rooms and accordingly have different operating temperatures;
- gas - this type of ceramic heater for energy efficiency and at a price located on the step below the electric. Devices that use propane-butane are often used to heat garages, dachas, and summer areas.
According to the peculiarities of the location, ceramic heaters for the home are:
- desktop - they are designed to heat small rooms;
- floor - as a rule, have several temperature modes, which makes them suitable for use in a large house with different rooms. Floor models can be safely installed on any surface, since the body of such a device is practically not heated;
- wall - installed at any height, but the most effective will be the location at the bottom of the wall. Wall heaters are flat and take up very little space.
Advantages and disadvantages of ceramic air heaters
For all the devices listed above, the available price, high efficiency, quiet operation and fire safety are characteristic. All this distinguishes between modern ceramic heaters and traditional oil heaters. In addition, the possibility of remote control is very convenient.
As for the disadvantages, heaters with ceramic plates quickly cool down after switching off. Also their feature is a point action - they heat local zones, which in principle can be treated in two ways - as a "plus" or as a "minus".
When choosing a ceramic heater, pay attention to its power, which should be sufficient for the qualitative and rapid heating of the area of your room.