Economical heating by electricity: an overview of popular

In this article we will talk about what constitutes electric economical heating, how economical it is and what are the features of its operation. The topic of the article is of considerable interest due to the permanent increase in energy prices. It is no secret that the use of electrical appliances as the main heating is expensive. Therefore, some owners of country houses are interested in solutions that reduce the cost of heating without compromising its quality.

General information

It would seem that one can do with the installation of a solid-fuel or domestic gas heating boiler, but it turns out that not everything is so simple and sometimes electric appliances are simply not enough. There are many country houses located far from the gas pipeline. Therefore, the operation of equipment based on the use of natural gas is not always possible.

The use of a solid fuel boiler also has several disadvantages. For example, near the house you need to arrange a woodpile or a warehouse for coal. Again, the price of firewood and coal is growing from year to year, which makes this type of fuel not the most affordable.

That is why many owners of country houses and country cottages are forced to choose those electric heating appliances, which are characterized by efficiency and operating efficiency.

Varieties of economical equipment

Heating systems on the market are provided by a wide range, it remains to determine what kind of economical electric heating to choose for a country house.

Among the economical methods of heating indoor spaces, we note the following:

• the use of heating convectors;
• use of infrared heaters;
• use heat pump.

Consider these methods in more detail.

Features of the use of convectors

Modern convectors can be used both in construction sites intended for seasonal living, and in homes used for permanent use.

Consider the advantages of the acquisition and use of such equipment.

• Low price in comparison with other types of heat generators, which is important when used in small country buildings. Equipping a full-fledged heating in a one-room house is unprofitable, while buying a convector will be inexpensive.

• Economical operation without sacrificing performance, a distinctive characteristic of convectors, since such equipment quickly heats the air to the required temperature and maintains these parameters due to natural air circulation with limited power consumption.
• Uniform heating of the room due to natural air circulation. Conventional batteries heat the air around them the most, while in another part of the room it is cooler. The convector, due to design features and the principle of action, provides a smaller temperature difference in different parts of the room.

• Simplicity and safety of operation guaranteed by a convenient configuration of the device, excellent ergonomics and a low temperature of heating the outer surface of the case.
• Device mobility due to low weight and compact dimensions.

Important: Models that are mounted on the wall, due to the low mass do not impose special requirements on the strength of the surface on which installation is performed.

• Easy installation with their own hands and subsequent operation, since, unlike other heating devices, it is enough to turn on the convector into the socket, set the temperature by means of the regulator and the device will work.
• The ability to quickly adjust the temperature due to the presence of an electronic thermostat.
• No need to use humidifiers and ionizers, since unlike conventional fireplaces, the convector does not dry the air.
• Attractive appearance, since modernized convectors look like ordinary heating radiators, and therefore surely fit into any interior.

Important: Modern convectors are equipped with protection against excessive moisture (standard IP24). That is why these devices can be located not only in residential premises, but also in bathrooms and bathrooms.

The use of infrared heaters

Today, economical electric heating can be adjusted simply, quickly and relatively inexpensively, because in many specialized stores you can buy infrared heaters. What are such devices, and can they be used as heating for a country house?

Infrared heaters are a wide range of devices, among which you can choose modifications with a suitable location and with suitable parameters of power consumption.

Until recently, there have been heated debates about the potential danger of these devices. However, scientists have officially released the results of research, according to which the action of infrared heating not only does not harm health, but also brings some therapeutic benefits.

Infrared heating is formed from a certain number of IR emitters. Infrared radiation itself does not heat the air, but causes the surface of the surrounding objects to heat up.

The advantage of infrared heaters is the possibility of zonal heating. Thus, you can choose the optimal location of the emitter and to achieve the desired direction of radiation.

IR heaters can be used with equal success as an auxiliary and based heater. The efficiency of this equipment is high, since the generated energy is not dissipated in space, but affects the surrounding surfaces. That is why such heating can be called not only economical, but also effective.

Installation instruction of this heating equipment is not difficult. Heaters can be mounted in place of conventional radiators under the window sill, on the ceiling, etc. Some manufacturers make radiators, decorated in the form of decorative panels, which not only heat the room, but also decorate the interior.

Heat pump application

Geothermal heat pumps are not widely spread in the post-Soviet territory. The main reason for unpopularity is the high price of equipment.

The considerable cost (over 10 thousand dollars) is largely due to the novelty of the equipment and its unique performance characteristics. According to experts, it is the heat pump that is today the most economical type of electric heating.

Choosing the use of a heat pump, we can count on the following advantages:

• The possibility of non-use of gas heating. As a result, you can save money and time that will be required to connect the house to the highway and to coordinate the project of installation of heating equipment.
• No need to control equipment and temperature parameters in the house, as modern systems based on the heat pump are automated to the maximum.
• The possibility of operating the heating system in houses with weak wiring, where you can not use a conventional fireplace. The fact is that, unlike conventional heaters, a heat pump consumes very little electricity, because heat is taken from the external environment.
• Compliance with fire safety regulations, since this type of heating does not have a source of heat in the form of an open flame or an incandescent spiral.
• Perspectivity and payback of the system, since this technology allows to heat a country house with minimal expenditure. The thermal energy generated by the device costs a penny, therefore, significant expenses for the purchase and installation will sooner or later pay off.

The principle of operation of the device is to transfer low-potential (low-temperature) thermal energy from the outside to the coolant, the temperature of which is higher. The operation of the device is similar to the functioning of the refrigerator, but the process is the opposite. If in the refrigeration unit the heat is discharged outside, the pump opposite takes it from the outside.

The condenser used in the pump is a heat exchanger that emits thermal energy for transfer to the coolant, while the evaporator is a heat exchanger that recycles low-grade heat.

Heat pumps themselves, regardless of the modifications, models or brand of the manufacturer, work on the same principle, however, each heating system based on such equipment is unique.

The fact is that, depending on the terrain or in accordance with the location of the object, the optimal method for collecting low-grade thermal energy is determined. For example, if there is a reservoir near the construction site, heat can be taken from there. If there is no reservoir, then for similar purposes you can apply the soil or the air around the house.

Conclusion

So, we have considered those types of electric heating of a house that are not unreasonably considered economical. Now you can decide which of these solutions corresponds to the characteristics of your cottage and the budget allocated for the purchase and installation of the heating system.

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