Rating of fan heaters: types and types for home, apartment, car, TOP 10

It is not easy to make a rating of fan heaters today. A large number of proposals from manufacturers - that's what baffles. But among the diversity choose those 10 types, models and brands that will meet the requirements of consumers.

Types and types of fan heaters

There are 3 types of fan heaters in the classification:

• desktop;
• wall;
• floor, some of them are called columns.

The latter are beautiful, stylish, solid. But expensive. Such devices are large, limited mobility.

But when buying a fan heater, you should not spend a lot of money. The effect of obtaining rapid heat, of course, depends on the dimensions. But you can get this warmth in the right amount even from a small fan heater from the top rankings.

Wall models on the market are represented by a small assortment. There are few effective and high-quality devices. In their appearance, they are similar to air conditioners, so they are often confused. How much they are in demand in apartments and houses - statistics can tell. And she claims that the demand is low.

Therefore, until now, the most popular models in the ratings are desktop. Customers especially like their low price.

The second type of classification is based on the installation of a heating element in the fan heater. There are 3 positions here:

• metal spiral;
• heating elements;
• ceramic.

In the first case, it is nichrome wire, which quickly heats up to red (+800 ℃), releasing a huge amount of thermal energy. A fan is installed behind it, which blows around the spiral, thereby heating the air that spreads throughout the room.

In the second case, this is a conventional tubular electric heater. The same nichrome spiral enclosed in a steel or quartz tube filled with a filler - quartz sand or manganese oxide. The filler performs 2 functions:

• insulator;
• heat distributor.

This design increases the fire-fighting qualities. The heating element itself lasts longer than an open coil. The maximum heating temperature is +500 ℃, which is more than sufficient for space heating. Dust on the heating elements also burns out, but not as pronounced as on an open nichrome wire.

Some manufacturers offer models of fan heaters in which heating elements are embedded in a heat exchanger housing with ribs. This increases heat transfer by increasing the heating area. Such devices are among the leaders in the ratings of the best.

In the third case, these are heating elements similar to a car radiator. It has a cellular structure consisting of several layers:

• the first from the inside is a semiconductor posistor;
• ceramic shell;
• aluminum grille to increase the heat transfer area.

And although the name ceramic is only a designation of the presence of this material, there is not enough ceramics in the heating element itself. The maximum heating temperature is +150 ℃, which guarantees complete safety during the operation of the fan heater. Plus - these heaters are the most economical, so they are in the ratings.

The bottom line is that posistors increase their resistance with increasing temperature. When the maximum value of the first characteristic is reached, the second simply blocks the passage of electric current. This is a kind of self-regulation process.

Comparing these varieties with each other, it can be noted that ceramic outperforms spiral and heating elements. Here are the criteria:

1. If we compare 3 types of fan heaters of the same size, then the ceramic heating area is 2 or 3 times larger. Hence higher efficiency.
2. The surface of the ceramic heater is heated up to +150 ℃.
3. Comfort when using a ceramic fan is higher.

About the last criterion. It is believed that all convection heaters - oil, spiral and others - burn oxygen. But they simply dry the air, which reduces the humidity in the rooms. Installing water containers in front of the appliances does not solve the problem. Even humidifiers can hardly cope with it.

Reduced comfort is due to the fact that the dust in the air, falling on the open nichrome wire, begins to burn, releasing the appropriate smell. He and dry air create uncomfortable conditions.

The ceramic heating element, with its low temperature, also dries the air, but not so intensively. Once on its surface, the dust burns slowly, releasing a minimal amount of odor. Therefore, when using them, the head does not hurt, there is no feeling of discomfort. Hence the conclusion - ceramic fan heaters will be higher in the ranking, although they cost more. But a small overpayment is not a reason to give up good health and health, especially when it comes to children.

The third classification is according to the type of fan, more precisely the impeller. The most common are axial. Structurally, this is a conventional propeller, the blades of which are set at an angle so that the resulting air flow moves only forward, exactly along the axis of the impeller. The disadvantage of the design is that it makes a lot of noise during operation. It is better to give preference to those models whose blades are made of metal. They last longer.

The second position is radial fans. This is a cylindrical structure, consisting of parallel plates that act as blades. They are arranged in a circle. If the impeller is well balanced, the bearings are always lubricated, then the fan runs almost silently. Plus - the airflow is much more concentrated and smoother.

The third type is tangential, which practically does not make noise during operation. Their impeller is a turbine. The same ones are installed in air conditioners and thermal curtains. These are the most efficient fans. They are usually installed in floor fan heaters, which are always in the first place in the rating of their category.

What to look for when choosing

There are several technical characteristics that you need to pay attention to when choosing, even from the rating, a fan heater.

Power

Here the range is wide: 800-2000 watts. Above 2 kW are found, but rarely. The choice depends on the tasks:

• if you need to heat a small area: a table, chair or sofa, then you should purchase a fan heater with a power of less than 1 kW;
• if you want to heat the room, then at least 1.5 kW.

But all electrical appliances depend on the voltage in the network. If it is below the norm - 220-230 V - you cannot demand nameplate power from an electrical appliance. Heating will occur, but not as qualitatively and intensively as indicated in the accompanying documents.

Electricity consumption

There are no energy saving fan heaters. And you will not find them in the ratings of energy-saving heaters. It is possible, using a relay, to reduce or increase the power consumption. But the lower it is, the weaker the heating.

Therefore, one must imagine that if a fan heater with a power of 1 kW every evening drives warm air for 4 hours, then 120 kW of electric current consumption will be obtained per month. It remains to multiply it by the tariff, and you get the amount that you have to pay for the operation of only a thermal fan.

Safety

One of the causes of fires is a malfunction of the used fan heaters. Therefore, to prevent this from happening, you need to look at the ratings and choose the device in which the manufacturers have incorporated 3 types of protective systems:

• fuse;
• thermostat;
• temperature switch for fan motor.

In appearance, it is impossible to understand whether all these details are in the design of the fan heater. Therefore, manufacturers supply the device with a fire certificate, in which there should be a clause - complies with the norms of the PNB.

The document confirms not only the presence of protection, but also guarantees that the electrical appliance itself is made of non-combustible materials. This also applies to plastic. Such devices usually top the rankings of the best.

And a few words about protection systems. The first is the thermostat. In fact, this is an ordinary bimetallic plate, which, when the spiral overheats, bends, disconnects the contacts and cuts off the supply of electricity to the heating element. The same thing happens if for some reason the fan stops.

The safety thermostat is not a thermostat that is responsible for setting the temperature. You don't need to be confused. The latter turns off the power if the heating temperature of the coil has become higher than the setting.

The second important protection detail is the thermal fuse. When it overheats, it simply burns out, disconnecting the device from the power supply.

The third is a relay that is located inside the fan motor. It works when the engine overheats. Protects the latter from burning the windings.

And 2 more points:

1. Floor and table fan heaters must be equipped with a position sensor. It turns off the power if the device overturned, fell. Often the presence of a sensor determines the place in the ranking.
2. If the fan heater is bought for a humid room, where there is a possibility of splashing on it, then you need to choose models whose housing has a degree of protection IP44. Not less.

What you don't have to pay for

Manufacturers, in order to increase the price, supplement heat generators with useful functions. For example, a humidifier, ionizer or filter. None of these devices is included in the ratings of the best. All additional nodes and blocks are useless. Only the price is getting higher. It is better to buy a separate humidifier or ionizer.

Some advertisements talk about the silent operation of fan heaters. There is no such. All of them make noise while working.

Criterias of choice

What to look for:

1. A ceramic fan heater is better than a chrome wire spiral or heating element.
2. Three protection systems or fire safety certificate.
3. Power for heating a room in a house or apartment - 1500-2000 watts.
4. Low price.
5. First of the best.

Rating of fan heaters

There are a huge number of fan heaters on the market today. It's hard to choose one out of thousands. Therefore, ratings are created that take into account consumer reviews, analyzes of specialists.

A large number of manufacturers of well-known brands, this mainly concerns European brands, their production facilities are located in China. And they report it on the devices. But this does not mean that the offered product is of poor quality.

At such factories, the production process is strictly monitored, quality is monitored several times at different stages, and high-quality raw materials are used. The brand is taken seriously. Such devices are always in the ratings.

Stay away from unknown names. Especially from those that are consonant with brand names. This is a clear fake with a lack of quality. They don't really make it into the rankings. But there are such fan heaters in stores, they are bought. The seller usually does not give a guarantee. Therefore, everything is at the risk of the consumer.

Below is a rating of the 10 best models of fan heaters. But you can not mix devices from different classifications. Therefore, each group will have its own rating.

TOP 10 fan heaters

The rating will be compiled in 5 groups (classes), each of which will include 2 best fan heaters. All of them are from well-known brands that are sold in large quantities and are on everyone's lips.

Rating of devices with a spiral heater

The first in the ranking is Ballu BFH/S 10. This is a powerful (2 kW) floor-standing device for space heating up to 25 m². The power can be reduced to 1 kW if the heater is installed in rooms with a smaller area. There is a switch for this. Not the most expensive model in comparison with other similar fan heaters.

The case is plastic. Two rotary controls:

1. To switch on two positions: with heating and without heating. In the latter case, the device works like a normal fan that drives cold air.
2. Thermostat control.

At the bottom of the device there is a button that is responsible for turning off the fan heater if it falls or leans. This is a security system.

The manufacturer warns that it is forbidden to operate the fan heater in damp rooms and outdoors. It does not meet the high requirement of moisture resistance.

The advantages of the device include:

• 2 year warranty;
• 3 body colors: white, gray and black;
• 2 power indicators;
• overheating thermostat;
• thermostat for setting the temperature regime;
• instant heating.

According to consumer reviews, there is only one drawback - a specific smell when the spiral is heated. But it goes away after a few days. The brand is made in China. But the quality is excellent, hence the first place in the ranking.

The second in the ranking is the Zanussi ZFH/S-204. Well-known Italian brand with high quality workmanship. Although also made in China. Two powers - 2 and 1 kW. You can use the device, as in the previous case, in rooms with different areas. Or if you need to reduce costs at positive temperatures outside.

Advantages:

• 2 year warranty;
• the manufacturer in the passport indicates that the fan heater will work for at least 10 years;
• the fan can work with the heating element turned off;
• an overheating protection sensor is installed;
• no smell during operation;
• compact, dimensions: 27x22x13.5 cm;
• high-quality high-density plastic is used;
• the assembly was carried out perfectly - no backlashes or squeaks;
• control of two rotary regulators - mechanical.

Some buyers are dissatisfied with several positions, hence the 2nd place in the ranking:

• appearance is unsuccessful;
• when tilted and dropped, the fan heater continues to work;
• it is not possible to rotate the device during operation in automatic mode.

Rating of ceramic fan heaters

The first Swedish brand in the ranking, also made in China. This is Electrolux EFH/C-5120. Its set of functions is almost the same as that of other brands and models:

• two powers - 1 and 2 kW;
• can work as a conventional fan;
• temperature setting.

Positive qualities of a fan heater:

• 2 year warranty;
• a good security system is 2 types of protection: from fire and overheating;
• small overall dimensions: 18x20x25 cm;
• excellent design;
• On top there is a handle with which you can carry the heater - very convenient.

Negative qualities:

• high price compared to other models;
• the external decorative grill gets very hot, especially when the fan heater is running at 2 kW;
• unpleasant odor for the first 2-3 days;
• The noise from the fan is not strong, but unpleasant.

The second in the ranking is Hyundai H-FH1.5-F11MC, with a power of 1.5 kW, hence the size of the heated area is not more than 20 m². The external design distinguishes it from other fan heaters. There is a steel decorative grille and rounded body ribs. The latter is made of durable plastic.

Functionality is classic:

• two power levels: 1.5 and 1 kW;
• fan operation without heating;
• thermostat;
• overheat protection system.

The manufacturer gives only one year warranty period. But this small device (dimensions: 22x9x11 cm) perfectly copes with the duties assigned to it. It is no wonder that he is at the top of the list. Therefore, consumer reviews are extremely positive.

Experts also note that the lack of some useful functions, especially protective ones, calls into question the high performance. For example, in a fan heater there is no sensor that controls the fall or tilt of the device. In such situations, it continues to work, which is fraught with fire.

The absence of a timer also speaks against the model. The body cannot rotate and this is also a minus. But consumers thought otherwise. It was their reviews that made this fan heater take 2nd place in the ranking, ahead of all the others.

Rating of the best fan heaters with tubular heating elements (heating elements)

Models of this class are large-sized fan heaters. Therefore, they are resistant to stalling, they are made of metal and durable plastic.

Heating elements are not used in apartments. But for private houses, cottages, garages, this is a great option.

The first in the ranking is the PATRIOT PT-R 2 with a power of 2.3 kW, which easily heats rooms up to 20 m². There is a thermostat, but only one heating mode with full use of power.

Works quietly. It weighs 4 kg and is easy to carry. Control type - mechanical. Users did not find a single flaw in the operation of the fan heater. For the price, it's an excellent device.

The second in the ranking is Quattro Elementi QE-3000 ETN, with a power of 3 kW, which allows you to heat rooms up to 47 m².

Advantages:

• 2 operating modes;
• outdoor installation;
• there is protection against overheating;
• mechanical control modes;
• carrying handle;
• weight 3 kg;
• modern design;
• works quietly;
• high stability;
• can work as a fan;
• acceptable price;
• heating intensity control.

But there is no information about the cons. Everyone is unanimous in their opinion - it is not for nothing that the device takes 2nd place in the ranking.

Rating of the best wall-mounted fan heaters

The first place in the ranking belongs to the German Stiebel Eltron CK 20 Trend fan heater with a power of 2 kW. This decent-sized unit (27.5x40x13 cm) quietly heats the air in a room up to 25 m². The device is packed with various functions. For example:

• a controller that regulates the heating temperature during the week;
• 2 modes of operation, while the controller will track them independently;
• timer with which you can adjust the temperature settings every 2 hours;
• built-in filter that cleans the warm air coming from the fan;
• built-in transformer, which ensures high-quality operation of the fan heater when the voltage in the supply network changes: from 150 to 240 volts;
• 3 types of protection: overheating, freezing, high humidity.

Other advantages:

• temperature setting can be done very accurately with an interval of only 0.5 ℃;
• fan mode;
• self-diagnosis, with the help of which the device itself finds malfunctions;
• the design has a built-in LCD display showing the temperature;
• there is a child protection system;
• warranty - 3 years.

And the cons that consumers have identified:

• high price;
• no remote control.

The fan heater of this brand is produced only in Germany. Hence the high quality of the product.

The second place in the ranking belongs to Oasis NTD-20. A fan heater is similar to a thermal curtain, but it is not. Not that much power. Air intake occurs from the upper plane, where the grate is installed. The heated air is ejected in the lower part, where the channels are mounted.

Two powers: 1 and 2 kW. Fan mode. The manufacturer recommends choosing a higher installation location - not lower than 2 m from the floor level. Therefore, the appliance is equipped with a remote control panel.

Precise temperature setting - 1 ℃. There is a timer, a display that shows the air temperature in the room. Dimensions: 58x20x11 cm. A ceramic heating element and a tangential fan are installed inside. Overheating protection is also included.

Minuses:

• there are no blades that change the direction of the air flow in the design - the air leaves the fan heater only perpendicular to its body;
• there is no relay with which you can change the speed of rotation of the fan impeller.

Rating of the best floor type fan heaters

The first in the ranking is Tefal HE7152F0, with a power of 2.6 kW. Heats rooms up to 45 m². This is a spiral type fan heater.

The functionality is wide, where it is necessary to highlight the ability of the device to control and adjust the heating mode itself, depending on the air temperature inside the room. For example, if it is required to maintain +22 ℃, then the fan heater itself will either increase the heating of the coil, or lower it in accordance with temperature changes. The fan speed is also controlled automatically.

The control system has a standby mode. This is when the device is not disconnected from the power supply, but also does not work. The task of this system is to turn on the fan heater when the air temperature in the room drops to +7 ℃.

The design has a built-in timer. It can be configured to either disable or enable. The setting range is from 1 to 24 hours. At the same time, you can adjust the temperature mode.

For example, the heater should turn on at 7 o'clock in the morning, work at full capacity, and when the temperature reaches +22 ℃ enter standby mode. At 22.00 the unit should turn off. And in this mode, the fan heater can work for a week. After it can be reconfigured.

Settings are carried out either on the panel or on the remote control. The latter controls the processes at a distance of 5 m. Made in China.

Advantages:

• 3 temperature modes;
• 3 fan speeds;
• low noise level;
• system of protection against overturning and overheating;
• housing can be rotated 45, 60 or 90 degrees;
• you can tilt the body relative to half-rate;
• good design;
• warranty - 2 years.

The only drawback is the high price. The ratio of pluses and minuses in favor of the first is significant, and therefore the first place in the ranking.

The second in the ranking of the best is the Latvian brand Resanta TVK-3. This is a classic model of a vertical (column) type. The heating element is ceramic. 2 fans located one above the other. There is a filter on the back side.

Electronic process control. Two power modes - 1.2 and 2 kW. The thermostat makes it possible to set the temperature regime from 15 to 35 degrees. There is a timer that allows you to set the device to turn off within 1-12 hours. The case relative to the stand can be rotated. It's plastic. The heater is made in China. Warranty period - 1 year.

To the pluses, you can add the presence of a remote control and quick heating of rooms with an area of ​​\u200b\u200bno more than 20 m².

Cons: Noisy when running. As a fan, that is, without heating, it does not work.

The TOP 10 rating has been formed. But there are still models that could get into it. It is difficult to collect all the best devices in one rating. And this list depends on which fan heaters are bought more often, which means advertising, reviews, expert opinions, prices and technical characteristics.

I would like to hear the opinion of our readers in the comments - for sure everyone in the house has this electrical appliance. Let's replenish the rating, increase it.