4 types of safe heaters for a wooden house: how to choose the right one?
The easiest way to heat a wooden house is with directional devices, powered by the mains.
When choosing such a device, you need to pay attention not only to its technical characteristics, but also to safety of use, which will be more relevant for a wooden house than for one built from brick or blocks.
Nobody can say for sure that a certain heating device is ideal in all respects today. Each one that is currently in operation has its own advantages and disadvantages. All devices are to some extent are flammable if operating instructions are not followed.
All types of the safest heaters for a wooden house
Depending on the fuel they run on, heaters are divided into the following types:
- gas— they use natural gas or propane, and according to heat transfer they are divided into infrared and convector types;
- electrical— oil radiators, fan heaters, convectors and infrared heaters, heat is transferred by convector and infrared radiation;
- liquid fuel They run on diesel fuel or fuel oil, and transfer heat by heating the air or using infrared rays;
- solid fuel— the source of heat is coal, firewood, peat, and it is transferred by heating the air in the heated room.
About the process of fuel combustion
The combustion process of the main fuel in heating devices determines their operating mode and operating conditions. Thus, gas boilers and water heaters are specially equipped to operate in autonomous mode. It is the automation that maintains a certain flame combustion force, water pressure, and ensures the removal of exhaust gases. They are equipped with several levels of protection, which makes the work safe.
Liquid fuel heaters also equipped with automation, ensuring their reliability. But such devices are distinguished by the fact that they produce harmful emissions into the atmosphere.
Attention! Heating devices that run on solid fuel require the constant presence of maintenance personnel. After all, here you need regular monitoring of fuel supply and burning it.
To create a comfortable temperature in wooden houses, the most popular types of safe heaters are:
- oil radiators;
- fan heaters;
- convectors;
- infrared emitters.
Photo 1. An oil heating device installed in a wooden house is capable of creating a comfortable temperature.
Knowing them will help you choose an acceptable option technical characteristics.
Types of Electric Heat Sources for a Country House
If we talk about safety, then such devices should include first of all gas heaters. After all, they are equipped with various automation, safety and control systems.
But unfortunately, such devices can't be mounted everywhereFor installation and operation, first of all, gas is needed, as well as conditions that meet the operational requirements for gas installations.
Important! The most common and effective type of heaters, including in wooden houses, is electrical, installation and operation of which does not require obtaining any permits.
Heat fans
Main dignity such devices are compact and can quickly heat the air in the room. They consist of spirals, heating elements or a ceramic heater and fan.
Photo 2. A compact size fan heater is an effective means of heating the air in a room.
TO disadvantages such a heating device should be taken to them significant electricity consumption, high heating of the spiral, which, if dust gets on it, can either catch fire or fill the heated room with an unpleasant smell.
Oil radiators
The radiator consists of a sealed housing filled with oil and heating elements. Usually all models equipped with a thermostat, and higher-class devices have timers, allowing you to program heating, and liquid crystal displays that display the operating parameters of the device.
Much much heats up faster and more evenly room radiators with a built-in fan. The intensity of their work depends on the presence of sections.
Reference! The heaters are affordable and have a number of advantages. But among the disadvantages, it is necessary to highlight their long-lasting heating capacity.
Convectors
They are safe and allow you to quickly heat the room.
All heating devices of this type are compact, easy to operate, do not require constant supervision.
Each convector designed for a country house is equipped with an operating mode switch and a temperature value change regulator.
Infrared devices
They are different low power consumption, good heating power, do not dry the air. However, there is one condition for their installation. In a room with an infrared heater should not be present wool, paper, wood shavings, which can easily ignite.
Fire-safe efficient devices for summer cottages
For a country house, it is best to choose a heating device that will heat the room well and economically and will not cause harm.
The most acceptable option is convectors, as well as infrared emitters.
To ensure that the device works well, it is important to follow the operating rules:
- never dry things on the heating panel or place any objects on it;
- To prevent burns when using a heater whose body gets very hot, you should keep it at a safe distance;
- Only if there is a programmable or electronic thermostat can the device operate in autonomous mode, in other cases it must be turned off when leaving the room.
Useful video
Video review about the efficiency of convectors, about how they can be not only a heating device, but also an interior decoration.
Best choice
When buying a heater for a summer house, each of us wants to choose one that will heat the room better, consume less electricity or other types of fuel, and at the same time be completely fireproof.
Of course, such an ideal option has not yet been created. But from what is already being produced by industry, the most suitable for wooden houses are convector and infrared heaters.
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