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12 best convectors
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Author: Oleg Yasinsky
Family, comfort and, of course, warmth are usually associated with such a concept as home. And not only spiritual, but also the most common in the physical meaning of the word. And since we live in a unique, or the most beautiful, or God-forgotten, country, the vagaries of weather in the off-season and winter chill always come unexpectedly for public services. Those in the age-old tradition of "summer red sang," and as soon as the heating season draws near, they blame for "cataclysms" with pipes, boilers, and equipment.
As the French say, C'est La Vie, in creating a truly comfortable microclimate in the house, apartment, office, not to mention a cottage or garage, you have to rely only on yourself. Well, household heaters on the market are in abundance. However, if we talk about efficiency, most experts and experienced users prefer convectors. There are also a lot of them; there are enough models of both successful and not very good ones. But we proudly ignored the second, but the first ones, they are the best convectors for the house and the dacha, presented to your court in this rating.
What is a convector?
Constructively everything is just to genius. The heating element is installed in the hollow case. Initially, the cold air enters through the slots below, heats up, increases in volume and naturally rushes up and out at an optimal angle through special blind guides. Cooling down a little, falls and again falls into the convector. And so on in a circle until the desired indoor temperature is reached.
Types of convectors, their features
Gas and water convectors usually put in private homes, industrial facilities, and the installation is planned at the design stage of the object. But the most common and popular option - electric convectors - the most versatile and suitable for almost any buildings where there is an outlet.
When choosing a convector, it is desirable to consider electric heater design:
- Simple tape or spiral. They stand cheap, run high quickly, but are inferior to others in terms of reliability, dry the air, burn oxygen;
- Needle - more advanced version. Loops of nichrome filament are “sewn” into the lath of dielectric material. A good heating rate, too, is dried, also reduces the concentration of O2, but less;
- Heating element. The spiral is hidden in a hollow tube, the external surface of which is ribbed to enhance heat transfer. Not afraid of moist air. Among the shortcomings: long warming up, crackling during operation, low efficiency;
- Monolithic. The filament is soldered to the casing with X-shaped aluminum ribs. Characterized by the best heat exchange, greater efficiency, reliability, efficiency. Devices with such elements usually have a moisture protection class IP24.
An important attribute of a good convector is built-in or removable. thermostat. His task is to optimize the heating processes to maintain a stable temperature set by the user in the room. Fundamentally divided into 2 types:
- Mechanical. Reliable because of simplicity, but the settings are made, as they say, to the eye;
- Electronic. Advantage - high accuracy from 0.1 to 1 ° C, depending on the class of the model. The disadvantage is the high cost.
Finally about placement method. Virtually all convective heating devices are predisposed to be mounted on the wall. Electric versions may additionally be completed (by default or optional) with floor supports with or without wheels.
Ranking of the best convectors in 2018
| Category | A place | Name | Rating | Price |
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| Top low cost electric convectors | 1 | NeoClima Comforte 1.5 (1500) | 9.5 / 10 | 2 329 |
| 2 | RESANTA OK-2000S | 9.4 / 10 | 1 580 | |
| 3 | Hyundai H-HV15-10-UI617 | 9.3 / 10 | 1 800 | |
| The best powerful electric convectors with a mechanical thermostat | 1 | ADAX VP 1020 KT | 9.8 / 10 | 6 900 |
| 2 | Timberk TEC.PF10N DG 2000 IN | 9.7 / 10 | 5 800 | |
| 3 | Ballu BEC / EZMR-2000 | 9.6 / 10 | 3 591 | |
| 4 | Electrolux ECH / T 1500M | 9.4 / 10 | 3 700 | |
| Top premium electric convectors with high-precision electronic thermostat | 1 | Noirot CNX-4 1500 | 10 / 10 | 8 200 |
| 2 | Nobo NFS 4S 20 | 9.9 / 10 | 12 260 | |
| Top gas convectors | 1 | KARMA BETA 5 Mechanic | 9.9 / 10 | 25 200 |
| 2 | Alpine Air NGS-50F | 9.8 / 10 | 24 500 | |
| 3 | Hosseven HP-3 | 9.7 / 10 | 21 200 |
Top low cost electric convectors
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Excellent electric convector in a pleasant and modern minimalist design. It costs a little, the power is quite good - 1.5 kW, there is a choice of half the maximum (750 W), the temperature is regulated by a mechanical thermostat. The design used a heating element ZIG-ZAG (Germany), which is a dielectric plate, stitched with nichrome filament. The result of this “know-how” is the fastest possible way to work, economical, and more accurate temperature control. The default mounting method is wall mounted. For this purpose, special brackets are provided. Feet can be purchased additionally or choose Comforte T series instrument. Main advantages:
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 9.5 / 10
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A good machine that can warm a small room of 10-15 m², even alone. Of course, in the absence of a constant flow of cold air. Hung in the fall in a closed veranda - copes. |
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1 580
A good convector from the Latvian brand. The design on the background of flat wall panels is slightly unsightly, but the device, which is more “sharpened” for a floor installation, can effectively add to or even replace a heating radiator in a room of up to 20 m². Needless to say that while maintaining absolute mobility, and to start you need only an electrical outlet? For money RESANTA OK-2000S seems to be like a budget model, but according to its characteristics everything is very serious. There are 3 power modes available: 750, 1250, 2000 W. To maintain a constant temperature, a mechanical thermostat is provided. Noteworthy type of heater. Here it is STICH (needle), among the properties of which is good efficiency, relative economy, reliability. Main advantages:
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 9.4 / 10
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For our family, this convector is a magic wand. It helps to survive the off-season well, periodically leaves for the cottage, clothes dry. The price for its power characteristics is frankly ridiculous. |
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1 800
Not all really good heaters have to be expensive. Sometimes, devices made in almost one factory in China or Russia, similar in quality and characteristics to price, devices differ only on the basis of the greater or lesser appetites of companies representing a particular brand. Hyundai is not greedy, its convector H-HV15-10-UI617 can be purchased for really reasonable money. At the same time the quality was not affected, everything is in order with efficiency. The device is ready to serve an area of 10-13 m². Only one power mode - 1000 watts. If a little, in the Basiq ECO HV15 series there are also models for 1500 and 2000 watts. The room temperature is controlled by a mechanical thermostat, safety is maintained using an overheating protection sensor. The term of warranty service is 12 months. Main advantages:
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 9.3 / 10
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Small, convenient, reliable. As an auxiliary heat source during the period of cold snaps is the most. The air dries a little, but not so much. Externally, it looks good, modern. It works quietly. |
The best powerful electric convectors with a mechanical thermostat
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6 900
Relatively simple, but very reliable, high-quality and safe heater. Where, where, and in Norway they know a lot about competent housing heating. So, if the manufacturer from this country took up the manufacture of convectors, then there is no doubt about the high efficiency of its products. The model VP 1020 KT has a decent power of 2000 W, but versions of 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400 are also available in the line. The heating element is a heating element with enhanced heat transfer due to the presence of special ribs. Thermostat - mechanical, marking on the handle in the form of numbers. The range of temperature settings is from 5 to 35 ° C. The system of protection against overheating ensures the safety of the user and the long "life" of the device itself. Main advantages:
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 9.8 / 10
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One of the best-in-class convectors. More accessible in comparison with Noirot and Nobo, not much inferior in quality and reliability. When the mechanical thermostat is triggered, clicks are heard, but this does not cause any serious discomfort. |
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Our rating continues with a truly stylish convector in an exclusive Mirror Pearl design. The facade is a mirror with a coating of impact-resistant heat-resistant glass. The heater is not only beautiful, but also powerful - 2000 W (effective for an area of 20-23 m²), and also safe - the front surface does not heat above 65 ° C. The control unit is mechanical. It consists of 2 keys with a choice of one of 3 heating modes, a thermostat rotary knob to set the optimum temperature. Supports automatic shutdown when falling, overheating, there is protection against voltage surges. Information for aesthetes with other color preferences: there are analogues in black - Black Pearl: PF8N M series, white decoration - White Pearl: PF9N DG. In each of them, you can choose the version of a suitable power of 1, 1.5 or 2 kW. Main advantages:
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 9.7 / 10
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Hung on the wall at battery level. As the main device of heating we use in the offseason, in the winter as an additional one. The design is excellent, it warms normally. Price rather big, but they knew what we pay for. |
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3 591
Powerful, cute and high quality assembled electric convector with the patriotic inscription "Made in Russia". Are we worse than the Chinese ?! In addition, the warranty on the heater as much as 36 months. And this is encouraging. Ballu BEC / EZMR-2000 is designed for vertical both floor and wall placement. The declared service area is up to 25 m², only this figure will be realistic with auxiliary heating together with central heating. In the "one-man" format, counting more than 20 is not worth it. Mechanical control, including a thermostat. Power modes - 2, maximum value - 2 kW. Heater - X-shaped monolithic. Safety features - overheating sensor, trip function when overturning. Main advantages:
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 9.6 / 10
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Simple but effective 2-kilowatt. You can choose a weaker mode. A little strained clicks thermostat when on / off. With a room of 18 meters copes confidently. The guarantee is good - it pleases. |
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Electrolux ECH / T 1500M
3 700
Inexpensive electric convector model with a good power of 1.5 kW. Can set half. Color - classic white. The special aerodynamic shape of the body is designed to enhance the effect of natural air convection. Loud name should not be misleading. The device is an analogue of the products of Chinese-Russian companies. However, no one asks for the extra money for brand awareness. X-shaped monolithic heating element is characterized by high reliability, quick access to the operating mode, improved heat dissipation. For convector claimed dust and moisture protective properties in accordance with class IP24. The kit includes: a bracket for wall mounting and legs with wheels for floor mounting. Main advantages:
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 9.4 / 10
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Normal convector at an average price. Quite well warms a small room. As required, we roll to another place. Benefit legs with wheels and light weight allow. It works quietly. |
Top premium electric convectors with high-precision electronic thermostat
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8 200
In fact, from the standpoint of quality, reliability, and efficiency, a convector from a French manufacturer, the best electric convector in our rating. The body color is white, while made of stainless steel (thickness 0.6 mm). Inside - almost "not killed" heating element RX-Selens Plus, which has an X-shaped with a shell structure. Management - mechanical. However, the design uses an innovative electronic thermostat ASIC +, capable of maintaining the set temperature with the highest accuracy - up to 0.1 ° C. The device is not afraid of voltage drops within 150-242 V. And, of course, there is protection against overheating. Power - 1.5 kW (for areas of 15-20 m²). The CNX-4 series also includes versions for 500, 1000 and 2000 watts. Made convector in France, brand warranty service for 10 years. Main advantages:
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 10 / 10
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The convector is completely worth its money. No clicks, deformations of the body, fast and high-quality heating. The main difference from cheaper models is not even super reliability, but the most correct temperature maintenance. He set the thermostat and forgot. |
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12 260
High quality 2-kilowatt is a bright representative of the series NOBO Viking NFC 4S, designed to replace the well-deserved line C4F. And this is a step forward, since all the best qualities of convectors were preserved, and small innovations only strengthened such indicators as reliability and efficiency. The convector is equipped with an electronic thermostat 1S, which maintains the temperature with an accuracy of 0.1 ° C. In addition, the latter can optionally be replaced by a more advanced programmable version or a module with support for remote control. A heater is produced in Norway, and since life in this northern country is very cheap, the appliance has been made quite economical. As a bonus, and even virtually silent. For our country, however, the presence of protection against voltage surges is very important. Main advantages:
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 9.9 / 10
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Works great. Does not make noise, does not click. Build quality is great. The thermostat keeps the temperature really accurate.Ideal as an additional element of heating or in conjunction with the second or several "friends." |
Top gas convectors
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25 200
Very cool unit in the 4.7 kW version. He alone can heat a room of up to 100 square meters. meters The efficiency is quite high - up to 89%. With the help of a mechanical temperature controller, you can provide any climatic conditions in the range from +13 to +38 degrees. The heater has an automatic valve with a thermostat, a thermoelectric fuse, a pressure regulator - there is no need to worry about safety and reliability. The convector works at the natural or liquefied gas. It is not cheap (more than $ 400), but you will save a lot on energy.
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 9.9 / 10
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24 500
A unit similar in characteristics - except that the efficiency is slightly lower. But the design is attractive. By purchasing this convector, you will immediately get rid of the problems with heating and the need to heat the boiler and constantly maintain the desired coolant temperature. Alpine Air NGS-50F will do everything for you. The minimum term of his service is 50 years, so there is also enough for your children. Works both on main, and on the reduced gas. Excellent heat exchanger allows you to display the device to the desired power in just a few minutes. The price is rather big, but this is a very modest payment for the almost complete absence of problems with heat supply.
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 9.8 / 10
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21 200
Do you need super-powerful heaters? More interested in "low-yielding"? Then the Hosseven HP-3 fits perfectly. Very modest gas consumption (can be used as a trunk, and balloon), low power consumption, low weight - what more could you want? The area of effective heating in such a unit - 50-60 square meters. meters, and at a given power it comes out a few minutes after the start of work. The walls of the heat exchanger are thin and elegant, but not at the expense of reliability. The design is superb. When installing you do not have to suffer - everything is extremely simple.
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 9.7 / 10
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A couple of myths about convectors
In a large room you always need a more powerful model.. It is a myth. No need to be a great physicist, in order to compare that the range of even serious models will be somewhat limited. Natural convection is not so powerful as to blow decent distances. It is more rational to install 2 or more heaters around the perimeter for uniform heating. Too high ceilings - taboo. It will be warm from above, cold below.
The air does not dry out at all. This is marketing! The only difference is that heating elements alone do this to a greater or lesser extent. No heating appliance can completely neutralize the effect.
Which convector to choose?
There is a certain traditional dependence - manufacturer-price. If finances allow, feel free to take the heater from Noirot or Nobo. And you will be happy for many years! A win-win option not only for “rich Buratino”, but also for those who, not having a serious budget, have firsthand knowledge of the well-known truth - the miser pays twice.
Do not build a “climate plan” for 10 or more years ahead, the wallet is “not rubbery,” but is there no desire to freeze? There is a reason to look in the direction of the brands Ballu, Timberk, Electrolux or others represented in our rating. You can again focus on the warranty: the more the better.
Further, it is very important to accurately determine the technical characteristics. In this sense, the primary criterion is power.Or rather, its compliance with the size of the room. The classic “popular” calculation method - 1 kW per 10 m² - in principle has a “right to life”, but it is better to use special calculators on the Internet that take into account many additional parameters such as ceiling height, availability of other heat sources, wall insulation degree, number of windows, doors, etc.
Design may matter? Of course. In the house or apartment furnished in the style of Hi-Tech, models with a stylish case, as an option, with a glass or glass-ceramic front surface are requested. True, to pay for the beauty will certainly have to. In a conventional or rented apartment, a garage, in the country more expensive delights are usually useless. The main thing is to warm the convector well. However, someone on this subject may have an opinion.
Have a good shopping!
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Updated: 05.12.2018
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