How to choose an oil heater for the home?

The piercing autumn cold may well take you by surprise if it gets colder before the start of the heating season. But this problem can be solved with the help of a heater, fortunately, there are more than enough of them in stores. Today we’ll talk about how to choose an oil heater for the home, what factors to consider, what are the advantages of these radiators over other varieties.

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Features

The basis of the design is a metal case, inside of which there is a container with mineral oil and a heating element. By design, the device resembles a conventional heating battery.

The principle of operation of the oil cooler is as follows:

• When you turn on the appliance in the network, the heating element starts to work, increasing the temperature of the oil.
• Heated oil gives off heat to the body of metal, and that, in turn, heats the surrounding air.

Important! Typically, such devices are used to heat one room, but if you transfer the radiator from one room to another, then after a while a fairly acceptable microclimate will reign in the whole apartment. Almost all models are equipped with a heating intensity controller.

For safe operation, the devices are equipped with overheating protection. A built-in timer that turns off the heater when it reaches a certain air temperature reduces the energy consumption of the device. Then, as the air temperature drops, the radiator turns on again automatically.

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Benefits:

• High level of security. All heating elements are hidden inside the case, and the maximum heating temperature of the case is only 60 degrees. The device is not traumatic, meets all fire safety requirements.
• Long service life, reliability. Practice shows that the device can operate continuously for a day or more.
• Compactness.
• Silent work.
• Low cost, affordable for everyone.
• When operating the oil cooler, there are no extraneous odors, unlike other devices that use high-temperature elements.
• Convenient management.
• Convenient transportation.

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disadvantages

Like other types of heaters, the oil heater is not without its individual drawbacks:

• Significant time spent on heating the room. This problem can be solved if you purchase a model with a built-in fan. Such forced convection contributes to faster heating of the air.
• Big mass. However, the design is equipped with wheels, so moving the device is quite simple.

Important! The disadvantage of any heater is the dry air of the room. We have prepared separate reviews that will help you solve the problems that arise during the operation of heaters:

• Humidifier with ionizer;
• What is the danger of dry air in the apartment?

As you can see, the overall picture is a positive one. The heater has more advantages than disadvantages (and cons are not critical).

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Classification

Depending on the location of the radiator, they are distinguished by their types:

• Floor standing.
• Board.

Desktop radiators are compact, but their heat dissipation is low. The most common are floor models.

Important! The oil heater can be equipped with a fan, which at times reduces the time spent on heating the room. Of course, the fan makes a little noise during operation, but this is not critical. There are also models with rods (fireplace effect) that heat the air in the room quickly while working completely silently.

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How to choose an oil radiator for an apartment? Criteria

When buying a device, you need to pay attention to such points.

Power

The principle of calculation is quite simple: 1 kW of device power per 10 “squares" of housing. Of course, it is better to purchase an electric radiator with a power reserve.

Important! Today, the maximum power of the device is 3 kW. Therefore, for heating a spacious room you will have to buy several heaters.

Dimensions

In principle, the dimensions of floor models do not differ too much. A large-sized device is equipped with wheels and handles for ease of movement. Therefore, in this regard, it is up to you to decide which oil heater to choose for your home.

Design features

It is worthwhile to take an interest in buying additional functionality that can significantly increase the usability of the device:

• Daily timer. Allows you to set the time for automatically turning on / off the device at a specific time of the day.
• Humidification. This function is especially relevant in the winter.
• Fan heater.

Basic Selection Tips

In addition to the technical characteristics, you need to pay attention to the following points:

• Narrow-section heaters are less energy intensive, but they heat the air in the room more slowly.
• A device with wide sections cools more slowly, but energy costs increase.
• If the dimensions of the heater are large and the mass is small, this is a worrying moment, because either the metal used is too thin, or there is little oil. And in fact, and in another case, the device will not last long.

Important! If the room is small, you should not buy a large-capacity radiator, since the air will be dry, and this will not affect the well-being of family members in the best way.

• The device painted in black is more effective.

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Review of the best models

The models listed in the ranking are in greatest demand.

SUPRA ORS-07-SN

Inexpensive, compact, but very effective model. The heater is equipped with everything necessary: ​​a power indicator, wheels, a compartment for placing the cord.

Benefits:

• Compactness.
• Convenience of regulation of intensity of work.
• Low cost.
• Power indicator.
• Overheat protection.

There are no flaws.

Hyundai H-HO1-05-UI550

A good option for heating a small room or space near the desktop. It can be used as an additional source of heat if the batteries are not warm enough.

Benefits:

• Light weight (5 kg).
• Protection against overheating and low temperatures.

Disadvantages:

• The device is designed for rooms up to 14 "squares".

Timberk TOR 21.1005 SLX

The power of the radiator is small (only 1.8 kW), but, as practice shows, it successfully heats the room to 24 "squares".

Benefits:

• Electronic control.
• The effect of the fireplace.

Disadvantage:

• The case is quite hot, so extreme caution is required during operation.

Resanta OM-7NV

This is the choice for those who love everything beautiful and non-standard. The radiator itself is not painted in trivial white or black color, the radiator body is grayish-blue in color, with bright accents. The device is equipped with a fan. Power is 1.9 kW.

Benefits:

• Fast heating of the room due to the fan.
• Reliability.

There are no shortcomings, judging by the reviews. In any case, significant.

General Climate NY23LA

The peculiarity of this model is that it can be used at low temperatures. The radiator is equipped with frost protection. It maintains in automatic mode the air temperature - five degrees heat.

Benefits:

• Strong case.
• Possibility of use at low temperatures.
• Two heating elements.

Of the shortcomings, the lack of a timer can be noted.

Polaris PRE M 0920

The device is of the middle price category, with three-stage regulation of the heating intensity. The heater is powerful, and the maximum mode may be needed only when the heating is completely turned off.

Benefits:

• Three working modes.
• Good heating intensity.

Minus: at the very beginning of use, an unpleasant “plastic” smell is felt.

Electrolux EOH / M-4209

Model with a fireplace effect. Special slots in the body create a draft similar to a mantelpiece.

Benefits:

• Silent work.
• Rapid heating of air.
• There are no unpleasant odors.
• The effect of the fireplace.
• Overheat protection.

There are no flaws.

Electrolux EOH / M-1221

The case of this device is protected, so it can be used in the bathroom and other wet rooms.

Pros:

• The effect of the fireplace.
• Overheat protection.
• Waterproof housing.
• Automatic shutdown when capsizing.
• Convenient wheels that spin in different directions.

Of the shortcomings, users note the lack of a timer.

VITEK VT-1704

A 7-section radiator is suitable for heating rooms up to 20 “squares". The device is equipped with a built-in fan. Energy intensity increases slightly, and the room heating rate increases significantly.

Advantages:

• Convenience, compactness.
• Fast heating of the room.

Disadvantage: the device dries the air very much.

Rolsen ROH-D9

The device is equipped with a convenient heating intensity controller. You can choose a comfortable temperature for yourself.

Advantages:

• Multistage regulation of heating.
• Work indicator.
• Automatic shutdown when the set air temperature is reached, which helps reduce energy consumption.
• Shutdown in the automatic mode when capsizing and overheating.

Disadvantage: the body is too hot.

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Myths related to oil coolers

Knowing these myths will allow you not to fall prey to unscrupulous sellers and cunning marketers:

• The oil cooler does not dry the air. It is not true. Any radiator using the phenomenon of convection in one way or another dries the air.
• The heater does not pick up dust. This statement also has nothing to do with the truth, since any movement of air (the same convection!) Is somehow connected with the movement of dust.

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Thus, reliable operation, ease of operation, low cost and ease of maintenance are the factors that determine the secret to the success of oil devices. When choosing, you can focus on the overview in the article. Now you know how to choose an oil cooler. Cold is just around the corner - running for a purchase!