Choosing a bathroom heater - how to integrate into the interior

When it’s cool outside, even a frosty bathroom heater becomes a very relevant item. Its presence is especially important if the family has small children, the elderly.

For heating the bathroom, conventional heating batteries or additional devices can be used

Recommendations for choosing a bathroom heater

The requirements for bathroom heaters are as follows:

• should take up little space, since most modern bathrooms are not distinguished by a solid footage;
• to be maximally adapted to rooms where there is high humidity, temperature differences;
• protection against ingress of water into the device, on its current-carrying parts is necessary;
• the larger the room, the more powerful the appliance is needed;
• the design is completely safe for children, adults, pets;
• the appearance of the device is selected for the existing interior.

The bathroom heater must be adapted to work in a humid environment.

Types of heating devices for the bathroom, their capabilities

There are many types of heaters in the toilet and bathroom:

• water heating radiator;
• electric convector;
• infrared heater;
• heat fan;
• panel heater;
• oil cooler.

The choice of heater model depends on the size of the bathroom and technical capabilities

Infrared heaters: effective heat

The difference between the infrared device and the others is that it is mounted on the ceiling, but it does not warm the air, but the floor, the walls of the room. The product consists of a quartz radiator - a special plate that generates heat, heating up to 260 degrees. Such a heater practically does not take up space; when heated to a certain limit, it turns off independently.

When choosing an infrared panel heater, make sure that the model is designed for rooms with high humidity

An interesting feature of the device - the direction of the rays is easy to adjust, heating the right place, which is especially convenient in spacious rooms and allows the economical use of electricity. The high level of humidity is not terrible for the product, and the high cost will pay off with the resulting benefit from use.

Electric convector

In this heater, as in many others, the heating element is made of a powder composition with a thin heating thread made of nichrome. The case is made of silumin, the design itself is modular (allows you to change the power level, dimensions of the device), wall-mounted.

The principle of operation of a convector heater

They regulate the temperature with a thermostat, the internal heating level is 350 degrees, the housing is 55. The product is highly electrical safe, suitable for heating humid rooms.

Wall-mounted models of electric convectors are designed for the bathroom

A variety of similar heaters operating without infrared radiation is also produced - completely silent, outwardly resembling a fragment of horizontal blinds.

Fan heater

Simple and convenient fan heater for the bathroom, as affordable as possible, quickly warms up small spaces.The power of the device is 2000-2500 W., the sizes are the smallest, the shape is different. The design consists of a fan in a plastic case, heating up to 800 degrees of the spiral. Heat is distributed throughout the room with a fan, quickly warming the room.

Fan heaters are available in various capacities and sizes, including built-in models.

Fan heaters for any area of ​​the bathroom are very compact, lightweight, easy to install on the floor, wall, surfaces of furniture and window sills. The main advantages are light weight and size, beautiful appearance, ease of operation. Cons - the process of work accompanied by noise, with poor care (if a lot of dust has accumulated on the device) - an unpleasant odor.

Oil radiator

Oil-based radiators are a good, popular solution for both home and office use. The bathroom space is conveniently heated by them, since the device is easy to move from place to place. The power of such a completely safe device is 1000-2600 watts. It consists of a steel casing with electric spiral, mineral oil inside.

The oil heater looks like an ordinary heating battery, only with a wire and a portable

Principle of work: the spiral is heated by electricity, the received heat is transferred to oil, which boils, heats the case and the surrounding air. The structure itself is usually made of metal sections of the ribs of a small size. The more "ribs", the stronger the heat transfer. The heater is equipped with a sensor that turns on the device when it gets cold, turns it off after reaching a certain temperature.

The more sections a model has, the larger the area it can heat

The main advantages of the product:

• safe, but quite sufficient to warm the room temperature - about 60 degrees;
• the device does not make any sounds during operation;
• equipped with a convenient self-timer;
• there are wheels for moving on the floor;
• individual models have a built-in air ionizer.

Panel heaters

Panel electric convectors heat rooms of different sizes, their power is 2500 watts. The design is made of an iron case with a heating coil inside. Cold air passing through the place of heating becomes warm, heats the radiator to the desired temperature. The device is mounted on the wall, but is more effective for floor installation. The best models are those that have a ceramic heating element - they are not able to “burn” air. For wet rooms, special designs have been created that can work in such conditions.

The undeniable advantage of electric panel heaters is their compactness and the ability to quickly install

Product advantages - almost noisy, easily moves to the right place, quickly warms up the room, is safe, has an attractive appearance. The disadvantage is that a built-in fan is required (creating noise), accelerating the process of warming the room. There are also film convectors that look like a roll and are placed on the door, wall.

Radiators of water heating from aluminum, copper

The radiator is made of pure aluminum or copper-aluminum. Such a design weighs much less than “old” cast iron products, looks prettier, and due to its special structure, it stabilizes the air humidity in the bathroom.

Such radiators look pretty attractive and fit well into the interior of the bathroom

Due to the fact that the radiator warms up quickly, heating the room also occurs in less time. The price of the product is relatively low, installation also does not cause problems.

The heating radiator can be combined with a heated towel rail, this model is included in the circuit with hot water and works regardless of heating

Additional heating methods

In addition to the main methods of heating the bathroom, there are alternative:

• "warm floor";
• “Hot baseboard”;
• installation of heated towel rails.

Warm floors perfectly maintain the necessary temperature in the room, they are created by laying an electric cable in the form of loops, waves. It is only important to perform high-quality insulation, hydraulic protection. The floor thickness is relatively large, and the cost of work is high.

The electrical system provides comfortable floor heating in a city apartment

In private homes, a water floor heating is more common, which is cheaper to operate.

Hot skirting boards are special parts in the form of corner floor panels, with heating elements hidden inside. Such heating is very effective, almost does not take place.

Skirting heaters distribute heat more evenly and create a comfortable temperature at a height of up to 1.5 meters from the floor

Towel dryers come in the form of water heating pipes or electric, perfectly combined with any other heating devices.

Countless heated towel rail models are available, among which you can choose the right option for any interior

The most effective models are in the form of a ladder

Conclusion

The choice of a suitable heater for the toilet and bathroom in an apartment, a private house, is carried out at the repair stage or after its completion. A correctly selected device will allow you not to freeze after taking a bath, shower in the cold season, without violating the existing interior design.

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