Electric heating of a private house is often the most affordable and reasonable solution. There are many options: electric convectors, a boiler, a “warm floor” system. To make a choice, you need to know the features of electric heating, the pros and cons of various types of equipment.
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Convector heating
A popular method of heating a house with electricity is a convector. A convector with a ceramic heating element allows you to maintain a comfortable microclimate in the premises, an optimal balance of humidity and oxygen content. Thanks to a wide range of capacities, electric convectors are used for heating both a country house and a room of several square meters.
What is a convector? At the heart of the device is a heating element (TEN), which is responsible for converting electrical energy into thermal energy. Circulation is natural – cold air comes from below and heats it up. The heating temperature is regulated using a thermostat. As soon as the temperature reaches the set value, the convector is turned off. The electric convector itself is in a metal casing. Thanks to its presentable appearance, it will fit harmoniously into any interior.
There are many electric convectors. Some are installed on the floor, others are attached to the wall. They can also be built into interior elements or fence structures. Such heating devices can work separately or in a system with other electric convectors (control will be carried out by one temperature regulator).
Electric underfloor heating
Installing an electric floor is not an easy task, so it is best to entrust it to professionals. They perfectly know all the features of technology and installation under various floor coverings.
There are several types of electric warm floor:
- film;
- cable
Yes, film floor heating is a thin mat in which a conductor with high electrical resistance is embedded. It heats the floor covering (laminate or linoleum), which, in turn, heats the air in the room. Experts do not recommend placing interior elements and furniture above the film warm floor, as they will also heat up. And it is also not recommended to install such a floor in a room with high humidity (for example, a bathroom).
Cable heating is laid under the finished covering – parquet, laminate, tiles or, for example, concrete screed. It should be noted that each room uses its own contour of warm floors. To control the operation of electric heating, modern automation with a controller is used, which allows you to set the optimal temperature regime in the premises and not overpay for heating. Such floors can also be controlled via a mobile phone.
Heating with an electric boiler
To provide efficient electric heating of a private house, many people prefer to install a boiler. Such equipment does not require special permits, maintenance will not cause any particular difficulties.
Electric boilers are divided into three types according to the heating method:
- electrodes;
- heaters;
- induction
At the heart of the electrode electric boiler is an electrode that affects the free ions in the water. As a result, heat is generated. The key advantage of this design is maximum safety. With this heating of the coolant, lime scale does not form and water does not need to be specially prepared.
Tenov electric boiler is probably the most popular option. In such a unit, the water is heated due to the usual electric Tena. Such an electric boiler is equipped with a regulator that allows you to control the power consumption and temperature.
The induction boiler includes a pipeline and directly a radiator that produces an electromagnetic field and transmits the energy of the coolant. But these boilers are not popular today.
Pros and cons of heating the house with electricity
Thinking about electric heating of a private house, it is necessary to weigh all the pros and cons. The main advantages include:
- no special permits are required. All devices are small in size. You will not have to equip a separate boiler room and chimney;
- safety During the operation of electrical systems, no combustion products are formed, you can not worry about dangerous carbon monoxide;
- high efficiency. Thanks to electric heating, your home will be warm and comfortable even in severe frosts. In addition, you will be able to adjust the temperature to save your heating costs;
- excellent reliability. Regular maintenance will not be required, and the need for repairs also rarely arises.
There are few disadvantages of this type of heating:
- energy dependence – in the event of a power outage, an additional heat source will have to be turned on;
- high consumption of electricity, which is why it is necessary to install a 3-phase power supply in the house;
- unstable voltage in the network (in particular, this applies to rural areas). Therefore, it is necessary to make a power correction.
