Film heaters: reviews. Wall-mounted film heater

Infrared heaters have many. They look favorably against the background of other heating equipment, so they are very often bought. Manufacturers are constantly trying to expand the range of products, and relatively recently appeared film heaters. Consumer feedback suggests that such devices are good for a number of reasons. Let's take a closer look at the construction, the principle of operation and the feedback of customers.

Principle of operation of the device

The device functions due to the fact that the heating element radiates heat in the infrared spectrum. The film heater, which we will review about a bit later, has an emitter, and it is the main working device of the device. It is noteworthy that heat is released only in the range of the unit, which depends on its power and dimensions. However, this function allows the heater to be used exclusively for local heating. It's no secret that households often install point (film), floor and ceiling heaters. All species are popular, but we will only consider one of them. The fact is that local heaters solve several problems at once.

In detail about film heaters

Many can say that film and point heaters are two completely different things. This is partly true, on the other hand, it makes sense to combine this equipment into one large group. The main difference between film and point-like IEs is that the latter act as an interior, while the film ones are hidden from the eyes of a person. Mounting of those and others is carried out not only on walls, but also in any other places with the help of brackets. Infrared film is expensive, so get ready for the high cost of the product. It makes sense to note that the film can be large, so the area of the device can be adjusted. Point heaters are just small in size and operate locally. As noted above, film heaters, reviews of which are not always positive, have a high cost. But is it justified?

On the effectiveness of film IO

It is safe to say that the floor and ceiling options look more profitable against the background of other types of heaters. This is due to the fact that heated air from conventional sources of heat always tends to rise, which reduces their efficiency and increases the cost of electricity. But we all know that infrared radiation does not heat air, but objects, so the loss of heat from the infrared emitter is usually negligible. As the main source of heat, the unit is not advisable to use for a variety of reasons, but for heating the cold zones in the apartment this is one of the best solutions. In any case, if you have some spare money, you can purchase a wall-mounted film heater. Customer feedback is usually positive. But many of them say that you do not need to buy Chinese-made products.

Wall-mounted film heater: consumer reviews

Before buying it is extremely important to familiarize yourself with the product. You can do this for free. One way is to read customer reviews of a particular model that interests you. The buyers note that the heaters of the European production have proved to be the best ones, but the domestic analogues are in demand, in particular, due to the democratic cost and a large choice of film heaters. The price for many models of Russian companies starts from a thousand rubles and ends at a mark of several thousand. Consumers recommend carefully choosing an infrared film that fits the interior of your room.

About ceiling heaters

It should be noted that IO is not only hung on the walls. They are built in the floor and ceiling. If you consider all the options in more detail, you can see that their principle of operation is almost identical, and the ceiling heater can be replaced by a built-in floor, and vice versa.

If we talk about the EI, placed in the ceiling, then the radiation in a greater degree heats the furniture and the floor. It turns out that at the feet the temperature is the maximum, which is what it was required to achieve. Such IO can not be installed on suspended ceilings, in addition, they are afraid of hitting the body of water. There is another significant disadvantage, because of which many do not dare to buy such a heater. The disadvantage is that the infrared film should be very powerful, especially if your house has high ceilings. For this simple reason, the cost of electricity will be much higher than in the case of a conventional oil heater. But in practice, this does not stop consumers who buy ceiling IO.

Floor heating systems

IO of this type are built into the floor and represent a modification of the "warm floor" system. Such film heaters are good in that they do not raise the temperature of the surfaces of household appliances and do not affect the period of its operation. In addition, the uniformity of heating will also be pleasant, as the happy owners of such systems repeatedly say. Of course, most often the floor system is used to create a workplace and is an infrared film of small dimensions, like a mat under your feet. This will provide you with comfort and comfort during your stay at the desk. At the same time to install such a system on a large area is very expensive and difficult, and there is no sense in it. Interestingly, no special floor covering is required for installation. This is what infrared film heaters are famous for. Reviews say that their use increases the comfort of living quarters.

Appearance matters

We can say with confidence about the great difference between film heaters from oil or just infrared. And it's not so much in the design of the product, as in the functions performed by it. The fact is that the film is often framed in the form of a picture that can be hung in the office or at home. It is clear that the picture itself is of no value, but it's much better than attaching an ordinary heater to the wall. Many may not even notice that you have IO. Therefore, always carefully select the wall-mounted film heater. The feedback from consumers is that domestic companies offer a good choice, and everyone can choose the product to their taste. Do you want a landscape or a portrait? All will be done at the request of the client if there is a certain amount. Today you can order a picture you like. Of course, in this case, you have to overpay about 15% of the total cost of the product, but it's worth it. As a result, you will have a full picture-heater in the room, and all this for relatively little money.

Briefly about the technical characteristics

You already know what a wall-mounted infrared heater is. Customer feedback varies greatly depending on the manufacturer. But one of the strengths of such units is the technical characteristics. Here we are talking about such an important parameter as weight. In most cases, film-type EIs weigh no more than 0.5 kg. This is very convenient, since there is no additional load on the walls. They can be attached to plasterboard, tiles and so on. The technical resource of use usually reaches 50,000 hours. Believe me, not every stationary heater can boast of such indicators. Interestingly, infrared films are completely safe: the surface is usually not heated above 60-65 ° C. The power consumption for dimensions of 1200 x 580 x 20 mm does not exceed 500-550 watts, which is similar to an oil heater with a power of 2 kW. As you can see, the device is quite profitable from either side. And if you look at the cost, then it is clear that it is lower than the same indicator of the simplest heater with a low power.

About manufacturers

European products in Russia will be in high demand for a long time. It is due to the fact that at the time of the appearance of film IO, domestic companies did not produce them, and the foreign novelty quickly took over and strengthened the leading positions in the Russian market. Nevertheless, today our companies also produce a very decent technique, as evidenced by the reviews. Wall mounted film heater "Trio" - one of the most popular, and in terms of price / quality ratio is almost unparalleled. By the way, the cost of domestic products is lower by 10-15% than the European one. There are already Russian manufacturers who have earned a good reputation. For example, the film heater "Home comfort" reviews are positive. It is relatively inexpensive and at the same time quality equipment. A large selection and price availability make film IO very popular. In addition, they are able to decorate even the most rigorous interior, make it more vivid and colorful. Be careful when choosing film heaters. Reviews about them can be positive and not very much, which depends on the manufacturer and the cost of the product.