Inverter heater - what is it? Which one to choose for a house or apartment? What are the types, their pros and cons? To buy a high-quality and reliable inverter heater, you need to know the answers to all these questions. In this article you will find out the answers to them and with this knowledge base you will be able to make the right choice.
What it is
The inverter heater works like an air conditioner. The main part of the design of the device is a heat pump, which consists of an indoor and outdoor unit. The indoor unit acts as a heat exchanger, inside which freon is supplied under high pressure. Freon temperature can reach 70–80 ° C. After heating, it goes to the outdoor unit, where the pressure is lower. Here freon passes from a liquid to a gaseous state, as a result of which it gives off its heat.
Inverter heaters are very efficient. Even in rooms with very low temperatures, it works all the same intensively, and at the same time without losing efficiency. It is not necessary to constantly monitor the operation of the heater; it itself reduces the intensity of work when the required air temperature has reached the room.
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Advantages and disadvantages of an inverter heater
The main advantage of such a heater is the absence of the need to obtain permission for its installation and use, which, for example, a gas boiler cannot boast of. Other advantages include:
- work safety;
- environmental friendliness;
- noiselessness;
- the ability to work in a very cold room with low temperatures;
- energy saving;
- automatically reduces the operating power when the set room temperature is reached.
A significant drawback of the device is its high price and the fact that a weak power grid will not pull the operation of an inverter heater. Also, the repair of the device is extremely difficult, the necessary parts for replacement can be expected for several months.
Types of inverter heaters for home
The most popular home inverter heater is gas, which runs on natural or liquefied gas. This is the most economical type of such devices - they give off the maximum amount of heat with minimum energy consumption.
The next type is an infrared inverter heater. The principle of operation of such a device is that infrared rays do not heat the air itself, but objects and surfaces that it collides with, and these objects already give off heat to the environment. By the same principle, the sun heats the planet. This heater will heat up your home well, but it works best in gazebos, terraces or outdoors.
The last type of inverter heaters are ordinary-looking air conditioners, but heat pumps are additionally installed in them.
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How to choose the right inverter heater for your home
The main parameter that you need to pay attention to when choosing an inverter heater is safety in use. The heater must be equipped with high-quality wiring that can cope with the high voltage of the network and, even in the event of fire, will quickly decay and will not create a fire hazard. Heaters must also have:
- European Conformity Marking (CE) —The presence of this mark means that the product is manufactured in accordance with the requirements of the European Union directives and guarantees safety for health and the environment.
- Quality certificates, as well as mandatory documents, as well as the CE marking, which must be included in the heater package.
- Serial number - bona fide manufacturers always write a serial number on their product, so that in case of complaints it would be easier and faster to find the manufacturers and understand the problem.
If you choose a specific device, then preference should be given to Japanese manufacturers such as Samsung, Toshiba or Daikin. Japan was the very first to start producing inverter heaters and so far no one has succeeded in surpassing them in terms of the quality of work and maintenance of devices. A feature of Toshiba heaters is the presence of an air filter that fights bacteria that lead to various diseases.
How to use the device correctly
Unlike an oil heater or central heating, inverter heaters automatically reduce their power when the room reaches the set temperature, which will save customers money. To achieve the maximum shelf life of the device, there are several rules that will prolong its life:
- the distance from the device to the nearest object or surface should not be less than 40 centimeters;
- it is not recommended to leave it on overnight;
- do not put wet clothes on it;
- do not mount the device near a window.
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