TOP 12 best infrared heaters according to customer reviews

We offer you a rating of the best infrared heaters of 2019 for review. These devices, which have long and firmly earned recognition in European countries, are just beginning to gain popularity in our country. Why? Because they are much more expensive than other types of heating equipment and do not heat at all like other devices, and this is what raises doubts about their safety for health. But, this is nothing more than prejudice and the usual misunderstanding of the essence.

How does an infrared heater work?

Its heating effect can be compared to solar energy. It does not warm the air, but heats all the objects in the room: furniture, paintings, cups and, of course, people. And the heat from them begins to heat up the air.

Moreover, unlike other (oil, spiral and gas heaters), the air begins to heat up from the floor, and not from the very top, which significantly speeds up the heating of the room. But, these heaters heat not only the premises. They are very effective even on the street, for example, in an open gazebo, because they do not heat the air outside, which is unrealistic to warm up, but directly people and objects, as mentioned above.

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What you need to understand when purchasing this device

This type of technique takes effect instantly. Literally five minutes after turning on, the room just gets hot. But if you turn it off, the temperature drops just as quickly.

That is, if you do not have any other type of heater that keeps the temperature in the room for a long time (for example, a convector heater), then you should not rush to buy an infrared one. It is good only to instantly warm up a cold space while another device is gaining momentum.

For example, it is not recommended to leave it on at night, as the permissible dose of infrared radiation will be exceeded. It can work safely for about 3-4 hours in a row. Not even just safe, but good for health (infrared rays kill viruses).

Then it needs to be turned off for a while. Will you not get up at night to do this? Therefore, it can be considered not the main type of heater, but an auxiliary one, especially since its constant use is an expensive pleasure: it consumes too much electricity.

Now let's look at which infrared heater is better to choose. We draw your attention to the fact that when choosing, you should not rely on less powerful devices: in this case, the more powerful it is, the more effective.

They come in various modifications:

• Floor
• Ceiling
• Wall mounted

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As winter approaches, the demand for heaters is growing. With all the variety of equipment sold, not all samples are equally useful and practical. Infrared heaters do not consume energy to heat the device, therefore they are more economical, they heat up quickly, they do not burn oxygen in the room, like gas ones. These are the most important qualities and advantages of this type of technique.After reviewing customer reviews, expert opinions, I have compiled a rating of the best infrared heaters of 2019.

TOP 4 floor infrared heaters

Timberk TCH Q1 800

The rating is opened by a neat and cute IR heater for floor / table placement. Power - 800 W, heats a room up to 10 m²... It works in 1 heating mode, there is a power adjustment and a switch with a light indicator on the case. The heater is equipped with an overheating or overturning shutdown system and a thermostat. A handle is provided on the back for ease of use and carrying

A budgetary, but high-quality, compact model does an excellent job of its duties. It has very sensitive fall protection: if you want to move the device even a little, it turns off immediately, but you can move it, provided that a short power cord is enough. Price - 700 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 89% of buyers recommend this product.

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Ballu BHH / M-09N

Ballu compact heater has a power of 900 W, is able to heat a room up to 15 m²... In this respect, it is ahead of the previous model Timberk TCH Q1 800. Equipped with an automatic overtemperature shutdown system, a rollover protection system and a thermostat to maintain a stable temperature. For control, a block with two buttons is provided - with full and half power. The heater instantly reaches operating temperature. Thanks to the O2 Safety System technology, it does not burn oxygen or dry the air. Due to the absence of convection during the operation of the heater, microscopic dust does not rise into the air. The device can operate in two modes: heating 1 at 400 W and heating 2 at 800 W. The heater has an IP20 class of dust and moisture resistance.

The Ballu model differs from its competitor Timberk TCH in higher power, larger heating area, 2 operating modes. Perfectly warms the room, but at the first few turns it often smells like burnt plastic. The device emits a very bright light, can replace a night light. Ballu BHH / M-09N has frequent problems with heating elements, which often fail. Less well built than Timberk TCH. Price - 850 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 79% of buyers recommend this product.

Hyundai H-HC3-10-UI998

The Hyundai brand model has a power of 1000 W, the heated area is up to 15m²as well as the Ballu BHH / M-09N model. It can work in three modes: at powers of 330, 660 and 1000 W. Equipped with automatic overtemperature shutdown system, rollover protection system, thermostat to maintain a stable temperature. Has the first class of electrical protection and IPX0 class of moisture protection. There is a convenient handle for carrying, an adjustable stand. There is a power regulator on the body.

The powerful Hyundai model very quickly warms up a small room, works in 3 modes. These features are not available in Ballu BHH / M-09N and even more so in Timberk TCH Q1 800 with 1 operating mode. But for the Hyundai device, I have big complaints about the build quality, which leaves much to be desired. It happens that badly screwed parts rumble inside the device, the case is often damaged or poorly assembled. Price - 1500 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 95% of buyers recommend this product.

Polaris PKSH 0508H

Ranking leader among outdoor models.Power - 800 W, heats a room up to 20 m², 2 positions - vertical and horizontal. A carbon heating element is located inside the device: due to it, more room heating is provided. The heater can work in 2 modes, just like Ballu BHH / M-09N. Equipped with an automatic overtemperature shutdown system, a two-position rollover protection system, a thermostat to maintain a stable temperature. Unlike the described devices, the Polaris model has a timer function up to 3 hours, which is convenient. The device is made in a metal case, there is a convenient handle for carrying.

The Polaris heater turned out to be very economical, like the Timberk TCH Q1 800, but heats up to 20 m²rather than 10 or 15 like competitors. Practical: it has a timer function up to three hours, it can be positioned vertically or horizontally, but it is unstable in the vertical position. The price - 2700 rubles - I think is overpriced, and if you consider that for this money you can take 2 Ballu BHH / M-09N or Timberk TCH Q1 800 models, then there is no expediency of buying Polaris. On the Yandex. Market 97% of buyers recommend this product.

TOP-4 wall mounted IR heaters

Timberk TCH AR7 1000

Timberk wall heater has a power of 1000 W, heated area - up to 10 m²... The device can only work in one mode with a minimum installation height of 1 m 80 cm. It can be used in an apartment or in open spaces: on balconies, loggias, terraces. Equipped with overheating protection, IP20 moisture protection class.

Very high quality inexpensive model that has become very popular. Can be hung on a wall or ceiling. It is compact, so it will not be too conspicuous, it copes with its duties perfectly. The only drawback I can name is the small heating area, otherwise it is an excellent heater. Price - 1850 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 100% of buyers recommend this product.

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Ballu BIH-AP4-0.6

The model of the Russian company Ballu has an unusual look. Heats a room up to 6 m2², which is almost half less than the Timberk TCH AR7 1000. It has a low power - only 600 W, but it is more economical. Thanks to the patented compact shape of the body, the heater under the ceiling visually looks narrower, thinner, it is convenient to install. A high degree of dust and moisture protection IP54 and anodizing of the surface with a thickness of 25 microns guarantee a long service life of the heater. The set includes universal swivel brackets for convenient installation and adjustment of the heating angle at an angle with a step of 30 °. The body is made of stainless steel, covered with heat-resistant paint.

The model is popular for its design. When installed on the ceiling, it looks like a luminaire, and thanks to special fixings it can be positioned at an angle of 30 °. A small room heats up very quickly. Does not burn oxygen, works silently. To heat a room larger than 6 m2², you will need 2-3 devices. On the downside, I will attribute the lack of protection against overheating, since I believe that safety comes first. Price - 2500 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 93% of buyers recommend this product.

Hyundai H-HC4–25-UI710

The device is designed for wall mounting: the kit includes brackets, as in the Ballu BIH-AP4-0.6 model. Additionally, you can purchase a proprietary variable height portable tripod. The device has a power of 2500 W, is capable of heating a room up to 30m2, which differs from the same Ballu model. There is overheating protection.

The device is very powerful, it is enough for heating 30 m² unlike Ballu BIH-AP4-0.6 with its maximum area of ​​6 m² - the difference is just huge. Equipped with an overheating protection system, which is not available in BIH-AP4-0.6. On the downside, I could include a high power consumption and lack of protection against water. If you are going to place this heater in a gazebo, make sure that no water drips onto it. Price - 2700 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 100% of buyers recommend this product.

Ballu BIH-L-2.0

Another Ballu model has a power of 2000 watts. Heated area - 20m²... Unlike Hyundai H-HC4-25-UI710, it is protected against moisture: the device can be used in the rain and in open spaces. A reliable safety system ensures stable operation: the convective cooling system prevents excessive heating of the heater, a steel chrome grille protects against accidental contact, and a built-in thermostat protects against overheating. The case is made of impact resistant steel with perforations for cooling. Supplied with universal brackets for mounting the instrument to a wall, ceiling or any other surface, thumbscrews for mounting brackets without tools.

This model is overrated. Price - 3300 rubles. The manufacturer gives a 2-year warranty. But usually this model does not finish even up to a year, since after a couple of months its lamp burns out - a consumable, therefore it is not considered a warranty case, and replacing the lamp costs 2,000 rubles. I don't see the point in such a purchase, if every 2 months you need to spend 2 thousand on its repair. For 3300 rubles, you can take a model no worse, and in many respects even better, for example, Hyundai H-HC4-25-UI710. On the Yandex. Market 90% of buyers recommend this product.

TOP 4 ceiling infrared heaters

Almac IK5

Ceiling infrared heater in a stylish case. Easy to install, fixed to the ceiling in any convenient place. Suitable for domestic and office premises, including rooms with high humidity and balconies. Power - 500 W, maximum heating area - 10 m². The heater can be hung up to a height of 3 m. Additionally, a thermostat can be connected to maintain the set temperature.

The device has low power, heats up rather weakly, does not fully cope with its functions. With long-term operation, the case heats up very much: the manufacturer claims that the maximum is up to 80 degrees, but in fact it is much higher. The connection instructions are very incomprehensible, not everyone will figure it out on their own. Price - 2100 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 88% of buyers recommend this product.

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RESANTA ICO-800

The device is based on an advanced infrared design. It will quickly heat any living or industrial premises. Power - 800 W, which distinguishes it from the previous model, the maximum heating area is up to 10 m².The heater is mounted at a distance of 2.5-3.5 m from the floor on special brackets provided on the body. Protection class - IP20. The casing is made of steel; inside the casing with a heat-resistant coating, reflective aluminum panels and tubular electric heaters are installed. During operation, heating elements transfer thermal energy to the panels, which, in turn, emit energy already in the infrared spectrum.

The IKO-800 copes well with its duties only at a distance of up to 1 meter, if you place the device higher, you will practically not feel any heat: it, like the ALMAC IK 5 model, lacks power. I have no complaints about the build quality: the case is made of steel, has an IP20 protection class, which means that it can be used, for example, when it is raining, in semi-open rooms. Price - 2350 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 81% of buyers recommend this product.

Ballu BIH-S2-0.6

The next Ballu model, only ceiling type, has a power of 600 W, the maximum heating area is up to 12 m². The device looks unusual outwardly, differs from the described samples in that it can be attached not only to a regular ceiling, but also to a suspended Armstrong type with a cell of 600 × 600 mm. The device has a moisture-proof case, equipped with a thermostat for stable operation and maintaining the desired temperature. The maximum heating efficiency is ensured by double thermal insulation and additional shielding, which reduces heat loss due to heating of the back side of the device.

Ballu's device once again stands out from the competition with its unusual design. The key differences from RESANT IKO-800 and Almac IK5 are the built-in thermostat and the ability to be mounted on suspended ceilings. On a white ceiling, this device will be invisible. It has a low power, but this does not prevent it from heating the room well enough, although several devices will be needed for better heating. Price - 3600 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 100% of buyers recommend this product.

Timberk TCH A5 1500

Timberk has a power of 1500 watts. The maximum heated area is 16 m². These two indicators differ from those already listed. TCH A5 - the ability to combine several devices into a group up to 3000 W of total power using additional. options (TMS X2 HP1, TMS X3 HP1). Powerful reflector with high reflectance - over 90%. Quickly reaches operating power. It is possible to connect the TMS 08.CH remote control and the TMS 09.CH or TMS 11.CH room thermostat. There is no built-in thermostat, unlike the Ballu BIH-S2-0.6 model.

The leader in the rating of ceiling heaters: has the highest power, it is possible to combine the devices into a group for better heating. None of the competitors have this option. Of great practical importance is control from the remote control, which is purchased separately. Competitors cannot boast of such a "trick" either. I was surprised by the lack of a built-in thermostat, but you can purchase it separately and connect it. I didn’t like the loud crackling sound during heating and cooling, there is no such defect either in Ballu BIH-S2-0.6, or even in the budget Almac IK5. Price - 3800 rubles. On the Yandex. Market 95% of buyers recommend this product.

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