TOP 17 best electric boilers according to customer reviews

Cold weather is ahead and it will be very difficult to be in a private house, where there is often no centralized heating. For this reason, it is recommended to install heating boilers in such rooms. The best option would be to use an electric boiler, because it has a number of advantages over other types of heating.

When using electric boilers, smoke or exhaust gases are not generated, which must be constantly disposed of. In addition, its maintenance is simple and safe. And also this type of heating is safe and profitable from an economic point of view.

Pros and cons of electric boilers

Each heating system has both advantages and disadvantages. But in our review we will take a closer look at electric boilers.

Advantages:

1. Relatively affordable cost - the purchase and maintenance of this type of boiler for heating is the cheapest among all heating devices.
2. A wide range of products.
3. Safety - if the wiring is of high quality and there are fuses, then the likelihood of fires is extremely low. And also this effect is achieved due to the fact that there is no need to use fuel for the operation of the boiler.
4. Compact dimensions.
5. Ease of use - in order to turn on the heating, you just need to press the necessary buttons.
6. Lack of noise.
7. High efficiency.
8. Simple construction.
9. Environmental friendliness - there are no harmful emissions and unpleasant smell during the operation of an electric boiler.

Disadvantages:

• The high price of electricity.
• In the event of a power outage, the boiler will not work.
• The presence of certain requirements for the quality and composition of the coolant.
• If the boiler consumes more than 9 kWh, then it is necessary to obtain permission to use a network with a voltage of 380V, which is problematic in old houses.

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Best wall models

Boilers for autonomous heating are divided not only by the type of fuel, but also by their design. Depending on the possible location, these devices are divided into floor-standing and wall-mounted. The productivity of the former is higher, because a heating element can be installed in them, which will be much more powerful than the standard one. They can be used to heat large rooms. Wall mounted boilers will be an excellent solution for apartments or small houses.

Among the wall-mounted boilers, the following models can be distinguished:

RusNIT 208M

The Russian-made boiler is light and small. It can be used as a main or auxiliary device for heating buildings, the area of ​​which does not exceed 80 m²... The heating element in this device is made of stainless steel.
RusNIT 208M is capable of maintaining temperatures from 5 to 30 degrees. It can operate in networks with a voltage of 220 or 380 V.

Benefits:

1. Affordable cost.
2. A circulation pump can be connected.
3. The coolant temperature is regulated in the range of 35-85 degrees.
4. Safety - a thermal switch prevents the liquid from heating over 90 degrees, the boiler will not turn on if the system is not filled.

Disadvantages:

• The boiler output is not set in automatic mode.
• To connect to the mains you have to "get confused".

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RusNIT 209M

This type of boiler can be used in rooms with an area of ​​up to 90 m²... The power of this equipment is 9 kWh, which is regulated in percent. For small rooms, you can set it at around 70%. Therefore, owners of small apartments and small houses can purchase this heating device. The quality of heating can be increased by using a pump that accelerates the circulation of the liquid through the heating element and thus heats the room.
The advantages of this type of boiler:

1. It can function at low mains voltage.
2. Equipped with a temperature control sensor.
3. In the coolant, temperature limit values ​​are monitored.

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EVAN Warmos-IV-5

This model is budget and economical. But it should be noted that the lack of power completely covers all the advantages. This device has got a stylish appearance, can be connected to a heated floor and is able to maintain the temperature at a certain level.

Benefits:

• Built-in screen for displaying messages.
• Direct connection to underfloor heating is possible.
• Support for temperature conditions from 5 to 35 degrees.
• Equipped with anti-freeze function.
• Antifreeze can be used as a heating fluid.
• Protected against voltage surges.

Disadvantage:

1. Insufficiently powerful device - 5 kWh.

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Buderus Logamax E213-10

The power of this boiler is 10 kWh. This electric boiler is characterized by safety, which is determined in the monitoring of performance indicators.

Properties:

• The pressure in the system is measured with a thermomanometer.
• The circulation of the liquid in the boiler takes place through the use of a three-stage pump.
• The body of the device is protected from overheating thanks to a temperature sensor.
• If the pressure in the boiler is low, the system will not start working.

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Vaillant eloBLOCK VE 9

The manufacturer under the name Vaillant places particular emphasis on the appearance of its products: the control menu is very simple, and the main functional elements are hidden. This model of the heating device is operated with only one button, and all messages appear on the screen, which is two-segment. The power of this equipment is 9 kWh.

Pros:

1. Can be used in rooms with an area not exceeding 90 m².
2. It can be connected to the "warm floor" technology.
3. Additionally, you can connect a water heater.

Disadvantage:

• 380V power supply is not supported.

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Protherm Skat 9 KR 13 v

This boiler differs from all of the above not only in its design, but also in its parameters. The main "highlight" of this device is that the declared efficiency is 99.5%.

Benefits:

1. The water pressure in the system is monitored automatically.
2. All controls are located on the body.
3. There is a possibility of remote control.
4. Does not freeze.

Minus:

• Insignificant power - 2.3 kWh.

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Wespe Heizung Foreman 4.5

With this wall-mounted heater, you can heat a room up to 80 m².

Boiler properties:

• The power varies in the range of 1.5-4.5 kWh.
• Electronic control.
• There is a screen;
• Can be connected to underfloor heating.
• Possibility of manual control.
• Overheat protection.

Minus:

1. Before starting the boiler, you have to make a little effort.

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Savitr Lux 9

This device is expensive, but at the same time powerful enough and has a number of functions.

Benefits:

1. The boiler is single-circuit.
2. The power is 9 kWh.
3. Electronic control.
4. Built-in circulation pump.
5. Functionality.
6. The presence of the screen.
7. External control can be used.
8. There is overheating protection.

Disadvantages:

• The contactor cannot boast of its quality.
• The complexity of the boiler disassembly, which is associated with a remote pressure gauge.
• There is no data on the average daily temperature.

Best Medium Power Models

Protherm Skat 12 KR 13

This boiler model is the best option for heating living quarters up to 120 m².

Advantages:

1. Small-sized.
2. Silent.
3. Easy to install.
4. Easy to operate.
5. Equipped with a pressure sensor.
6. In case of overheating, an emergency shutdown of the boiler occurs.
7. Protected against freezing.
8. The coolant can be heated from 40 to 85 degrees.
9. The efficiency is 99.5%.

Disadvantages:

• Large electricity costs.
• To get hot water, you need to connect the boiler.
• Additional installation of a voltage regulator is required.

Vaillant eloBLOCK VE 12

This boiler is perfect for heating a room up to 120 m², and its management is very simple, which will appeal to people who are not very "friendly" with technology.

Pros:

1. The accuracy of work is achieved through the use of microprocessor control.
2. Comfortable backlit screen.
3. A function by which the boiler is controlled depending on the weather.
4. There is a possibility of remote control.
5. Equipped with frost protection.

Minuses:

• A voltage stabilizer connection is required.
• To get hot water, you need to connect a boiler, which is not included in the kit.
• The components are expensive.

Buderus Logamax E213-10

The German brand is popular in the market for its high quality and reliable products. The Logamax E213-10 boiler is no exception to this rule.

Benefits:

1. High quality materials.
2. Power 10 kWh.
3. Circulating pump.
4. Pressure sensor.
5. Overheat protection.

Minuses:

• Cost.
• Mandatory use of a voltage stabilizer - German quality assumes a stable voltage in the network, so the purchase of this device is simply necessary.

Kospel EKCO. L2 12

A boiler from a Polish manufacturer can be used to heat a building with an area of ​​up to 120 m2. This device received an interesting design and small dimensions. It includes a room temperature regulator, a circulation pump, and a pressure gauge.

Pros:

1. Affordable price.
2. In case of emergency, the power supply will stop.
3. Overheating and frost protection system.
4. The efficiency is 99.4%.
5. Compactness.

Among the disadvantages are:

• There is no expansion tank.
• Warranty service is provided for 1 year only.

Protherm Skat 12KR

It can heat rooms with an area of ​​120 m2. Electricity consumption here will depend on whether the heat is leaving the room or not. In addition, the emphasis must be placed on the reliability of this device.

Advantages:

1. There is frost protection.
2. You can connect a boiler.
3. Very high level of efficiency.
4. Equipped with a pressure sensor.
5. Easy to operate.
6. Compactness.
7. Easy to install.
8. Power 12 kWh.

Minuses:

• It is necessary to install a voltage regulator.

Kospel EKCO.L1Z-15

This heating device is expensive. But, despite this, it can heat the room up to 180 m²... Note that the operating mode can be determined for a week in advance.

Benefits:

1. Compactness.
2. Silence.
3. Reliability - achieved through multiple protection systems.
4. It is possible to connect a boiler.
5. Complete with pump and pressure gauge.
6. Teng is equipped with a filter.

Disadvantages:

• Use only purified water, otherwise the boiler will be damaged.
• High price.
• The control panel is located high.
• If the heating element fails, you will have to change the entire flask.

The best models for large spaces

Protherm Stingray 24 KR 13

The Czech-made device received a power of 24 kWh. This boiler is very reliable and safe to use.

Advantages:

1. Overheat protection.
2. Compactness.
3. You can connect a boiler.
4. The temperature regime of the coolant varies from 30 to 85 degrees.
5. Frost protection.
6. The efficiency is 99.5%.
7. The warranty period is 2 years.

Disadvantages:

• A voltage regulator is required.
• The boiler is working quite loudly.

Evan Warmos QX-18

The most powerful boiler among domestic manufacturers. This device is controlled in automatic mode, but you can also use manual mode. It functions stably even under voltage drop conditions, but it is still better to purchase a stabilizer.

Pros:

1. Versatility - suitable for any type of premises.
2. Quiet work.
3. The ability to set the required temperature for up to one week.
4. Protected against overheating and short circuit.
5. Equipped with a pressure sensor.
6. Built-in pump.
7. In case of an emergency, it emits a characteristic sound signal.

Minuses:

• Great weight.
• Bulky.
• Condensation appears.

ZOTA 24 Lux

This boiler has a high power and can heat rooms up to 240 m²... This device is also made in Russia and can be purchased at a democratic price. This boiler is compact in size, easy to use and maintain.

The air temperature varies between 5-35 degrees. The required temperature is maintained due to the automatic selection mode. The Zota Lux 24 is powered only from a 380 V network. There is also an overheating protection system.

Benefits:

1. Power 24 kWh.
2. Malfunctions are diagnosed automatically.
3. Efficiency 99%.

Disadvantages:

• Replacing the heating element is an expensive procedure.
• A voltage regulator is required.

In this review, we tried to reveal all the advantages and disadvantages of electric boilers, and also talked about the most popular models of various capacities. Now the decision is only yours.

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