Infrared heater or quartz heater - which is better


Wall mounted quartz appliances

These are wall mount devices. They are located opposite the area of ​​the room that needs heating: a cot, a desk, etc.

Ballu BIH-L-2.0

pros

  • quality materials
  • easy installation
  • protective grill
  • thermostat

Minuses

  • case heating

From 2779 ₽

Power of 2000 W is sufficient to heat a room up to 20 sq. m. Rapidly heats up objects in the area of ​​the infrared stream, which ensures uniform heating of the room. Convenient fasteners, protective grill make the installation of the device and its operation easy and safe. Floor stand sold separately.

Engy PH-2000W

pros

  • wall and ceiling mounting
  • overheat protection
  • protective grill

Minuses

  • tilt angle does not change

From 2570 ₽

Model for quickly warming up the room. Available for wall or ceiling mounting - you can create hot spots where you need them. The device is equipped with a thermostat to maintain the set temperature. When overheated, the device automatically turns off.

EWT Strato IR 106 S

pros

  • waterproof case
  • weight 2 kg
  • design

Minuses

  • no thermostat and overheating protection

From 2603 ₽

Compact, economical, safe and environmentally friendly model. With its help, comfortable temperature conditions are easily created in the right place. Insignificant power, absence of noise during operation and foreign odors, reliably protected housing allow us to recommend it for safe heating of a crib or children's corner.

disadvantages

  • Large mass. The TeplEko 400 Watt device weighs 12 kg (600 × 350 × 25mm).

Thermostat EBERLE RTR-E 6163 for monolithic quartz heater

Monolithic quartz heaters can be a worthy option for heating summer cottages and private houses with a non-permanent residence. The thermostat of the device allows you to set the minimum temperature so that the power consumption is minimal and at the same time the walls do not freeze or mold from dampness does not appear.

Before leaving the country house or country house, you can set the device to a minimum temperature of + 5 ° C.

Note! Thermostats allow you to set the temperature in the range from + 5 ° C to + 30 ° C.

Floor standing

Models are equipped with tripods or legs. These are the best quartz heaters for creating warmth zones in the required areas of the premises.

Sakura SA-0670

pros

  • two power modes
  • overheating and rollover protection
  • low cost
  • mobility

Minuses

  • controversial design

From 625 ₽

Small size and weight of 3 kg make the device mobile and easy to use. Removable legs - saves storage space. Two power modes - 900 W and economical 450 W. The safety of the heater is ensured by automatic shutdown in case of overheating and overturning. A good choice for those wishing to get good results at low cost.

Ballu BIH-L-3.0

pros

  • universal installation,
  • smooth power control
  • protective grill.

Minuses

  • tripod sold separately
  • no rollover protection

From 3609 ₽

The powerful model (3000 W) is designed for heating rooms up to 30 sq. m. Compactness and weight 4.1 kg allow you to easily carry the heater. When installed on a wall, the angle of inclination is adjustable. Disadvantage - the tripod is purchased separately. Well suited for heating a country house - you can bring and take away with you.

Polaris PQSH 0208

pros

  • two power modes
  • low cost
  • overheating and rollover shutdown
  • low cost

Minuses

  • easily soiled

From 1080 ₽

Inexpensive model, mobile and safe. Convenient as an additional source of heat - it creates comfortable temperature conditions in the right place: at the desk, in the chair, in the bed, etc. The power switch allows you to select the most economical mode. The device is safe - it shuts down if it rolls over or overheats. The model is recommended for older people.

Which heater is better

A comparative table will help you choose a model that is suitable for a specific situation:

CriteriaInfrared heaterQuartz heater
EfficiencyEfficiency <0.95Efficiency> 0.95
Surface heating temperatureNot more than 70 ° СUp to 90 ° С
Environmental friendlinessHigh, both models are environmentally friendly
Climatic automationThere is a built-in thermostatThere is usually no built-in thermostat
Influence on the human bodyLong-term exposure to infrared radiation is unpleasantAbsent
StrengthHigh strength metal bodyLow strength quartz slab
Ease of installationHigh, both models are easy to install by yourself
Weight, ease of movementLow weight makes the heater easy to carryThe heavy weight of the ceramic plate makes it difficult to move the heater
ProfitabilityLowHigh
MaintainabilityHeater parts are easily replaced with new onesLow maintainability due to the solidity of the structure
Fire safetyHighLow
The costLowHigh

Best Energy Saving Quartz Heaters

Energy-saving models of heaters warm up the premises more efficiently and maintain the selected temperature, which makes their use economically beneficial.

DELTA D-018

pros

  • built-in fan
  • thermostat
  • humidifier
  • overheat protection

Minuses

  • fan noise
  • no rollover protection

From 1692 ₽

Appliance with fan for air convection - heating is faster and more even. The model is functional: four heating modes, two power modes (1000 - 2000 W), maintaining the selected temperature, a humidifier. The device is recommended for maintaining a microclimate in residential premises with a comfortable temperature and humidity.

Engy PH-2000N

pros

  • telescopic tripod
  • protective grill
  • overtemperature shutdown

Minuses

  • no rollover protection

From 2850 ₽

Heater for rooms up to 40 sq. m. Light weight and handy stand also allow using the device for drying painted surfaces. The built-in thermostat maintains the set temperature, significantly saving power consumption. A protective grill and an automatic overheating shut-off make the heater safe to use.

Jax JHSP-2000

pros

  • compactness
  • telescopic tripod
  • overheat protection

Minuses

  • high price

From 5020 ₽

The model is mounted either on a wall or on a telescopic tripod. The compact dimensions allow the device to be installed in an optimal place from the point of view of heating. The heater has two power levels (1000 and 2000 W), which saves energy. The device is not equipped with rollover protection and is more expensive than many of the same type.

On the pros and cons of TeplEko heaters

Devices "TeplEko" have their positive and negative sides. The company claims that these heaters are very economical and can heat a 15 m² room, using only 3.5 kW per day. In addition, it is argued that the service life of the device is practically unlimited.


Such batteries work silently, they do not buzz or click.

The heating element of the quartz heater does not come into contact with the atmosphere, and this makes the device fireproof. In addition, the monolithic structure of the device does not allow water to penetrate to the heater, which means that such batteries can be used in the bathroom.

One of the undoubted advantages of Tepleko is their affordable cost. In May 2020, such devices were sold for 2800 rubles.


Users note that such devices do not make the air in the room dry and fit organically into any interior. What can be noted among the disadvantages of this technique. First of all - the impossibility of adjusting the room temperature. The thermostat is optional. These batteries are always very hot. Therefore, if you have small children in your home, it can be quite dangerous.


To prevent accidental burns, it is recommended to use protective shields

And finally, the slab is very heavy, which puts forward additional requirements for the place and method of its fastening.

The best quartz heaters of the new generation

Heating devices are being improved. Wall-mounted stone heaters for the home appeared, presented as the best heating devices, since they are made of natural stone - talcomagnesite. However, quartz electric heaters, especially with modern carbon lamps, are confidently holding on to the top sellers.

Ballu BIH-LM-1.5

pros

  • three power levels
  • protection against dust and moisture
  • can be used outdoors

Minuses

  • short power cord

From 2190 ₽

The model is used both in residential premises and in production. The device is compact and lightweight. Equipped for carrying with a special handle. Three modes allow you to select the required power in a specific case. The high level of protection against moisture and dust ensures long trouble-free operation.

Engy PH-1500С

pros

  • thermoplastic housing
  • floor and table installation
  • profitability
  • overheat protection

Minuses

  • does not switch off when overturning

From 2444 ₽

A model with a rare desktop installation, which is sometimes very convenient. The device quickly heats up a room up to 15 sq. m., maintains the selected temperature using a thermostat. The electric heater is silent in operation, does not emit odors, does not burn oxygen from the air.

How to calculate the number of heaters for a room

TeplEko panels are sold with a technical data sheet, which indicates the volume of the room for which one device is designed. The standard device is capable of heating 18 m³. To find out the volume of your room, you need to use the formula known to every student: multiply the length, width and height of the room. This calculation is only suitable for apartments or houses with insulated walls.


If the walls of your summer cottage are not insulated, then consider that one stove can heat only 10 m³

Specifications

  • Consumption power - 0.4 kW.
  • Heating area - 14-16 square meters.
  • The operating panel temperature is +95 degrees Celsius.
  • Panel cooling - 2 degrees per minute.
  • Heater panel dimensions - 600x350x25 mm.
  • The weight of the structure is 12 kilograms.

This device can warm up a fairly spacious room, but if one is not enough, you can install two Tepleko quartz heaters in the room.

It is effective even when turned off, as cools down for about two hours... It picks up the maximum temperature when it is turned on in about 20 minutes. This may be the essence of energy savings, and the device itself is relatively low-power.

Most popular firms

Convectors and infrared heaters are in the lead in the list of consumer preferences today. Convectors of the famous brands Atlantic, Noirot, Electrolux, Neoclima are chosen as an additional source of heat for city apartments.

And infrared versions of UFO, ZENET are used even as the main heater in residential and office premises.

The correct choice of a highly efficient heater will not only create a comfortable living environment, but also save significant amounts on energy consumption.

Testimonials

Victor L., Moscow

In the parents' house - old type stove heating. Firewood was constantly needed. I decided to help them and installed 6 quartz heaters. Parents liked it! Easy to use, now there is no need to buy firewood and waste energy on kindling the stove.

Andrey Pak, Ivanovo

Thank you! I decided to try to heat my garage in this way - 4 stoves were enough. Before that I used diesel - terribly impractical and costly, unlike quartz.

Olga Petrovna Furmanov, Ivanovo region

My son made a birthday present - he bought a quartz heater for my little apartment. It turned out to be very profitable and convenient! I advised all the neighbors.

Maria Sh. St. Petersburg

A year ago she moved to a studio apartment. The central heating could not cope with the St. Petersburg weather in any way. I bought a quartz heater, and the apartment immediately became much warmer. It is also important for me that the heater does not dry the air, as it is harmful to the skin, and also that it fits into the interior of the apartment. Therefore, I am very pleased with the purchase!

Alexey Ivanov, Moscow

At first, doubts were raised whether buying a quartz heater would be more profitable than gas heating. But after careful calculations, it turned out that I would end up giving many times more for gas heating. In terms of quality, everything was fine too, and it is much easier and safer to install and use. It was also important for me as a father of 3 children.

What it is

It is very difficult to choose a heater for your home, office or any other room - the whole point is that it is very difficult to understand this ocean of heating devices. Along with many other types, there are quartz heaters, which are of interest to consumers.

Types of heaters

Nowadays, it is possible to purchase two types of these heating devices:

  • Monolithic. It is a flat panel with a textured pattern. The thickness is within 25 mm.
  • Infrared. The heating element is placed in a glass tube. Other elements of this device focus and transmit infrared radiation in the desired direction. They are also called reflectors.

Now about where this name came from - quartz. The answer is simple: quartz sand is used in its production. The tube in the infrared heater is made of quartz sand - an electric heater is placed in it, and in monolithic devices, the same sand is added to the solution that is used to make them.

A quartz heating device has been used to create an optimal temperature regime for more than a decade. During this time, it has been improved, and it has been made as safe and technologically advanced as possible.

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