The best convector for home 2021 - Ballu, Electrolux or Hyundai?

There is an approximate scheme for calculating the power of the heater to the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe heated room. Every hundred watts heats one square meter. But the key word here is “approximate”, since in the case of the converter, other parameters also affect this:

• heater type;
• the size and shape of the gratings;
• the size of the device itself;
• the presence or absence of a thermostat, as well as its type.

This is clearly seen in the example of our nominees. All of them have a heater of 2 kilowatts, while models from Balu and Electrolux are designed for 25 squares, Hyundai - for 22, and Giant and Resanta - for 20. That is, only two models fall under the design scheme, while the rest have slightly higher efficiency.

But even here there are some conventions that need to be taken into account. The convector drives air through itself, so much depends on the height of the ceilings in the room. It would be much more correct to count not in square, but in cubic meters, but manufacturers do not do this. Simply put, this value is rather a convention, showing that the electric heater has an increased or standard efficiency.

There are many types of heaters and the safety and reliability of the device largely depend on this.In addition, this seriously affects the final price tag of the product. The oldest and almost unused is STICH type heater. This is an ordinary nichrome wire mounted on a dielectric panel. It heats up quickly and also cools down quickly, and the heating of the room occurs almost instantly.

But such a scheme also has its drawbacks. For example, it quickly burns oxygen and is the most unsafe. Yes, the case of the device is closed, but getting inside something cannot be ruled out anyway. The wire heats up to 300 degrees. This type of heater is used only by one of our nominees - Hyundai H-HV18-20-UI1323. True, the manufacturer indicates that this is a modern, modernized STICH, but the fact remains. We give him third place.

More modern technology is monolith. In it, the heating element is completely hidden in the housing. It is safe and reliable, but heating is slower. The monolith is in the 4 remaining models, but this name is generalized, since there are many options for such a heater. Electrolux and Giant use the classic X-configuration scheme for a monolith. It is the oldest and has not been used in more expensive versions of convectors for a long time. Yes, this is a monolith, but many years have passed since its appearance and technology has stepped forward. More advanced versions are at Resant and Baloo. In the first case, this is the construction "Hedgehog", and in the second - a system of its own design Double G Force.

For economical operation of the heater, it needs a thermostat. This device detects the temperature in the room and turns off the device when it is reached. As soon as the temperature falls below the set mark, the heating is switched on again. Thermostats can be of two types: electronic and mechanical. Both do their job perfectly, but it should be understood that the mechanical version has a conditional mode setting. Mechanics cannot accurately determine the temperature, so in most cases it is not set.

The electronic version is more modern and convenient. Such thermostats are able to equalize the climate with an accuracy of one degree. A heater equipped with an electronic thermostat will be more economical and convenient to operate.

Despite the ubiquity of electronics, a mechanical thermostat has a right to exist. It is cheaper and easier to maintain.Yes, and the degree of reliability is higher. But electronics is still preferable. Among our nominees, modern technologies are used by Balu and Giant. The remaining models share an honorable second place, as they work with mechanical thermostats.

Any heater, electric or liquid, gives off exactly as much heat as the area of ​​\u200b\u200bits heating element allows. That is, the larger the unit, the faster it will warm the room. If we take models with the same parameters, but one is large and the other is small, then the first will gain the desired temperature much faster and spend less energy on it.

In our case, we have already found out the area for which the convector is designed, and if this parameter triples for you personally, and you are ready to purchase a model with such characteristics, then you want it to be as compact as possible. Our nominees are as follows:

As you can see, the height of all is almost the same, around 400 millimeters. This is a definite standard for convectors. The width is also not much different, although the Hyundai and Resanta are 10 centimeters wider. But there is a difference in thickness, and it is noticeable. Here, these two models clearly win. This is a very important parameter, especially if you decide to mount the heater on the wall.It will be comparable to a conventional heating radiator, while the Giant and Baloo are the thickest, which is not good, especially if you have a private house or apartment where the window sills are not very wide.

The degree of security is marked with the abbreviation IP, which stands for Ingress Protection. These letters are usually followed by two numbers or one number and a letter. For example, consider models from Balu, Electrolux and Giant, since they have the same degree of protection IP24 and they all share the first place in the nomination. So, the number 2 in the marking means protection from solid objects. In our case, particles with a diameter of more than 12.5 millimeters will not penetrate through the grate. That is, there is no protection from dust here and cannot be, which is natural for a convector that heats the air with an electric element.

The second digit, in our case 4, is the degree of protection against moisture. She tells us that the device is protected from direct splashes, which will not harm it. Even if some drops get inside and fall on the heater, they will simply evaporate.

The Hyundai convector has a different situation. Here the degree of protection is IP 20, that is, the grate will also not let large solid particles through, but it is not protected from moisture at all. This is due to the heater used.If for previous models it is a monolith, where the element itself is hidden in an impenetrable case, then for Hyundai it is STICH, that is, a completely open heating element, which is not allowed to get liquid. From sudden cooling, the wire will simply burn out.

In Resant, we see a different IPX4 marking. The letter X in this case means that the device is not protected from solid objects in any way, that is, in theory there could be a number 0 here. This does not tell us that the heating element is outside and you can get burned on it. In this case, just zero would be used. No, it's just that the manufacturer does not label the protection against solid objects, since it does not matter. A defense from moisture marked with the number 4, that is, all models with this level can be used in wet rooms, for example, put them in the bathroom.

Weight is not the most important value for a convector. You don't often have to carry it in your arms. All models have stands with wheels and can be mounted on the wall. But if you have a private house and you still plan to change the location of the convector, then you would like it to be as light as possible.

There are two winners in this nomination at once: Hyundai, which showed the best result of 4.1 kilograms, and Baloo with 4.7 kg. Second place is also shared by two participants: Electrolux and Giant, both weighing 5.3 kilograms. And Resanta, weighing 6 kilograms and being the heaviest, goes to the third position.

An electric heater is not the safest thing. Yes, all manufacturers pay a lot of attention to this issue, but a heating element is a heating element, even if it is completely monolithic. Most of the auxiliary options in convectors are aimed at providing protection, but there are also those that affect banal convenience, which is also very important:

When installing the convector on a stand, it is very easy to drop it, especially if there are children or pets in the house. All models are protected from tipping over, as well as from overheating. These are the main options regulated by the standards. True, Hyundai and Resanta are limited to them only, so we send them to third place in the nomination. Electrolux and Baloo share the second position. They have many additions that affect both safety and convenience.And the absolute winner is the Giant, where in addition to the standard options there is also a timer with which the heater can be left on when leaving the house. And parental control, which does not allow the child to turn on the heating without your knowledge.

Any electrical device has an expiration date and working life. They can be different and depend on many factors. In particular, on how you operate the equipment and how carefully you take care of it. But if we take into account that the operation takes place under ideal conditions, the question remains how long the manufacturer is ready to fix the problem that has appeared or even replace the device.

In this nomination, the Electrolux electric convector won. It is guaranteed for three years. A long term, which is no longer in any of the models we are considering. The Giant brand has two years, so we give it the second place. Hyundai and Resanta are more modest and are ready to repair their equipment within a year from the date of purchase. Third place in the nomination.

But with Balu, everything is somewhat more complicated. The product description indicates that the manufacturer's warranty depends on the type of climate equipment. That is, there is no clear meaning.In practice, this leads to the fact that service centers have the right to decide for themselves how long to service the equipment. It could be a year, two or even three. But the wording is very vague and does not give a clear understanding, so it sends the model to the last place.

The best price tag among the models under consideration is that of the Resant heater. It costs about 5200 rubles, 500 rubles more expensive than Hyundai. They share first place in the category. The convector Balu is only slightly more expensive, about 6100 rubles. And Electrolux and Giant are the most expensive, almost 7 thousand rubles each.

From this, certain conclusions can be drawn. Yes, in terms of content and characteristics, Resanta and Hyundai lose a little to their competitors, hence the democratic price tag. Baloo, when filled, retains its attractiveness. Electrolux clearly takes part of the amount for its big name, while the price of the Giant is fully justified, and it will not work to wind it up for popularity. Be that as it may, Resanta and Hyundai win.

So, the best convector according to the set of criteria is Ballu BEC / EZER-2000. Excellent combination of price and quality. For the entire comparison, he took third place only twice, and if the manufacturer had not been so vague about his warranty obligations, then the overall score would have been even higher.

Electrolux and Giant, despite the small difference in points, can be put on the same pedestal. Both showed good results, but in the first case, the price tag is clearly overestimated due to the popularity of the brand, while the second model has richer equipment, although it costs the same.

The third place is also shared by two nominees. Hyundai and Resanta lose in terms of basic indicators, but they are the most budgetary and simple. If you have a private house and you do not plan to constantly drive the convector, then it makes sense to pay attention to them. In some cases, there is simply no need to overpay for options that will never be used. In addition, an electric convector is not the main heating, but an auxiliary one, and all the considered nominees perform their main function - space heating.