Why choose a thermal emitter and not another type of heating?

Currently, there are many types of heating to keep your home warm in winter, but not all offer the same features. For us, the most important thing is that you know all the options that exist and which ones offer you the most benefit. Therefore, in this article, besides informing you about the different ways to heat your home, we will focus on thermal emitters as they stand out above the rest in many aspects. Let's see why! 

What types of heating are most used today?

We recommend that you evaluate all available options to adequately meet your heating needs, and choose one that doesn’t spike energy bills at the end of the month and doesn’t risk the health of your home's inhabitants. Again, we advise you to use thermal emitters, but we also want to introduce you to the other heating systems available in the market.

Firstly, we will mention the fireplaces and stoves using wood, coal, or pellets, ideal for large homes. When talking about products related to gas, we will mention catalytic, balanced flue, or infrared stoves. Within the category of electric heating are electric convectors, halogen or quartz stoves, and air conditioning heaters. Apart from all the mentioned categories, there is also the option to install a radiator system that works with natural gas or to install underfloor heating.

Why use a thermal emitter?

The thermal emitter is a type of fixed heating (mounted on the wall) and efficient that only works when connected to the electrical network, and from there, it is responsible for transforming the energy from the said network into heat, thanks to different internal technologies, fluids, and materials. It is usually built in aluminum because this is a material that transmits heat optimally and with high performance.

It incorporates an electronic control thermostat with which you can manage the operation of the emitter itself. This way, these efficient devices will allow you to adjust their consumption to your real heating needs. We could say that the thermal emitter is similar to a low-consumption electric radiator and, in fact, it is perfect for homes where the need for many hours of heating is indispensable to maintain adequate comfort.

Types of emitters

Depending on the heater element included inside, thermal emitters are divided into:

• Dry: characterized by offering maximum temperature homogeneity, heating up quickly and providing optimal performance. Their resistances are designed to transmit heat by conduction. If you want to use an appliance between 0 and 5 hours but want to heat the room quickly, we recommend choosing one of this type.
• Fluid: incorporate a liquid that is responsible for distributing heat evenly throughout the appliance. It stands out for its efficient operation and rapid recirculation within the device. If you need to heat a room between 5 and 8 hours, this model will be more appropriate. Remember that they are characterized by retaining more heat but take longer to heat the room. Therefore, they are perfect for adding to complete installations where you use the equipment in an integral heating system that covers the entire home.
• Ceramic: due to their interior ceramic material and composition of solid elements with high conductivity, these devices provide the greatest thermal inertia. Their heating is slower, but their heat is direct. Therefore, they are perfect for uses of more than 4 hours a day. These emitters generate heat even when you have reached the desired temperature, but without consuming more energy.

Advantages of thermal emitters

Although we could cite many benefits, we will highlight that they do not generate combustion, therefore providing maximum safety. In addition, they are very easy to install and use, and are environmentally friendly elements, as they do not consume oxygen or produce smoke, odors, or gases.

On the other hand, unlike other systems, you will not need to perform periodic reviews of the device. It will only be an indispensable requirement, however, that you calculate the power to choose based on the square meters of the room you want to heat. There are devices from 450W to 2000W. We advise you to calculate between 80W and 100W per m2.

The temperature of its surface never becomes too high, so you will avoid burns when touching the slats. You will not have to do any work nor install pipes. It will be enough to plug it into the electrical outlet for it to start emitting heat. You should keep in mind that each emitter is independent, and you can program them, in case you have several, according to the needs of each room.

Finally, it is important to mention that, once you turn off the thermal radiator, it will continue to radiate heat for a few hours. Thus, it will also be another important way to save energy.

What features do wifi thermal emitters offer?

Thanks to technological advancement in the sector, home thermal emitters include a system that can be controlled via a smartphone or devices with the same characteristics. Thus, from anywhere, you can manage the control of your device and set the power at which you want it to work, the temperature in the room, and when it should operate depending on your needs. We could talk about when you wake up in the morning or when you get home from work, among other options.

The wifi control has been a great innovation and will offer you maximum versatility when it comes to controlling each emitter in your home through a simple application installed on your mobile phone or tablet. On the other hand, it also offers you the possibility to program each of the emitters, see the total and independent heating consumption, and, of course, turn the heating on and off from the smartphone itself.

Once we have presented you with the different types of heating and explained the advantages of low-consumption thermal emitters, as well as the types available, we hope you opt for this type of device and enjoy perfect climate control at a low cost.