How to choose which ceramic heater to buy?

When you get out of the shower there is nothing better than feeling warmth, and a ceramic heater provides it. Yes, have no doubts. It is a type of electric heating that, after connecting it, heats the ceramic plates it contains and, by means of a fan, distributes the heat it generates. Delicious ally for lazy people who don't want to get up fearing the cold they're going to experience in the bathroom. With these heaters, you get out of the comforter without problems!

Oh, by the way, they also serve to increase the temperature in small rooms in a timely manner. They do not need installation or smoke outlet, and you just have to plug them in to heat the environment immediately. Simple, comfortable and safe . Most models are portable and can be moved from room to room or to other homes.

Being electric, just as energy bills have been put, what is convenient is to choose the model that best suits your needs. Use it as a complementary system for heating . Keep in mind that their energy consumption is higher than other appliances : they consume one watt of electricity for each watt of heating they generate. These are the factors that you must take into account to buy your ideal model:

• Power . The essential value. They are reliable and very durable, but you have to think about the balance between comfort and necessity and choose the right power well. Many models of heaters have some type of ceramic resistance that retains heat well, thus helping to consume less energy.
• Thermostat . Another great advantage. Regulating the temperature allows the environment not to dry out. Take a good look at the thermostat that the equipment has: it can emit the same heat while consuming less oxygen .
• Design . You can put them on the wall, vertically or compactly. to your liking There are also with oscillating function, different colors and various designs .
• Security system . Never, ever cover a heater . And when you are going to use it in the bathroom, leave at least a meter of distance between the device and the bathtub or shower. With very dry skin!

Types of heaters depending on the room

Something important: not only think about the room, but also about its insulation condition and the glass surface that the room has. If you do it like this, and always as support heating, you can opt for different options to heat:

• Rooms . Any bedroom is heated with a ceramic heater , using it just half an hour before going to bed.
• For the bathroom or kitchen . Rooms with high humidity index. Check that it has an IP-24 or higher that certifies protection against dripping water.
• Basements, offices, premises ... here what you need are specific heaters. They even have antifreeze function.

What power does your ceramic heater need to have ?

With approximate values, in well-insulated rooms with a ceiling height of 2.5 m, 80 W per square meter is estimated, or 100 W if the insulation is not total. Take this average rating into account to find out the equivalent power in watts you need. Or better yet, we give you several useful examples:

• In a room of 12 to 16 m2, a power between 1200 and 1500 W is recommended.
• In a larger room, from 24 to 28 m2, between 2500 and 3000 W.
• And for an area of ​​approximately 40 m2, a power of 4000 W or higher is recommended.

A good ceramic heater usually includes a power regulator and with it you can adapt the need for heat that you need in the room, at different times of the year and even in the area where you live. Don't be cold!