It's good where it's warm: TOP-5 electric convectors

The name of Electrolux is known far beyond the borders of Sweden, where the brand's birthplace is located. At its facilities, the production of a variety of products for both home and professional use has been established. In everyday life, a convection heater with a presentable appearance ECH / AG2-1000 MF will show itself well.

The model from the Air Gate 2 series has one of the highest efficiency in the class — over 97%. The heater does not waste energy and does not work beyond the established measure : a high-precision thermostat in its arsenal interrupts heating when the set temperature is reached, with an error of only 0.1 °C. Moreover, the device is safe for small children — the temperature of the body of its front panel rarely exceeds 50 °C.

At the heart of the Electrolux ECH/AG2-1000 MF is a kilowatt SX-DUOS heating element with a claimed "survivability" of over 25 years. As usual, he is charged with the task of quickly and efficiently heating the claimed area. At the same time , the convector filters the air, cleaning it of dust, neutralizing bacteria, absorbing unpleasant odours and neutralizing viruses. The Air Gate BIO filtration system is to be thanked for this.

In operation, the convection heater is almost silent, and it does not matter whether it is installed on the floor or mounted on the wall using standard fasteners. The main thing is that there should be an outlet next to the convector, since the model's power cord is, frankly, short. Also, the device is not equipped with an operation indication. The reverse side of the coin of a positive nature is the splash protection of the body of the heater in accordance with the requirements of the IP24 standard, which allows it to be used to heat not only the living room, but also rooms with high humidity (for example, a bathroom with a “square area” of about 10 m², combined with bathroom).

When it comes to climate technology, Ballu brand products are right there. One of the brightest representatives of the kind of electric convectors is the BEC/EVM-1500 model from the well-proven Camino Evolution series of heaters.

The numbers in the name of the convector encoded the maximum power of the device, expressed in watts. Accordingly, the model is designed for space heating with a "square" of about 15-20 m². As usual, the operation of the heater is possible in two power modes: it either “heats” in full (1500 W) or at half strength (750 W). The choice of the required mode, as well as turning off the device, are made using a three-position button on the simplest control panel. Next to the above button is a mechanical knob for adjusting the heating temperature.

The issue of maintaining a comfortable microclimate in the room where the convector is installed is solved by a high-precision built-in thermostat. It allows deviation from the specified temperature regime within ±1°C. Also, the manufacturer in every possible way praises the Double G-Force branded heater, which has an X-shape in cross section. Air passes through it without delay, as a result of which the room heats up faster and more evenly. The claimed service life of the heating element is a quarter of a century.

The model can be either mounted on a wall, for which fasteners are provided from the rear, or installed on the floor. The fulcrum in the latter case is a quartet of swivel wheels, which should be handled with care due to the use of a plastic bracket for their fastening. Among other complaints, there are negative reviews regarding the short length of the power cord and the stickers that are difficult to peel off on the front panel of the heater case. But the model looks fresh and unconventional, not only effectively heating the room of the claimed area, but also emphasizing with its presence any more or less stylish interior.

In 2018, the French company Atlantic, known in the circles of manufacturers of climate control and water heating equipment, celebrated its 50th anniversary. Products under the brand name are in deserved demand and captivate with high quality workmanship — no matter how trite it may sound, but it really is.

The preferred way to mount the Atlantic F19 Design 1500W convection heater is to hang it on the wall. The model also supports floor installation, however, the legs for this case are not provided in the standard configuration of the device. Warm air is dissipated along the perimeter of the room through many holes in the ventilation grille on the front HD panel of the heater.

In the model range of the series, the convector occupies a position exactly in the middle between 500-watt and kilowatt devices, as well as heaters with a power of 2000 W and 2500 W. Following a simple rule of thumb, the model is designed to heat rooms with a total area of about 15 m². For more efficient heating, a metal diffuser is put on the rod with a heating element, which increases the area of the heating element.

The temperature regulator, directly connected to the mechanical thermostat, is located on the right side of the device in the company of the off button. It is located under the cover of the "wing" of the front panel, which protects the controls from getting, for example, water. The body of the heater itself is not afraid of moisture — the degree of its protection is indicated by the IP24 mark. An additional safety measure is an auto-shutdown when the device is overturned, which allows you to avoid fire or damage to floor coverings.

Having a solid experience in the production of climatic equipment, the Italian company Zanussi boasts a wide range of models of heating devices. In the family of electric convectors, the ZCH/S-1500 ER heater is of genuine interest, which is not as simple as it might initially seem.

The convection heater is “dressed up” in a classic white outfit, diluted with a dark grey Zanussi logo on the front panel and wheel holders of the same colour. The latter, by the way, are removable in case you want to hang the convector on the wall. The manufacturer defined the product in the Forte Calore design series, focus on style and functionality.

The model is based on an X-shaped heating element, the power of which varies from 750 to 1500 watts. It works for the benefit of creating and maintaining a comfortable temperature in the room, without emitting extraneous sounds or smells. Together with the heater, a high- precision Precisio thermostat with an error of only 0.1 °C works tirelessly.

The device is armed with a push-button control panel with a digital display at the head. At night, the symbols on it shine too brightly, which is noted in many reviews of the product. The capabilities of the panel include setting a timer and turning on the ionization function, due to which the air is saturated with negatively charged particles that have a positive effect on strengthening immunity and improving people's well-being. In addition, the device has splash protection according to the IP24 standard, as well as protection systems against overheating and tipping over. Zanussi ZCH/S-1500 ER is one of those popular devices that are equally useful both at home and at work, provided that the heated area is not much more than 15 m².

Noirot Spot E-5 1000 is the flagship of the category of convection heaters, assembled to the highest standard from reliable components. What can I say, the French manufacturer of the model provides a lifetime warranty for the product, and this is the best confirmation of its belonging to the upper strata of the heating appliances society.

The device turned out to be more compact than many peers (44x42x8 cm), which, however, in no way affected the heating efficiency. The model reaches the specified temperature regime quickly enough and does not burn out oxygen in the room, which is facilitated by a monolithic X-shaped heater made of aluminium and silicon alloy.

The device is equipped with an electronic control unit with a display for setting the desired temperature and a digital thermostat with an accuracy of one tenth of a degree. The control panel is placed on the upper end of the heater. A separate button displays the “Mode” heating mode switch on it, which allows you to choose between the standard heating function, the economy mode and the additional anti-freeze function (automatic maintenance of the room temperature at 8 °C to prevent freezing of the walls).

The water protection class of the device is marked IP24. Simply put, the body of the heater is splash-proof. Another trump card up the sleeve of the model is the presence on board of a socket for a special control cassette, with the optional additional installation of which it is possible to assemble several electric convectors into a single heating system. The Noirot Spot E-5 1000 costs several times more than its counterparts, but taking into account the top positioning, the price tag for the convector looks reasonable.