The best ceramic heaters

The closer winter gets, the more often people think about the need to purchase a quality heater.

Which is not surprising - often it is the only way to maintain the temperature at a sufficiently high level, both in residential premises and in offices and garages.

But quite often, upon coming to the store, an inexperienced buyer is simply lost, not knowing which of the presented models to give preference to.

In this case, we will make a rating of the best ceramic heaters, which differ in a number of factors. Thanks to this, each reader can easily decide which model will be the best solution for him.

Rating of the TOP 10 best ceramic heaters for the home for 2021-2022

TOP 3 best ceramic heaters by price/quality
1	Nikaten NT 300	Find out the price
2	RESANTA TVK-2	Find out the price
3	Nikaten NT 330	Find out the price
TOP 3 best wall-mounted ceramic heaters
1	Electrolux EFH/W-7020	Find out the price
2	Peony Thermoglass Ceramic-10	Find out the price
3	Nikaten NT 500	Find out the price
TOP 2 best floor ceramic heaters
1	Zanussi ZFH/C-405	Find out the price
2	Ballu BFH/C-29	Find out the price
TOP 2 best gas ceramic heaters
1	Ballu BIGH-55	Find out the price
2	Aeroheat IG 3000	Find out the price

Classification

Ceramic heaters are produced in wall, ceiling, baseboard, and floor versions.
The last option is mobile. Convenient for local heating.

Among stationary ceramic models, craftsmen recommend ceiling ones. When mounted on the ceiling, there are no obstacles to the passage of infrared rays. You can install a more powerful battery.

You need to know the wave characteristics of the devices:

shortwave;
medium wave;
long wave.

Short-wave appliances are unsuitable for heating a home. The operating wave range (0.74-2.5 micrometers) has an adverse effect on the body. Used for heating warehouses and outdoor areas. The heating element reaches a very high temperature (1000 degrees) with a bright yellow glow.

The heating temperature of the element for batteries operating at medium waves (2.5 -50 microns) does not rise above 600 degrees. The heater glow is red. Designed for heating industrial premises where people occasionally stay.

Ceramic heaters with long waves (50-2000 microns) are suitable for residential premises. Safe for health, the human body emits in the range of 70-200 microns.

The heating temperature does not exceed 300 degrees.

Installation requires no skills

TOP 2 best gas ceramic heaters

Ballu BIGH-55

This is the best ceramic heater of infrared-convective heating type.
The concept of the device increases heat transfer by 25% compared to classic models.

It is manufactured in a completely closed case, which is equipped with a ceramic panel on the front (class A).

The device is intended for indoor use: in country houses, country houses and commercial enterprises.

The maximum heating area is 60 m2. A temperature controller with 3 operating modes allows you to manually set the appropriate heat level in the building.

Fast Heat technology guarantees uniform heating of adjacent areas of the premises.

Characteristics:

heating type: infrared heating;
equipment: wheels;
ignition: piezo ignition;
type of gas heater: stove;
operating principle: gas.

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pros

You can install a 27 liter cylinder.

Powerful and easy to use equipment.

Portability of the device: weighs 8.4 kg and dimensions are 42x36x72 cm.

Gas consumption – 0.3 kg/h.

Rollover and fire extinction protection systems.

Minuses

When installing the cylinder, you must be careful, otherwise you can damage the temperature sensors and tubes.

There is no off button, so the gas must be turned off with the valve on the cylinder.

Aeroheat IG 3000

For a summer house, a tourist tent or heating office premises, a gas appliance weighing only 1.8 kg is ideal.
Despite its modest dimensions of 188x241x140 cm, it can fill up to 25 square meters with warmth and comfort. meters.

You can even heat or cook food on it while camping.

Propane gas is used for operation at a rate of 190 grams per hour.

This allows a thermal output of 2.3 kW to be achieved.

The design uses a ceramic emitter as a heating element.

In reviews, owners point to the high-quality Russian assembly of the infrared device and the fast heating of the room.

The advantages include good protection of the metal case from mechanical damage.

The additional grille does not prevent the movement of heat waves, but prevents accidental burns.

Characteristics:

heating type: infrared heating;
equipment: wheels;
ignition: piezo ignition;
type of gas heater: stove;
operating principle: gas.

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pros

Light weight.

Infrared directional heating.

There is a piece.

Suitable for use as a stove for heating and cooking.

Compact dimensions.

Minuses

The temperature of the emitting surface of 800-900°C is good, but if touched, a burn is possible.

There is no temperature control.

Features of installation and operation

In order to install a ceramic heating radiator, it is necessary to prepare a dense wall surface and assemble the fasteners included in the kit for the radiator. Using a template, drill 4 holes in the wall, insert plastic dowels and use self-tapping screws to secure the holder. Next, you need to connect the temperature controller to the electrical network and hang the panel itself.

However, this panel also has disadvantages: firstly, it is fragile, you should not assume that it will withstand a direct blow, or load it with additional weight on top. Secondly, the panel gets very hot: the device can heat up to 80 degrees; you should not touch it during operation.

Since the panel works on the principle of radiation, it can be hung at a sufficient height away from people, avoiding all its disadvantages. All you have to do is buy a ceramic heating radiator to understand how nice it is to come home on a cold winter day and sit on a heated sofa in a warm room.

Which brand of ceramic heater is better to choose?

The simplest heaters are based on a heating element and a ceramic reflector.

The listed components are found in all device models, but the best of them are additionally equipped with advanced controls and auxiliary technologies for maintaining a comfortable indoor microclimate.

For economical and environmentally friendly heating, you should pay attention to products from reliable manufacturers.

The rating includes companies that produce exclusively safe and energy-saving products for heating apartments, cottages, private houses and tents.

Here are the best manufacturers:

Nikaten is a domestic company that has managed to develop an economical heater with a ceramic base. The energy consumption of the device is 30-50% less compared to analogues. The 300 W model is comparable to 700 W devices from other manufacturers, and 650 W is comparable to 1.5 kW. Such savings were achieved by combining infrared and convection operating principles.
"Pion" is a Russian company engaged in the production of tempered glass with a unique Energy coating. This technology ensures quick heating of objects in the room, rather than the air. The emitter plates are usually covered with laminated heat-resistant glass; its efficiency and strength are higher than those of metal. Peony heaters are produced with protection class IP54, that is, they can be used in rooms with a high percentage of humidity.
Teplopit is a company that specializes in the development of quartz and ceramic heaters. All models of the manufacturer use energy-saving technologies. Other advantages of its products include: affordable price, high degree of safety and no negative impact on the indoor microclimate.
Kovea is a Korean manufacturer that has been producing heating devices since 1982. The orientation of these products is tourism use. Floor ceramic heaters are compact in size; they can be easily placed in the center of the tent and provide warmth in all corners of the tent.
Ballu is a large international company producing climate control equipment. The advantages of Ballu electric convectors are: energy efficiency, a wide range for home and commercial use, complete safety and high technology of devices. The company creates heating devices with interesting designs in loft, minimalism, hi-tech, art deco, classic styles, etc.

Principle of operation

Heating of conventional batteries is ensured by the passage of hot coolant. The heat is then transferred to the air.

This principle of heat transfer is called convection.

The temperature near the radiator is higher than in the rest of the room. The heated air, obeying the laws of physics, rises to the ceiling. The ceiling part of the room is heated, but the floor is cold.

Ceramic units use, in addition to the convection method of heat transfer, infrared. The device emits infrared rays that do not directly heat the air space of the room. Radiation heats walls, floors, and furniture, which release heat to the air.

The combination of 2 methods leads to heating of the entire space.

Which ceramic heater is better to choose?

When choosing any heater, including ceramic, it is important to pay attention to power. The performance of the equipment depends on it.

The calculation formula is common for all heaters:

For 1 sq. m. area of the heated room should account for 100 W of thermal power.

However, this is only an approximate indicator. The efficiency of the heater depends not only on the area of the room, but also on the degree of its insulation, the number of windows, ceiling height, and the presence of other heating sources. Based on the type of placement, ceramic heaters are divided into:

Ceiling;
Wall-mounted;
Floor-standing;
Gas.

The performance and practicality of devices is affected by the presence of a thermostat, remote control, electronic display and other options. On sale you can find both classic models with a universal design, as well as decorative ones that can decorate the interior.

Design

The most common among ceramic heaters are panel heaters. The case is metal with a polymer coating inside. For heating, heating elements, halogen, and carbon lamps are used. A heat-reflecting screen is installed between the rear wall of the housing and the heater. A ceramic plate is mounted on the front side.

When connected to the network, the heater heats up, heat is transferred to the ceramic surface, causing infrared radiation. Part of the thermal energy is dissipated in space by convection.

A ceramic stove works like a battery. It emits heat for 15-20 minutes after disconnecting the device from the network, heating the room.

Ceiling heater

Customer Reviews

Alexander K.

Nikaten NT 300

Got it at a discount. Everything works, I installed it on the loggia. The only thing is that it gets very hot. Many people write that you can’t get burned and you can put it in a nursery. But it’s possible, my wife accidentally got burned. I checked it myself, quickly touching it with my finger, and also got redness and a slight burn. It is clear that you will not get the last 4th degree of burn, but to write directly that it is impossible to get burned is unnecessary. So I recommend placing a screen in front of the device. Especially if it’s in a children’s room. Well, it would be nice for the manufacturer to add, if not a thermostat, then at least an on/off button.

Alexander P.

RESANTA TVK-2

Experience of use: less than a month Advantages: 1. Powerful flow of warm air, heats well. 2. Beautiful design, compact size, and has a carrying handle. 3. There is a rotation mode. 4. Temperature and power can be adjusted. 5. There is protection against capsizing and overheating. Disadvantages: 1. After 2 weeks of operation, clicks appeared that occur when the direction of rotation of the heater changes. It started to get tense. If it doesn’t stop straining or the clicking doesn’t stop, then I’ll take it in for repair) 2. There’s not enough separate button or switch to turn it on and off on the front panel. Turning it on and off using a button would be more convenient than turning the mode switch. 3. A dust filter probably wouldn’t hurt, but it’s not currently in fashion among manufacturers, and maybe it’s not necessary. Comment: Bought as additional heating for home under a computer desk standing by the window. It copes with the task. There was no smell either the first time it was turned on or the subsequent ones. PS: After using it several times, it stopped clicking on its own. Apparently something fell into place)

Danil K.

RESANTA TVK-2

Experience of use: more than a year Advantages: Simple mode switch, there is a temperature maintenance mode, ventilation without heating, ceramic heater. Disadvantages: The thermostat does not work well: at one adjustment level it can heat for a long time without turning off, or it may not turn on when it gets noticeably cold, as if there are tolerances of several degrees; The rotation around the axis does not stop when the mode is switched to the zero position, only disconnecting from the network Comment: As a heater - an excellent product: it heats quickly, consumes little, there was no smell As a climate control device - it is unlikely to be useful, it heats for a long time until it gets hot ( 24-25* at the heater level), then for a long time it does not warm up to noticeable coolness (20-21*)

Seraphim S.

Nikaten NT 300

Experience of use: less than a month Advantages: — Installation is as simple as 3 kopecks. - Heater efficiency... HEAT. — The panel doesn’t burn your hands. - The design is beautiful. Disadvantages: - none found. Comment: In the process of repair and living, the need for additional equipment arose. heating... We live in Yakutsk, our oak is down to -50, aluminum radiators are complete garbage - they can’t cope. So the question arose of what to do - I planned to add 2 radiators... But I didn’t like this idea, the whole wall was full of radiators - it’s not nice and the gas price has gone up HORRIBLY. I saw quartz and IR heaters at the market in the city. I didn’t like both options, quartz - they heat up horribly (I have children), IR - very large. I found Nikaten on the Internet - WATTDOM, left a call back on the website, the manager called - he told me, calculated the transport costs (well done guys, they did everything quickly), waited about 2 weeks, arrived safe and sound, and voila it’s on my wall. I will order more for the hallway and room. I sit calmly and wait for the Yakut frosts, the cat has found the warmest place in the house