TOP 12 best infrared heaters according to customer reviews

We offer you a rating of the best infrared heaters for review. of the year. These devices, which have long and firmly earned recognition in European countries, are just beginning to gain popularity in our country. Why? Because they are much more expensive than other types of heating equipment and do not heat at all like other devices, and this is what raises doubts about their safety for health. But, this is nothing more than prejudices and the usual misunderstanding of the essence.

How does an infrared heater work?

The effect of its heating can be compared with solar energy. He does not heat the air, but heats all the objects in the room: furniture, paintings, cups and, of course, people. And the heat from them begins to heat up the air.

Moreover, unlike others (oil, spiral and gas heaters), the air begins to heat from the floor, and not from the top, which significantly accelerates the heating of the room. But, these heaters heat not only the premises. They are very effective even on the street, for example, in an open gazebo, because they do not heat the air outside, which is unrealistic to warm up, but directly people and objects, as mentioned above.

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What you need to understand when purchasing this device

This type of technique takes effect instantly. Literally five minutes after turning on, the room just gets hot. But if you turn it off, the temperature drops just as quickly.

That is, if you do not have any other type of heater that keeps the temperature in the room for a long time (for example, convector), then you should not rush to buy infrared. It is good only to instantly warm up a cold space while another device is gaining momentum.

For example, it is not recommended to leave it on at night, as the permissible dose of infrared radiation will be exceeded. It can work safely for about 3-4 hours in a row. Even not just safe, but good for health (infrared rays kill viruses).

Then it needs to be turned off for a while. Won't you get up at night to do this? Therefore, it can be considered not the main type of heater, but an auxiliary one, especially since its constant use is an expensive pleasure: it consumes too much electricity.

Now let's look at which infrared heater is better to choose. We draw your attention to the fact that when choosing, you should not rely on less powerful devices: in this case, the more powerful it is, the more effective.

They come in various modifications:

• Floor
• Ceiling
• Wall mounted

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As winter approaches, the demand for heaters is growing. With all the variety of equipment sold, not all samples are equally useful and practical. Infrared heaters do not consume energy to heat the device, therefore, they are more economical, they heat up quickly, they do not burn oxygen in the room, like gas ones. These are the most important qualities and advantages of this type of technology. After studying customer reviews, expert opinions, I have compiled a rating of the best infrared heaters of the year.

TOP-4 floor IR heaters

Timberk TCH Q1 800

The rating opens with a neat and cute IR heater for floor / table placement. Power - 800 W, heats the room up to 10 m²... It works in 1 heating mode, on the case there is a power adjustment and a switch with a light indicator. The heater is equipped with an overheat or rollover shutdown system and a thermostat. A handle is provided on the back for ease of use and carrying.

Budget, but quite high quality, compact model does its job perfectly. It has very sensitive fall protection: if you want to move the device even a little, it turns off immediately, but you can move it, provided that a short power cord is enough. Price - ... On the Yandex. Market 89% of buyers recommend this product.

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Ballu BHH / M-09N

The compact Ballu heater has a power of 900 watts, is able to heat a room with an area of ​​up to 15 m²... In this respect, it is ahead of the previous model Timberk TCH Q1 800. Equipped with an automatic thermal shutdown system, a rollover protection system and a thermostat to maintain a stable temperature. For control, a unit with two buttons is provided - with full and half power. The heater instantly goes to operating temperature. Thanks to the O2 Safety System technology, it does not burn oxygen or dry the air. Due to the absence of convection during the operation of the heater, microscopic dust does not rise into the air. The device can operate in two modes: heating 1 at a power of 400 watts and heating 2 at a power of 800 watts. The heater has an IP20 class of dust and moisture resistance.

The Ballu model differs from its competitor Timberk TCH in higher power, larger heating area, 2 operating modes. It perfectly warms the room, but with the first few starts it often stinks of plastic. The device emits a very bright light, can replace a nightlight. Ballu BHH / M-09N has frequent problems with heating elements, which often fail. Less well built than Timberk TCH. Price - ... On the Yandex. Market 79% of buyers recommend this product.

Hyundai H-HC3-10-UI998

Hyundai brand model has a power of 1000 W, heated area - up to 15m², like the Ballu BHH / M-09N model. It can work in three modes: at powers of 330, 660 and 1000 W. Equipped with automatic overtemperature shutdown system, rollover protection system, thermostat to maintain a stable temperature. Has the first class of electrical protection and IPX0 class of moisture protection. There is a convenient carrying handle, stand with adjustable. There is a power regulator on the body.

The powerful Hyundai model warms up a small room very quickly, works in 3 modes.These features are not present in Ballu BHH / M-09N and especially in Timberk TCH Q1 800 with 1 operating mode. But to the Hyundai instrument I have big complaints about the build quality, which leaves much to be desired. It happens that badly screwed parts rumble inside the device, the case is often damaged or poorly assembled. Price - . On the Yandex. Market 95% of buyers recommend this product.

Polaris PKSH 0508H

Ranking leader among outdoor models. Power - 800 W, heats the room up to 20 m², 2 positions - vertical and horizontal. A carbon heating element is located inside the device: due to it, more heating of the room is provided. The heater can operate in 2 modes, just like Ballu BHH / M-09N. It is equipped with an automatic shutdown system during overheating, a system of on-off protection during capsizing, a thermostat to maintain a stable temperature. Unlike the described devices, the Polaris model has a timer function up to 3 hours, which is convenient. The device is made in a metal case, there is a convenient handle for carrying.

The Polaris heater turned out to be very economical, like the Timberk TCH Q1 800, but it heats up to 20 m²rather than 10 or 15 like competitors. Practical: it has a timer function up to three hours, it can be positioned vertically or horizontally, but in a vertical position it is unstable. Price - - I think it’s overpriced, and given that for this money you can take 2 Ballu BHH / M-09N or Timberk TCH Q1 800 models, then there is no reason to buy Polaris. On the Yandex. Market 97% of buyers recommend this product.

TOP-4 wall-mounted IR heaters

Timberk TCH AR7 1000

Timberk wall-mounted heater has a power of 1000 W, heated area - up to 10 m². The device can work only in one mode with a minimum installation height of 1 m 80 cm. It can be used in an apartment or in open rooms: on balconies, loggias, terraces. Equipped with overheating protection, IP20 moisture protection class.

Very high quality inexpensive model that has become very popular. Can be hung on a wall or ceiling. It is compact, so it will not be too conspicuous, it copes with its duties perfectly. The only minus I can call a small heating area, otherwise it is an excellent heater. Price - . On the Yandex. Market 100% of buyers recommend this product.

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Ballu BIH-AP4-0.6

The model of the domestic company Ballu has an unusual appearance. Heats a room up to 6 m2², which is almost half less than Timberk TCH AR7 1000. It has a low power - only 600 W, but it is more economical. Thanks to the patented compact form of the casing, the heater under the ceiling visually looks narrower, thinner, it is convenient to install. A high degree of dust and moisture protection IP54 and anodized surface with a thickness of 25 microns guarantee a long service life of the heater. The set includes universal swivel brackets for convenient installation and adjustment of the heating angle at an angle with a step of 30 °. The case is made of stainless steel, coated with heat-resistant paint.

The model is popular for its design. When installed on the ceiling, it looks like a luminaire, and thanks to the special fixings it can be positioned at an angle of 30 °. A small room heats up very quickly.Does not burn oxygen, works silently. To heat a room larger than 6 m², then you need 2-3 devices. On the downside, I attribute the lack of protection against overheating, as I believe that safety is first and foremost. Price - . On the Yandex portal. Market 93% of buyers recommend this product.

Hyundai H-HC4-25-UI710

The device is designed for wall mounting: brackets are provided in the kit, as in the Ballu BIH-AP4-0.6 model. In addition, you can purchase a branded portable tripod with variable height. The device has a power of 2500 W, it can heat a room with an area of ​​up to 30 m2, which differs from the same Ballu model. There is protection against overheating.

The device is very powerful, it is enough to heat 30 m² unlike Ballu BIH-AP4-0.6 with its maximum area of ​​6 m² - the difference is just huge. Equipped with an overheat protection system, which is not in BIH-AP4-0.6. By cons, I could include a large consumption of electricity and the lack of protection from water. If you are going to place this heater in the gazebo, make sure that water does not drip on it. Price - . On the Yandex portal. Market 100% of buyers recommend this product.

Ballu BIH-L-2.0

Another Ballu model has a power of 2000 watts. Heated area - 20m². Unlike the Hyundai H-HC4-25-UI710 it has moisture protection: the device can be used in the rain and in open rooms. A reliable security system ensures stable operation: a convective cooling system prevents excessive heating of the heater, a chrome-plated steel grill protects against accidental contact, and a built-in thermostat protects against overheating. The casing is made of impact resistant steel with perforation for cooling. The scope of delivery includes universal brackets for mounting the device on a wall, ceiling or any other surface, wing screws for mounting brackets without tools.

This model is overrated. Price - . The manufacturer gives a 2 year warranty. But usually this model does not finish even up to a year, because after a couple of months the lamp burns out - a consumable item, therefore it is not considered a warranty case, and replacing the lamp costs . I see no reason for such a purchase, if every 2 months you need to spend 2 thousand on its repair. Behind you can take the model no worse, but in many ways even better, for example, the Hyundai H-HC4-25-UI710. On the Yandex portal. Market 90% of buyers recommend this product.

TOP-4 ceiling IR heaters

Almac IR5

Ceiling infrared heater in a stylish case. Easy to install, fixed to the ceiling in any convenient place. Suitable for domestic and office premises, including rooms with high humidity and balconies. Power - 500 W, maximum heating area - 10 m². The heater can be hung up to a height of 3 m. In addition, you can connect a thermostat to maintain a given temperature.

The device has a low power, heats rather weakly, does not fully cope with its functions. During long work, the case heats up very much: the manufacturer claims that the maximum is up to 80 degrees, but in fact much higher. The connection instructions are very incomprehensible, not everyone will figure it out on their own. Price - . On the Yandex portal. Market 88% of buyers recommend this product.

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RESANTA IKO-800

The device is based on an advanced infrared design. Heats quickly any residential or industrial premises. Power - 800 W, which distinguishes it from the previous model, the maximum heating area - up to 10 m². The heater is mounted at a distance of 2.5-3.5 m from the floor on special brackets provided on the body. Protection class - IP20. The casing is made of steel, inside the casing with a heat-resistant coating there are reflective aluminum panels and tubular electric heaters. During operation, the heating elements transmit thermal energy to the panels, which, in turn, radiate energy already in the infrared spectrum.

The IKO-800 copes well with its duties only at a distance of up to 1 meter, if you place the device higher, you will practically not feel any heat: it, like the ALMAC IK 5 model, lacks power. I have no complaints about the build quality: the case is made of steel, has an IP20 protection class, which means that it can be used, for example, when it is raining, in semi-open rooms. Price - ... On the Yandex. Market 81% of buyers recommend this product.

Ballu BIH-S2-0.6

The next Ballu model, only of the ceiling type, has a power of 600 W, the maximum heating area is up to 12 m². The device looks unusual outwardly, it differs from the described samples in that it can be attached not only to an ordinary ceiling, but also to a suspended Armstrong type with a cell of 600 × 600 mm. The device has a moisture-proof housing, equipped with a thermostat for stable operation and maintaining the desired temperature. The maximum heating efficiency is ensured by double thermal insulation and additional shielding, which reduces heat loss due to heating of the back side of the device.

Ballu's device once again stands out from the competition with its unusual design. The key differences from RESANT IKO-800 and Almac IK5 are the built-in thermostat and the possibility of fixing on suspended ceilings. On a white ceiling, this device will be invisible. It has a low power, but this does not prevent it from heating the room well enough, although several devices will be needed for better heating. Price - ... On the Yandex. Market 100% of buyers recommend this product.

Timberk TCH A5 1500

Timberk has a power of 1,500 watts. The maximum heated area is 16 m². In these two indicators, it differs from those already listed. TCH A5 - the ability to combine several devices into a group up to 3000 W of total power using additional. options (TMS X2 HP1, TMS X3 HP1). Powerful reflector with a high reflection coefficient - more than 90%. Quickly reaches operating power. It is possible to connect a TMS 08.CH remote control and a TMS 09.CH or TMS 11.CH room thermostat. There is no built-in thermostat, unlike the Ballu BIH-S2-0.6 model.

The leader in the rating of ceiling heaters: has the highest power, it is possible to combine the devices into a group for better heating. None of the competitors have this option. Of great practical importance is control from the remote control, which is purchased separately. Competitors cannot boast of such a "trick" either. I was surprised by the lack of a built-in thermostat, but you can purchase it separately and connect it. I did not like the loud crack when heating and cooling, there is no such flaw either in Ballu BIH-S2-0.6, or even in the budget Almac IK5. Price - ... On the Yandex. Market 95% of buyers recommend this product.

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