Rating of TOP 7 best thermo fans: heating, which one to choose, comparison with analogues

In autumn and spring, when there is no heating, but it is still cold outside, the humidity rises in the apartments and becomes uncomfortable due to the temperature drop. The situation is saved by a fan heater that can quickly draw hot air and lower humidity. Such a household appliance is very popular due to its affordability and compactness. It is easy to hide it in a closet for storage, and if necessary, you can quickly get it out and plug it in.

Due to the large assortment, it is difficult to make the right choice in stores right away. And so that you do not lose, I will make a rating of popular fan heaters. In addition, I will tell you what to look for when buying an air heater.

Features of fan heaters and their types

A fan heater is a compact device consisting of a plastic or metal housing, as well as a heating element and a fan. Its main task is to quickly blow hot air to heat the room.

Typically, these appliances are placed on the floor or hung on the wall. The more expensive models have a pivot function for ubiquitous heating.

The devices themselves are divided into three types, depending on the heating element:

1. Spiral. In such a device, a nichrome spiral is installed, wrapped on a heat-resistant base. Heating reaches 1000 degrees, due to which hot air is quickly injected. But such models are considered the most fire hazardous. And also a current of 220 V flows through the heating element. A child can reach the spiral through the grating, and this is life-threatening. Such equipment is also inexpensive, but it also breaks down quickly.
2. Ceramic. Ceramic plates are installed inside such devices, heating up to no more than 150 degrees. But at the same time, the device has high energy efficiency, which means it consumes less electricity. And the air warms up faster than in spiral fans. Manufacturers claim that such a household appliance is less safe and less durable.
3. Tubular. The heating element is a solid tube with quartz sand or manganese oxide inside. It heats up evenly and up to about 500 degrees. It has a high performance, therefore, such devices are mainly used for industries and garages. Less fire hazardous, safe and does not give less smell of burning dust.

Rating TOP 7 thermo fans

In my rating, I decided to analyze the popular models of fan heaters, telling about their advantages and disadvantages. I suggest you get acquainted with the participants in advance:

Scarlett SC-FH211S

This unit has two heating modes, operating at half and full power. And also it is possible to turn it on as a simple fan on summer days. But the build quality is not very good and many complain about frequent breakdowns, insufficient airflow and loud noise. The fan heater itself belongs to the spiral type and is designed for rooms up to 18 square meters. There is overheating protection. During operation, the housing and the wire do not heat up. And yet, at this price, you can find a better product among competitors.

Scarlett SC-FH211S
Power, W)	2000
Number of modes	2
Heating area (sq.m.)	18
Peculiarities	spiral

Used in the country to heat a room of 15 squares. It is not clear how it works. It seems to be blowing and heating, but not heating enough. And after a week of use, it completely broke down and had to be handed over.

Ballu BFH / W-102

This household appliance is wall-mounted, so it won't bother you on the floor.The inner element is made of ceramic, which means it is safe and durable. In appearance and some characteristics it resembles an air conditioner: you can set a shutdown timer up to 8 hours in 30 minute increments, heat is supplied in two modes (1000 and 2000 V), and there is also a fan function. Remote control. Judging by the reviews, the unit breaks down very quickly, which indicates poor-quality parts. And also many users noted that the heating is fast, but is only suitable for rooms up to 18 sq.m. And the manufacturer claims an area of ​​up to 25 sq. M.

After the purchase, the fan heater went out of order a week later. I had to replace the electric motor. But not having worked even a month, the new motor broke down. Therefore, I handed over this unit and learned from the seller that this is a common problem. The overheating protection for this model does not work, so the heating element works, there is no blowing, and as a result, the lower panel melts.

Ballu BFH / S-11

A powerful fan heater capable of quickly heating a room up to 25 square meters. Available in black only. Using the rotary knobs, you can set the power up to 1 kW and up to 2 kW. And also the unit can be used in the summer as a simple fan. Refers to spiral, which means it is not entirely safe and has a short service life. Although the model has built-in overheating protection, which is triggered when the grille is closed or when the element overheats. There is also an automatic control of the air temperature, that is, a thermostat. Many have noted that when used for the first time, it gives off an unpleasant odor, which disappears over time. This speaks of not entirely high-quality materials. The manufacturer gives a two-year warranty.

I bought a fan heater for work so that it was warm until the heating was turned on. I can note that it works almost silently, and heats a room of 15 squares in about 20-30 minutes. True, you need to turn it off from time to time, otherwise your head will ache from dry air. I have been using it for the second year now and am quite happy with the purchase.

Oasis NTB-20

Wall fan with two heating powers: 1000 and 2000 V. The air flow does not change, since there are no blades. But this does not interfere with creating a stream of air and gradually heating the room to a comfortable temperature, since the heated streams go down, and the cold ones rise and heat up. Some users install this model on closed balconies and in the bathroom. You can set the sleep timer up to 7.5 hours. Inside there is a ceramic plate that quickly heats up cold air without overdrying it. Remote control from the console. On the case there are indicators of operation and mode. The manufacturer's warranty is one year.

I installed it in the bathroom, since there is no heating yet, it is very cold in it. Now it is comfortable to wash and swim. Heats up the air very quickly. I didn’t like the sound of the fan heater. But I sealed it with duct tape and it became normal.There are no blades, but the heat transfer is normal.

Galaxy GL8171

Compact spiral fan heater for rooms up to 20 sq.m. There are three modes: simple airflow, heated fan for 1 and 2 kW. Due to the rapid achievement of heating, the spiral quickly injects hot air. But this property also serves to dry it. There is a handle on top for easy carrying. There is an automatic shutdown when overturning and overheating, which increases the level of safety among similar units. But there is no thermostat in it. Using two rotary knobs, you can set the heating level of the spiral and the intensity of the fan.

An excellent fan heater for your money. Even a child can cope with it, since there is nothing complicated in mechanical control. It's good that there is an auto-shutdown when the spiral gets very hot. The device simply stops working until it cools down completely.

Electrolux EFH / S-1115

A high-quality floor-standing fan heater from Electrolux has two heating modes and one for fan operation without heating. Refers to spiral. It is worth noting that the back panel has large holes for children to reach with their fingers. It is not safe for this type of device. There are no complaints about the build quality and materials. The fan heater is designed for a room up to 20 sq.m. Built-in overheating protection is responsible for safety. And there is also a thermostat that turns off the device when the maximum temperature is reached.

It is convenient to adjust the power and carry it from place to place due to the built-in handle. A fan heater quickly heats up the room and becomes comfortable. Can be placed near drying laundry and it dries quickly. A bit noisy at work, but it doesn't bother me.

Hyundai H-FH1.5-F10MC

Desktop fan heater with sintered heating element and built-in thermostat. It has high heat dissipation with minimal energy consumption, compared to spiral devices. At the top of the case there are mechanical control knobs: thermostat and power adjustment: blowing, heating with a fan of 750 and 1500 W. Designed for rooms from 15 to 20 sq.m. Overheating protection is provided as a safety feature. The front grill is fine-grained and out of the reach of children.

Some say that it makes noise. But there is a fan in it, and it cannot work completely silently. For example, I do not turn it on at night and it does not bother me. In general, I am very pleased with the purchase of the fan heater. It has a high-quality assembly, when you turn it on for the first time, there are no smells and the air does not dry out. But my room is 16 sq.m. heats up quickly and well.The control is intuitive and it is not difficult to figure out how to turn on the thermostat.

What to look for when buying a fan heater

Fan heaters are in demand in the off-season, when it gets colder outside and the central heating is not turned on at home. Such devices are able to create comfortable conditions in apartments. But so that they really only help and please you, you need to choose the right product in the store.

Before buying, please pay attention to the following indicators:

1. Power. Not only the speed of air heating depends on it, but also the quality. Expect that 10 squares of the room need a power of 100 watts.
2. Heating element type. I described them in detail at the beginning of the rating. We can say that the highest quality and durable ones are ceramic. But the spiral budget, but not safe. The heating element will be useful where the premises are large and there is no heating.
3. The type of the fan heater itself. Wall mounted stationary and installed in one place. But the floor ones are distinguished by their mobility and you can easily change their location in the apartment as needed.
4. Additional functions. It is important that the device is protected against overheating. this will protect your home from fire. But there are also features like a thermostat. It turns off the device if the air temperature has reached the desired value. There are other options: ionization, humidification, remote control adjustment and more.
5. Basically, devices of this type have a stationary housing. But models are more expensive with a rotary case, which makes it possible to distribute heat everywhere.