TOP 10 best quartz heaters: 2021 rating and which model with a thermostat to choose for your home and garden

The issue of self-heating a home is relevant for all homeowners.

Even if you live in an apartment building connected to central heating, you can imagine a number of situations where you will need to install an additional heater: a bathroom that is too cold and not comfortable to be in, or heating a converted balcony where there are no standard radiators.

One option is to install a quartz heater: modern, simple equipment, the advantages and models of which we will talk about in this article.

Rating of the TOP 10 best quartz heaters for the home for 2021

Let's sum it up

When choosing heating equipment on Yandex.Market, you can apply many filters to select the best option for you, and also see the lowest prices for the device you like.

The second question is where to stop? We recommend the following options:

• Ceiling or wall (ceramic) infrared heaters;
• Electric convectors;
• Quartz heaters.

If you don’t trust IR equipment, look at convectors or quartz heaters for your home.
They warm the air, but they do it longer than we would like. But if you are pressed for time, they will be an excellent option. If you have the opportunity to buy liquefied gas cylinders, you can use gas convectors - they will give your home warmth and will not lead to wild waste of money. Date: September 25, 2021

What is a quartz heater?

Among all types of heaters, quartz is one of the simplest in design and at the same time effective devices.

It has the following characteristics:

• The device includes a quartz block and a heating element made of chromium-nickel alloys.
• They are distinguished by quite large weight due to the stone body.
• The power is usually 0.5 kW.
• Suitable primarily for rooms whose area does not exceed 10-12 square meters. m., and ceilings up to 3 m high.

When such devices operate, several processes occur at once. After turning on, the coil inside warms up to 95 degrees, which takes from 20 minutes to an hour. This generates infrared rays. They directly heat objects in the room.

Comfortable and uniform heat distribution is ensured by convection. It is based on the fact that cooled air passes through the bottom of the device and warms up, going up.

Quartz heaters can be used not only as an auxiliary heat source. They also work well as a separate heater.

In addition, these devices come in different types:

• Monolithic - in the form of a slab of quartz sand. Its interior does not come into contact with air. There are wall-mounted and floor-mounted.
• Infrared (UFO) - a glass flask with quartz sand and a chromium-nickel thread inside is used as a heating element. It is not the air that heats, but objects, so they are suitable for heating certain areas.
• Carbon-quartz - they emit infrared rays and at the same time have properties similar to quartz and ceramic heaters at the same time. The heating element is a carbon filament, which has greater heat transfer than nichrome.

Oil radiators

I call them “batteries on wheels.” Indeed, in appearance they are exactly like sectional radiators. But instead of water, they have mineral oil inside. Heat is generated by the hidden coil. The liquid filler gradually heats up, and then the body. Ultimately, the unit simply “radiates heat.”

For this reason, I do not recommend using an oil cooler for families with a small child who is already walking or crawling. Although small, there is still a possibility of a burn from the metal case.

Main advantages:

• Affordable price - the devices have already become classics.
• Accidental fire is excluded - the radiator can be left on when leaving home.
• Quiet in operation.
• Easy to move around the apartment thanks to the wheels.
• The presence of a temperature sensor and timer in some “advanced” models. Thanks to these functions, you can configure the device and it will turn on/off on its own.

For me personally, an oil radiator is not an ideal option for heating a city apartment. And that's why:

1. It dries the air no less than the old spiral units.
2. It should not be placed near a wall or near furniture, especially varnished furniture. This means that he will constantly “stick out” in the middle of the room. Agree, it’s not very convenient.
3. The coil and oil heat up more slowly, therefore, there will be a high energy consumption.
4. The device mixes cold air with hot air, which promotes drafts.

My conclusion: Oil heaters are suitable for continuous use in small spaces such as offices or small bedrooms. This device will not be able to heat the air precisely so that the heat remains for half a day.

Which one is better to choose and in what case?

The presence of three different heating devices makes it difficult to choose.

Experts advise in this case to adhere to the following recommendations:

• Panels are better suited for constant heating of small rooms. But in this case, a thermostat is required. In its absence, the owners will face two surprises: high energy consumption and a home sauna when it gets warm outside;
• The room warms up faster with reflectors. Therefore, it is better to buy UFO heaters for the dacha in the autumn-winter season;
• Open and semi-open spaces (veranda, gazebo) will be heated only by IR devices. If you need to heat several rooms in an apartment or house with one device, infrared heaters are better suited - they are more mobile;
• You can quickly warm up a room or wall (instead of a heat gun) only using the wave method (“Ballu” BIH-LM-1.5). Whatever the manufacturer says, quartz heaters can only be used effectively in small rooms (up to 8 m2). Large rooms require a cascade, which means significant energy costs;
• One device is not able to create a comfortable temperature in a country house, house or apartment when the frost is more than 5oC. Here you need either several units, or other types of heating to help.

Specifications

Technical characteristics of the quartz heater Teplopit 450 W
A wide selection of heaters, different in power and appearance, are available to customers.

Important technical specifications:

• Supply voltage - for residential premises, devices designed for 220 V are used.
• Power consumption - the area of ​​the heated room and the efficiency of the system depend on it. More often there are products that consume 400 W, which is only enough for a room of 7–10 m2, depending on the quality of insulation of the walls and ceiling.
• The maximum heating temperature of the external parts is taken into account for safe operation and prevention of injuries.
• Placement option - it is necessary to clarify whether the device can be installed horizontally/vertically/on the ceiling.
• A tip-over safety switch is important if you have children, visually impaired people, or large pets in your home.
• The dimensions and weight of the heater are important for choosing the mounting method.
• A thermostat is included or can be purchased additionally.

The design options of the devices allow you to choose the one suitable for any operating conditions.

Customer Reviews

Ekaterina Gusya

Ballu BIH-LM-1.5

Advantages: Not high power, but effective heating Disadvantages: There are really not enough tilt adjustments, which would be really useful. And a timer wouldn’t hurt... which would of course drive up the price)) Comment: I bought it for work because small radiators in a spacious room can’t handle the heating. I took it to replace the oil one at 1900W (stupid things in large rooms), this one at 1500 does a much better job. There is, of course, a nuance: infrared heats up all objects around it, and it heats up well)). You must select the installation location very carefully and, in the absence of timers and a thermostat, do not forget to turn it off. I’m still happy, it copes with the task!

Andrey Mokshin

Hintek IW-03

Pros: Heats up quickly. The operating principle of the heater eliminates the burning of oxygen and creates a comfortable microclimate in the room. Minimum power consumption. Disadvantages: Design is simple, not inspiring. The presented model does not have a thermostat; it turns off only when heated to the maximum temperature. I had to additionally install a switch in the power cord break. I installed the infrared detector several months ago, and have never had any complaints about its performance. I installed it on the wall in the coldest room of the apartment. All winter we save ourselves only by its warmth, since the room is large and there are not enough ordinary batteries. Even a large room heats up very quickly. Comment: Used as an additional heat source in the apartment.

Arseniy A.

Ballu BIH-LM-3.0

Advantages: power, mobility, you can change the height and direction of the flow Disadvantages: none Comment: We bought this heater a little over six months ago. We use it for heating rooms and quickly drying coatings on construction sites without heating. There is a wheeled chassis. The angle of inclination of the supports can be changed, as well as the direction of flow. The power is decent, three modes up to 3 kW, I think it can handle it even in winter. Excellent for drying walls, preparing them for painting or plastering. If the room is closed, the first power is sufficient, sometimes the second. It heats up the walls and the work surface - just what you need. Does not crack, stable.

Dudareva Natalya

Ballu BIH-LM-1.5

Advantages: Very pleasant warmth, does not dry out the air! Large range of action. Three modes. Metal body. It's on 24/7 and doesn't overheat. Disadvantages: They brought the wrong one, but the S model, it is smaller in size. I'm afraid that its efficiency is less for the same power. It shines at night (but I'm used to it and it doesn't bother me) Short wire. I think it will heat 25 m2 only with good thermal insulation. Comment: I am writing a review specifically for this model (not S), since before ordering I had already purchased such a heater on the market. That’s why I wanted a second one, because I’m very pleased. I use it at my dacha, which is insulated “in places” - at night I just turn it on at 500 watts and direct it towards myself. I sleep under a cotton blanket and feel warm. The room is 12 meters high, if you turn it on at 1000 watts for a couple of hours, it’s hot. It’s convenient that you can just put it next to it and point it at yourself. This will not work with a convector and it heats worse even at a power of 2000 watts

Anatoly Zhivulin

Ballu BIH-LM-3.0

Advantages: Reliability. Safety. Efficiency. Sustainability. Disadvantages: none My job is making wood decor. I have my own workshop in the garage, for which I bought such a heater. It warms up the workshop perfectly and also dries out the wood. Three power modes, tilt angle is adjustable. Easy to move thanks to the available wheels. This heater is effective not only indoors. The heating level can be changed by adjusting the power, the tilt angle is also adjustable, and the heater can be moved simply using the wheels.

Victor V.

Ballu BIH-L-3.0

Advantages: Powerful, has overheating protection, fastenings included. Disadvantages: When you first turn it on, you can hear some noise for a while. Comment: I use it at the dacha to heat the terrace and gazebo. I placed it on a steel telescopic tripod (purchased separately) for ease of use. The ribbed reflector provides uniform, intense heating of all objects over an area of ​​28 m2. The thermostat prevents overheating and turns off the heater for a short time. I got caught in the rain on the street more than once, there were no malfunctions after that, the grilles did not rust.

Oleg S.

NeoClima NQH-1.2i

Advantages: 1) Quickly heats a small room, up to 15 square meters. 2) Silent 3) Sufficiently high safety: overheating protection + button at the bottom, that is, if it falls, it will turn off. 4) three modes: three heating elements, you can turn on 1 and 2 and 3 5) does not dry the air Disadvantages: There is only one drawback - this is infrared radiation, if you are in the radiation zone, then over time your head begins to hurt and some kind of fatigue, fatigue, therefore It’s better to turn it away from you and it will be fine. The radiation angle is approximately 60 degrees, so if you place it half-sided away from you, or preferably 90 degrees, it will be comfortable. Comment: An excellent thing and, most importantly, not expensive, I bought it on sale for 590 rubles. I recommend to everyone.

Deminika Kashada

Sakura SA-0670

Advantages: - An ideal solution when the main thing is to heat yourself, not the room. Although the room can be heated over time. — Warm, lamp light. Literally. - Now your cat will sleep where YOU want it. “You can dry things by placing them in front of a heater... if you can shoo away a sleeping cat.” “It’s very nice to warm your feet.” Don't step on the cat. - Less than 1000 rubles for this miracle. Disadvantages: - The tip-over protection is designed so that the slightest unevenness will prevent the device from working (I have a plank floor covered with linoleum, and you have to move the heater a little before the damn button is pressed). — Dries the eyes when in direct line of sight. Hide it under the table, or place it on the side/back. - Virtually ineffective when aimed at empty space. Point it at objects/walls/yourself. — Overheating your feet is very unpleasant. -You can put it on your nightstand to keep warm while you sleep, but you won't want to. Nobody needs a damn night spotlight. — Remote controls, phones and other plastic that accidentally end up in the affected area begin to deform without any warning.

Mikhail Kholkin

Ballu BIH-L-2.0

The heater was found to be defective - with a burnt-out lamp. In the Yandex Market application, I described my problem, to which a specialist in the chat suggested that I call the service center, where they told me that I needed to bring the heater to determine whether the case was under warranty or not. I would like to express my gratitude to the Yandex market from where the heater was delivered for their understanding and very prompt replacement of the heater. My colleagues and I express our respect! We bought a couple of these IR heaters for a cafe. We also bought tripods for them. Sometimes tipsy clients, despite the cold, want to continue gatherings in the gazebo. In such cases it helps out very well. We immediately turn on the heater and clients feel warm and comfortable. And the case is not afraid of moisture; it was turned on even during rain.

Konstantin Ch.

NeoClima Shaft 2.5

Pros: Well made, thick cable, heats up quickly. Has several heating modes. The strongest one heats an 18 m2 room in 5 minutes. The previous Polaris heated constantly, this one turns off after a certain heating, I consider this a BIG plus, there is no need to constantly turn it off. It has a very impressive tripod that deserves respect and is easy to lift. There is a degree of rotation of the heater. The wife was very pleased. Disadvantages: The fastenings seem flimsy, a small internal part has fallen off, but I think this is not the most important part. I give advice to anyone who doubts which reviewer to choose: take it. He works in a private house in a room of 20 square meters... I sleep in shorts) There is no additional heating outside the window -25... .Addition: after one winter it broke down, but worked through the winter without turning off

Seraphim S.

NIKATEN nt 300

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