Electric heating is the general term for various, electrically operated heaters, The different heating types are different not only in terms of the heating technology used. The differences are also due to the appearance and the energy efficiency. In the following, various types of heating systems will be presented for introduction to this topic and discussed in detail with regard to their heating methods.

Electric heaters are described as polluters, underestimating their energy efficiency. If an electric powered radiatormeaningful and efficient, the energy consumption can be correspondingly low. Furthermore, many manufacturers produce eco-variants that have lower energy and energy consumption than their predecessors.

A distinction is made between the following electrically operated heating types:
– Area storage heating
– Infrared heating

Surface storage heating
The surface storage heater looks like a conventional radiator. It also warms like a conventional radiator connected to a gas central heating system. The surface storage heater is operated electrically in contrast to the gas central heating. It is only needed a socket for the commissioning of the radiator.

Surface storage heater – functioning
The surface storage heater has a soapstone or fireclay storage core. The memory core in turn contains heating conductors, which generate and transmit electrical heat. Through the memory core, the heat is held and released with a time delay. The heating is self-regulating. When a defined demand value is reached, the heating is switched off. The advantages of a surface storage heater are obvious. This type of electric heater generates pleasant warmth and does not need to be well regulated or maintained. Surface storage heaters are maintenance-free and easy to operate.

infrared heating
Like the name of this one electric heating already suggests, heats this device via infrared waves. The room is heated evenly and there is no temperature difference between blanketand soil.

Infrared heating – functioning
The infrared waves do not heat the air, as with other heating types, but the objects in the room. The infrared waves minimize the temperature difference between the ceiling and the floor and generate a pleasant warmth. The floor elements heated in this way do not allow cold feet. A infrared heatingcan be integrated in a variety of ways in a room. The device can be hung on the wall (in the form of a picture) or on the ceiling. Furthermore, various models can also be installed in a wall. Operation is possible via various thermostats and very easy.

Electric heating Product examples:
Area storage heating – Thermotec electric heating with fireclay core 2450 watts
This powerful surface storage heater comes with a whopping 2450 watts. The 2450 watts provide for a rapid warming of the room. The electric heating from Thermotec stores the heat generated over a long period in a fireclay core and releases the heat as needed and with a time delay. An integrated thermostat controls the heating. The thermostat is digital, has a backlit display and is programmable. Furthermore, the device has a child safety lock and an adjustable frost protection. Further heating programs include weekly programming, setting of the comfort temperature and a night setback. A thermal overheating protection provides security and switches off the device immediately at high temperatures. The surface storage heater acts like a standard radiator and has a high-quality powder coating. Included with the heater is a wall bracket and a 1.5 meter long cable with a standard Schukostecker included. The installation of the 55 kg radiator is shown in the enclosed operating instructions.

Infrared heating – Image heating 750 Watt with 7 years warranty from InfrarotPro
Infrared heater InfraredPro is an effective and powerful heater that heats a room by means of infrared waves. A whopping 750 watts of power quickly provide pleasant warmth. The infrared heater is in one muralintegrated that offers the company InfraredPro with various HD themes. The customer has the choice between various nature pictures and modern motives. For every design and every style of living, the matching motif including radiator is available. With a weight of 7 kg, this picture heater can easily be mounted on any wall. The dimensions of the heater are 120 x 60 x 2 cm. This fits the picture heater to almost every wall. The image heater is designed to save energy and is up to 25% more energy efficient than other infrared heaters. The heater is also „Made in Germany“ and is sold with an incredible 7-year warranty.

Electric heating – conclusion
The purchase of a electric heating is always worthwhile when individual rooms, gazebos or garden sheds are to be heated. Modern electric heaters are equipped with safety technology that prevents overheating. Infrared heaters can be innovatively integrated into a room due to the wide range of shapes and motifs, without attracting attention as a heater.