- Types of water heaters
- Practical advice for the buyer
- Brand and manufacturer overview
Every modern person tries to provide himself with the most comfortable living conditions. To avoid discomfort when disconnecting hot water or cold water in high-rise buildings of the city, experts recommend installing a heater for water electric for home. In this article we will share recommendations on how to choose the most suitable model from the range of devices presented in the modern market.
to content ↑Water heater types
When choosing an electric water heater in a house, you should be aware that, depending on the basic principle of operation, these devices are divided into the following categories:
- Flow equipment.
- Accumulators.
Each of these types of equipment has its own advantages and disadvantages, which affects its functionality.
Flowing water heaters
The main element of the flowing water heating equipment is located inside the heater structure. This heating system includes a copper pipe with a pressed heating nichrome spiral.
Important! The design of the heater is not afraid of the formation of air congestion and is characterized by a long period of service.
Flow-through boilers do not have a storage tank, because their functional purpose is to heat the entire volume of water passing through them. However, it should be borne in mind that for heating significant volumes, it is necessary to choose high-capacity equipment.
Important! In order not to limit family members in the amount of hot water used, it is recommended to install a flow-through boiler with a capacity between 4 and 27 kW.
Advantages of
The main advantages of water heaters of this design are as follows:
- have the ability to provide the user with the required amount of water at any time;
- does not require regular maintenance;
- is compact in size, which allows its installation in a room with a limited area.
Cons
However, there is no perfect equipment, therefore flow-through type boilers have a number of drawbacks:
- for the installation of such a device requires the presence of centralized water supply systems with a constant head;
- presence in the premises of a stable power supply;
- can provide water only one point of water intake.
Important! Before buying a running water heater it is necessary to consult with a qualified electrician, as far as not every wiring is able to withstand the equipment provided by this equipment. Also it should be noted that such devices are not suitable for installation in "stalinkas" and "hruschovka".
Storage water heaters
According to the structure and principle of operation, the storage water heater resembles a thermos that has a function of heating the water. Initially, this device accumulates the required volume of water, after which it performs its heating and maintains the specified temperature regime.
Important! By installing a storage water heater, you will provide your family with plenty of hot water with relatively low loads on the electrical network.
Advantages of
Such equipment is characterized by the following advantages:
- device can perform the functions assigned to it at not the best head in the central water supply network;
- energy efficiency when heating water to a temperature of 80 C;
- possibility to supply hot water several points of water.
Important! The average capacity of water heaters of the storage type of the construction is 2 kW, which does not pose a threat to wiring.
Cons
Like any technical device, storage boilers have a number of drawbacks, the most significant of which are as follows:
- need to perform maintenance of installed equipment every 6 months;
- water heating occurs within 1-2 hours;
- possibility of processing only a certain volume of water.
Practical advice for the buyer
Choosing the home electric water heater, you should first of all pay attention to the following equipment characteristics.
Dimensions
To obtain the optimum amount of domestic hot water and in order to maximize the efficiency of the operation of the water heating equipment, a suitable size boiler should be chosen.
Important! Do not forget to take into account the features of the room where the installation of an electric water heater is planned, so that after the purchase there are no problems with the choice of its location.
Energy efficiency
To ensure savings in electricity consumption, before purchasing equipment, ask the seller about the rationality of the energy consumption of the device you have chosen.
Operating expense of
Specialists recommend that before the purchase of a water heater for the house, the annual operating costs of the device should be specified and compared with other energy-efficient models. 
Installation type
Depending on the volume of the boiler room and personal preferences, you can purchase a device of one of the following types:
- for horizontal installation;
- for vertical installation;
- universal equipment.
Tank manufacturing material
Different models of water heaters for home can have a tank made of stainless steel or enamelled steel:
- Stainless steel is more preferable for its performance characteristics.
- Enamel - will be cheaper.
Presence of magnesium anode device
This chemical element protects the boiler against internal corrosion damage. If the model of the water heater you like does not require the presence of a magnesium anode, it is recommended to choose a more practical and reliable unit.
The volume of the storage tank
On how correctly you determine these parameters, the expediency of buying new equipment for obtaining a stable volume of hot water will also depend.
This parameter is important only for storage models:
- The tank capacity of 100-150 liters will be optimal. This will be enough for the opportunity to take a shower for a family of 2-3 people, without the lack of water in the kitchen.
- In spacious private houses, where a family with a large number of members lives, you can choose a heater for water electric with a volume of 200 liters.
- And for a summer residence - it is enough and 50-80 l.
Important! In flow models, the heating rate and the volume of water are determined by the power. For example, models with power values of 3.5-6 kW are popular - this is enough for servicing the kitchen sink, wash-hand basin in the bathroom, and small washing. But for the adoption of the shower - it is necessary at least 8 kW.
Thermal insulation quality
This parameter is also important for storage water heaters. The best are those that have a double walled tank system with an additional gasket made of insulating material. They can be, for example, polyurethane foam.
Important! Each high-quality electric water heater assumes the presence of the following design elements - control unit, heater, magnesium anode and thermostat. The most economical are devices with a thermostatic device of capillary or electronic type.
to the contents ↑Review of brands and manufacturers
The modern market of water heaters presents an extensive range of equipment from various manufacturers. Boilers differ not only in price and external performance, but also in functionality, quality of performance, reliability, energy efficiency and many other qualities.
Very popular among consumers are well-proven electric water heaters for the house of the following brands:
- Thermex - high-quality and reliable water heaters from the Italian manufacturing company. This technique is characterized by a rather high level of energy efficiency and adequate cost.
- Baxi is an Italian manufacturing company that has been a leader in the market of water heating and heating equipment for more than half a century. The devices of this manufacturer are characterized by a high level of quality and reliability, are equipped with a convenient and understandable control system, contain a magnesium anode of sufficiently large dimensions and are characterized by a high level of energy efficiency. In the modern market, you can meet the boilers of this trademark of both horizontal and vertical types of location.
- Termal - another Italian manufacturer of water heating equipment, which won recognition from consumers due to the high quality of the proposed devices. The boiler of this trademark is characterized by the presence of thermal insulation and enamel coating of the water tank. Modern design of the models will allow you to choose an electric water heater for the house, which will look as harmonious as possible in the interior.
- Electrolux is a Swedish manufacturing company specializing in the manufacture of domestic water heaters. By choosing a boiler from this manufacturer, you choose a reliable, high-quality and durable equipment with high functional and energy-efficient performance.
- Ariston is a world-famous Italian manufacturer of household appliances that offers water heating devices of various price categories and quality indicators.
Important! Experts do not recommend buying cheap, but poor-quality devices from badly proven brands. A rather ambiguous reputation is enjoyed by such trade marks as Amina, Polaris and Ross.
In this article we have shared with you information about the main types of heating electrical water appliances, important criteria for their selection and the most well-known manufacturers. We hope that this information will help you make a rational choice and provide your own house with uninterrupted hot water supply.