Does the convector dry the air?

Feelings of dryness can be particularly noticeable with some types of heating devices, and this is especially true for devices with exposed, high-temperature heating elements. During their operation, dust particles located on the device itself begin to burn, causing the appearance of a characteristic unpleasant odor and a feeling of heaviness in the air. And the smaller the area of ​​the room and the higher the rate of its heating, the stronger the dryness is felt.

Does the convector dry the air?

The burning of oxygen caused by heaters is a common misconception. This is due to the subjective sensations that arise during the operation of heating devices. Simple heating, without the use of specially designed installations used in construction work, is not capable of removing water particles from the atmosphere. As the temperature in a closed space increases, the relative humidity naturally decreases, causing unpleasant sensations of moisture deficiency and lack of oxygen, but the absolute humidity in the room remains the same.

ATTENTION! Convector heaters produced at the present time do not have the disadvantages of drying the air, since they do not have a fan - the heated oxygen coming out of them naturally dissipates without affecting the distribution of moisture in the room.And due to the built-in flat low-temperature heating element, the possibility of burning dust particles is completely eliminated and a pleasant feeling of freshness and cleanliness is created.

Characteristics of a convector that does not dry out the air

When choosing a convector type heater, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:

1. Heating element size. The larger its area, the more efficiently the room is heated, and thanks to the low temperature (50-60 degrees on average), there is no effect on air humidity, and the possibility of dust burning is completely eliminated.
2. Type of heating element. When choosing a convector, you should give preference to modern designs of a new generation, equipped with a monolithic heating element, which allows you to effectively heat the room, while minimizing the surface temperature of the device.
3. The most advanced models may have an air ionizer that absorbs dust. The anions produced when it is turned on purify oxygen, making it more useful.
4. Some models are equipped with filters that prevent dust from entering the device. It is also possible to choose a convector with a built-in humidifier.

How to choose the right electric convector that does not burn air

When choosing a convector type heater, you should consider its characteristics:

1. Power consumption. The choice is made taking into account the size of the room in which the device is planned to be installed.
2. A heating element. In convector heaters, elements of the tape type, heating element or monolithic are possible. A monolithic heating element has proven itself to be the best at providing a room with warm, high-quality oxygen.
3. Device installation options.There are two options for installing convectors - floor or wall. If you plan to move the heater from one room to another, then you should choose a floor-standing option that has support legs with wheels. Support legs and without wheels are available.
4. Thermostat. The presence of a thermostat makes it possible to regulate the heating intensity, reduce and increase power to create the optimal temperature in the room. For greater convenience, it is recommended to give preference to an electronic switch.
5. The presence of a thermostat will allow you to maintain the set temperature.
6. Device dimensions. The speed of air circulation depends on the height of the device - the lower the convector itself, the higher the air flow speed, respectively, the room will warm up faster. Long baseboard-type convectors can significantly warm the lower part of the room.
7. Safety. An additional bonus of the low temperature of the heating element is the safety of operation of the device. After all, due to the fact that the case is heated to a maximum of 60 degrees, there is no possibility of getting burned. It is also possible to choose a device with tip-over protection and a body that has smooth outlines without sharp corners. This convector would be the best choice if there are small children in the house.
8. The built-in timer allows you to set a specific time for turning the device on and off.

If you choose a convector type heater, you should give preference to models from well-established manufacturers. The absence of an unpleasant odor during operation depends on the quality of the materials used in the manufacture of the case.

IMPORTANT! When you turn on the device, the moving oxygen will move dust particles along with it, which will settle between the convector plates - in this case, you will have to forget about fresh air.

By keeping the room clean with regular wet cleaning and caring for the device itself, promptly removing settled dust from it using a vacuum cleaner, it is possible to create an optimal microclimate in the room with a comfortable and stable temperature.