Convection heating is the process of moving heat from one place to another via the use of fluids or gases.
Energy efficient wall heaters nz.
They re silent in operation wall fixed saving space and compliment heating from heat pumps.
It s possible to buy a 2 4kw electric heater capable of heating a medium sized living room for less than 100 though it will cost about 60c an hour to run compared with about 38c for a 4 5kw heat pump.
Panel heaters are ideal for small size rooms.
They are a general room guide only.
Choose the right heater for the room you want at a price point you can afford.
The cheapest and most energy efficient form of heating in new zealand is a heat pump giving 3 5 to 4 5 kilowatts of energy out for every kilowatt of energy that goes in.
All electric heaters are equally efficient by converting the electricity they consume into useful heat according to the energy efficiency and conservation authority ecca.
Although they run on electricity they collect far more energy than they use.
We test large fan heaters designed to warm an entire room.
Up to 3 times as much.
These icons represent a typical room type based on a 2 4 metre ceiling stud.
While all heaters have the same level of efficiency they convert all the electricity they use into heat the size and type of heater makes a difference to how well they will work in your house.
The heating size icon suggests the ideal wattage size heater for that area.
Small fan heaters that sit close to the floor can be a good option for personal heating for example if you re in the only one in the study and just want direct heat.
Portable electric heaters are affordable to buy and easy to use by simply plugging them into the wall.
Wall mounted panel heaters work through convection heating.
Buy a heater that uses the right amount of energy to heat your chosen room efficiently.
The good old fireplace.
How panel heaters works.
These tall pivoting heaters have a radiant element and usually a fan.
All wall mounted panel heaters use this method as it is the most cost efficient and one of the the safest.
Heat pumps are expensive to buy from 2750 upwards installed but very cheap to run.
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Heat pumps collect heat from the air outside the house and release it inside.
It will also take much longer than more energy efficient heating to warm the room to your desired temperature.
The colder it is outside the less efficient they are.