Rules for choosing an electric boiler for the home: pros and cons

While all experts in the world predict imminent global warming, we have to heat our homes with special heating systems for most of the year. Of course, the main part of any such system is the boiler, which is responsible for generating heat for heating residential areas. Today, you can find several options for such devices, each of which has its own pros and cons. This article will focus on electric boilers, because their popularity is growing every day, and manufacturers are expanding the available range. We will answer the question of how to choose the right electric boiler, and what you should pay attention to.

Features of electric boilers

Manufacturers of electric boilers are well aware of the advantages of these systems in comparison with gas counterparts. That is why, having developed high-quality systems and providing the consumer with a sufficient choice of different models, they easily secured the product on the heating equipment market. The main feature of electric boilers is their versatility. An electric-powered boiler can be installed in any facility with a socket. Electricity is much more affordable than gas networks, making it easy to provide heat in the house. In addition, the electric boiler does not require additional documents from the gas service and can be installed in almost any room without risking its safety. The electric boiler runs on electricity, so you can forget about the emissions of carbon monoxide and all kinds of chimneys.

Advantages and disadvantages of electric boilers

Despite the aforementioned features of the system, you should fully familiarize yourself with all the pros and cons of this equipment. This will allow you to make the right choice when choosing heating equipment for your home. Among the advantages are the following:

• Ease of installation - absolutely all models of electric boilers are identical in their structure and design. This allows you to install equipment in any room, because additional solutions, such as chimneys, are also not required;
• Ease of operation - the interface of any boiler is quite simple, which allows you to quickly figure out all the settings and operating modes. And among the segment of expensive models, they often meet boilers with an installed display that displays all the necessary information;
• High efficiency - an electric boiler is much more productive than gas equipment - the efficiency of some models can reach 98%;
• High safety - since the boiler is completely powered by electric current, it does not pose any threat to others;
• Compliance with environmental standards - absolutely all boiler models are made of environmentally friendly materials, and during operation the device does not emit harmful substances;
• Correct consumption of resources - any modern electric boiler is equipped with a power control system that regulates energy consumption only to maintain the previously set temperature;
  
• Availability of different modifications - a variety of modifications of electric boilers are available on the market, so you will most likely be able to choose the option that suits you.So, for example, double-circuit boilers have become common models, which make it possible to additionally heat water for domestic use;
• High reliability - choosing a boiler from a well-known manufacturer, you can easily use it for 7-10 years without repair. If we consider the options for the cheap segment, then such boilers are able to work from 2 to 4 heating seasons;
• Reasonable price tag - as a rule, the price is added up depending on the power and quality of the model. Despite this, the purchase of an electric boiler will cost less than a complete installation from scratch of a gas system in a private house;
• A large assortment - which electric boiler to choose, depends only on your requests.

Considering the cons, the following are worth noting:

• High electricity tariffs. One of the main problems in the operation of these boilers can be expensive electricity. Of course, the boiler consumes a lot of energy, therefore, at high tariffs, you should pay attention to models with power control;
• Lack of autonomy. The main plus can be perceived as one of the minuses, because where there is no energy, such a boiler cannot work;
• Difficulty with scale. If hard water flows from your tap, it can cause scale formation, which in turn can quickly destroy the tubular electric heater. However, the problem can be solved by installing special cleaning filters.

What to look for when choosing equipment

Today there are quite a few specifications of electric boilers, so you should understand some aspects that will help you make the right choice.

Construction type

There are two designs of electric boilers that allow you to install them on the floor or hang them on a special mount on the wall. Suspended boilers are the most popular because they do not require a lot of space. If you need to heat a large room, then you should pay attention to floor models, which are much better at coping with this task.

Power adjustment

By power control, the models are divided into devices with smooth and step control. The first is most often available only in boilers from the expensive segment, since it requires a rheostat and other expensive parts. The device of models with step adjustment is much simpler. The system consists of 3-4 heating elements, each of which maintains a certain temperature.

Connection type

Electric boilers are divided into single-phase and three-phase. For the first, 220 V is enough for operation, and the second will need 380 V. The more power, the better the heating of the premises is.

Rules for choosing an electric heating boiler

There is nothing difficult in choosing an electric boiler. The only thing worth starting from is your goal and budget. It is on this basis that attention should be paid to such parameters as the boiler efficiency and its power. The higher these figures, the more comfortable you will feel during the heating season. However, any consultant will recommend that you choose a model that will have in stock about 30% of the power required in this house. This is provided in case of severe frosts and insufficient external insulation of the house. It is also highly recommended to purchase models from trusted and reputable manufacturers.