Country houses cease to be just a relaxation area after exhausting work in the garden and turn into a real place to live for weekends or holidays. Therefore, heating a dacha with a boiler has become in demand and popular. At the same time, they buy equipment depending on the communications installed on the site (gas, electricity, water) and the area of the room itself. Consumers have to choose from several equipment options: gas, solid fuel, electric, liquefied gas and liquid fuel.
Types of boilers for country houses
Boilers for heating a dacha come in different types:
- Heating a dacha with a solid fuel boiler is considered the most economical. Firewood, coals, wood chips, peat, sawdust or pellets are used as “refueling”. After ignition, the equipment heats the water in the heating system and gradually warms up the house. The efficiency of such equipment is quite high, but there is a significant drawback - it is necessary to constantly monitor the presence of fuel in the combustion chamber.
- Gas boilers are often installed in private houses in the city where there is access to main gas. Moreover, this option is considered economically profitable, since the cost of gas is lower than electricity.
- An electric boiler for heating a dacha works by converting electricity into heat by heating the coolant, which enters the batteries. The convenience of modern equipment lies in the ease of control and the ability to turn off the boiler while the owners are away. The disadvantage is the high cost of fuel: the average cost of 1 kW in Russia is 2.5 rubles.
- Boilers running on liquefied gas are one of the most popular for heating cottages. Their fuel consumption is low with an efficiency rate of 95%. One cylinder for a one-story house can be enough for the entire period of cold weather in central Russia.
Advice: choosing a method for heating a country house is based on the cost of all types of fuel. In small one-story houses, a few electric radiators are enough without the cost of installing a heating system and installing additional equipment.
How to choose a boiler for a summer house
When choosing a boiler for heating a dacha, you need to pay attention to several indicators:
- number of circuits: single-circuit ones are used only for heating, and double-circuit ones can additionally provide hot water supply;
- location: floor or wall, selected based on the dimensions of the room where the boiler will be installed;
- power: calculated by the formula 10 m² x 1 kW with room ceilings of 3 m + 20% capacity reserve to prevent overheating and equipment breakdown.
You should not choose models based only on price or power: low-power options will work at the limit of their capabilities for heating the room and will quickly fail. The equipment must work at full capacity, but without overvoltage, then it will last a long time and without failures.
Rating of heating boilers for summer cottages
To make it easier to decide on a boiler model that will run on the fuel you have chosen and is suitable for you, we suggest looking at the description of the TOP 3 popular models of each type. So, you can compare technical characteristics and choose the best option for your dacha.
TOP 3 gas models
Boilers powered by main gas must also be connected to the electrical network and heating system. To install such a model, all communications must be installed to the country house.
Economical gas wall-mounted boilers are often chosen for summer cottages. Such models consume little electricity, and the price of the main fuel is low: the average cost of 1 m³ in Russia is 5 rubles.
Among the most popular models are:
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“I was attracted by the model’s power and compactness. During installation, I additionally connected an automatic control system. Installed two years ago in a two-story house, it works properly and the liquefied gas consumption is minimal.” Heating area up to 410 m² number of circuits one fuel/gas/liquefied gas chimney diameter 13 cm location floor-mounted manufacturer Germany Bosch Gaz 2000 F FN 30HN power 30 kW Olga, Chelyabinsk:
“I love this manufacturer, so many of the household appliances in my city apartment are from him. So I decided to install a medium-power boiler at the dacha. It was installed by a hired crew that year. Heats great and the temperature is easy to adjust. No additional pumps were required.” heating area up to 300 m² number of circuits one fuel/gas/liquefied gas chimney diameter 14.5 cm location floor-standing manufacturer Russia
The table shows models that operate not only from main gas, but also from liquefied gas, which is important for holiday villages where there are no all communications. At the same time, the power of the equipment is sufficient for large cottages.
Equipment design
Heating a house with a stove with a water circuit is provided not only by direct heating of the stove from firewood, but also by water, which is distributed throughout all rooms of the home. The design of the equipment includes a water circuit, also called a heat exchanger. Principle of operation:
- The water is heated in a heat exchanger.
- When it reaches a sufficient temperature, natural pressure pushes it towards the radiators located in several rooms of the house.
- The liquid then returns to the heating device, is heated and sent along the same path.
- Radiators evenly distribute the heat received from the stove throughout all rooms.
Sometimes a circulation pump is provided to ensure circulation in the system, but this is only necessary if the water needs to be distributed through a long system of pipes: when there are many rooms for heating in the house, natural circulation can most often be used.
Solid fuel options
The second most popular type of boiler for a summer residence is solid fuel. Finding a source for ignition is not so difficult; they often use firewood prepared in advance or buy coal.
In Russia, the most popular and in demand is the inexpensive model of the heating boiler Teplodar Kupper OK 20. Its main characteristics:
- single-circuit boiler with an open combustion chamber;
- maximum power 20 kW, which is enough for an area of 200 m²;
- works on wood, coal, pellets, gas and liquefied gas;
- floor installation with a chimney diameter of 15 cm.
Consumers note the convenience of using different types of fuel, including gas, which allows them to use brought cylinders and then switch to wood or coal if necessary. There is a built-in safety system that protects the boiler from overheating. And one circuit is enough to heat a country house without supplying hot water.
If you need a long-burning solid fuel boiler, you should purchase the reliable domestic model Stropuva S20P with a power of 20 kW and one circuit. Works only on wood or coal and is installed on the floor. Such equipment is perfect for city residents who come to their dacha only on weekends or on vacation.
The best fireplace stoves with a water heating circuit
META Angara Aqua
The total power of the model is 16 kW, of which 7 kW is the power of the water circuit . The heat exchanger holds 10 liters of liquid and is made of 5 mm steel. The firebox has a significant volume and is easy to clean from combustion products.
Firewood can burn in a prolonged mode, which is especially convenient at night.
The body is decorated with ceramic inserts, and the glass door provides excellent visibility..
Design solutions made it possible to reduce the volume of soot entering the chimney.
Characteristics:
- power: 16 kW;
- location: corner/wall;
- chimney: 150mm, front/rear;
- material: steel;
- heated area - up to 160m2;
- glass type: prismatic;
- dimensions: 104*70*54.5cm;
- weight: 205kg.
Advantages:
- attractive external design;
- presence of panoramic glass.
Flaws:
- high fuel consumption;
- insufficient heat transfer to the coolant;
- soot on the glass.
La Nordica Termo Isotta
The Isotta cast iron stove is equipped with a water circuit and is designed to heat several living spaces at the same time.
Its double walls allow you to effectively manage air flow. A hob is built into the surface. It has a protective cover that protects the walls from contamination during the cooking process.
The firebox door is decorated with panoramic ceramic self-cleaning glass . There is a separate door at the bottom for easy use of the ash drawer.
Characteristics:
- power: 15-19 kW;
- Efficiency: 78.4%;
- location: wall;
- chimney: 150mm, front/rear;
- material: cast iron;
- glass type: panoramic;
- dimensions: 77.5*76*52cm;
- weight: 212kg.
Advantages:
- long burning;
- convenient door;
- self-cleaning glass;
- moderate fuel consumption.
Flaws:
- No.
EdilKamin Aqua
The combustion chamber of this furnace has double walls . This allows you to reduce the temperature impact on the body and extend the service life of the fireplace stove.
The inside of the firebox is lined with fireclay, resistant to combustion products and high flame temperatures.
The door is decorated with glass, which can withstand heat up to 750 degrees, but is not resistant to pinpoint impacts . The water circuit will allow you to create a full-fledged heating system in the house, heating the neighboring rooms.
For safety, there is a built-in sensor against system overheating . The oven can be used in the kitchen; the cooking surface has a heating temperature of up to 200 degrees.
Characteristics:
- power: 6.5 kW;
- hob;
- location: wall;
- chimney: 150mm, ;
- material: steel, ceramic tiles, fireclay;
- glass type: straight;
- dimensions: 95*52*52cm;
- weight:186kg.
Advantages:
- high quality materials;
- excellent assembly;
- overheat protection.
Flaws:
- No.
Vesuvius PK-01(270) BEIGE
The stove is made of a combination of cast iron and steel . The door is cast iron with heat-resistant glass. The grate is cast iron. The firebox is finished with fireclay.
The ends are decorated with beige ceramic inserts, which help the stove retain heat longer. It is possible to heat rooms with a total area of up to 200 m2.
Burning time on one stack of wood is up to 5 hours.
High-quality components guarantee a service life of at least 10 years. The furnace firebox is 100% airtight.
The parts are fixed using a bolted connection to guarantee reliability . In the economical operating mode, the firewood only smolders; in the intensive mode, quick kindling is carried out.
Characteristics:
- power: 9 kW;
- hob - no;
- location: wall;
- heating area - up to 200m2;
- chimney: 150mm, ;
- material: steel, cast iron, ceramic tiles, fireclay;
- glass type: straight;
- dimensions: 82*46*43cm;
- weight:141kg.
Advantages:
- design;
- ergonomics;
- holds temperature for a long time.
Flaws:
- No.
Vesuvius PK-01(270) RED
The fireplace stove is made from high quality induction steel . The firebox door is made of cast iron and equipped with a glass insert; the ash door allows you to control the intensity of combustion.
The firebox is finished with high-quality fireclay, which can be easily replaced if necessary. Decorative inserts on the sides are ceramic, red.
The power is 9 kW, which will allow you to warm up a room with a volume of up to 150 m3.
One stack of firewood will provide heat for up to 5 hours. You can connect an electric fan to quickly heat the room. The minimum service life of the product is 10 years.
Characteristics:
- power: 9 kW;
- hob - no;
- location: wall;
- heating area - up to 200m2;
- chimney: 150mm, ;
- material: steel, cast iron, ceramic tiles, fireclay;
- glass type: straight;
- dimensions: 82*46*43cm;
- weight:141kg.
Advantages:
- heating rate;
- nice design in a classic style;
- high legs.
Flaws:
- soot on glass.
