Wall heater picture - will it warm or not, reviews, disadvantages and how to choose a good model.

For several years now, new generation heaters have been widely represented on our market, which at the same time are a stylish decorative item.
We are talking about wall-mounted film heaters in the form of picturesque paintings. They work on the principle of infrared radiation. Are they really as effective as manufacturers say, what are the features of their operation, and are they worth the money? Let's take a closer look.

First, let's look at all their advantages, which they certainly have, and then we'll go over the significant disadvantages. There is little talk about them in commercials and stores.

Advantages over conventional heaters

One of the main advantages due to which many housewives look at these warming wall paintings and panels is their appearance and the ability to further decorate the interior of the apartment.

A single apartment owner can also choose the model he likes.

In addition to using them at home, they can also be used at work by hanging the picture directly near the workplace. In many offices, the use of fan heaters or heat blowers is officially prohibited due to their fire hazard.

But with such a heater there are no problems.

Forgot to install a heated floor or a separate radiator on your balcony or loggia?

And here this wonderful infrared device will help you out. Moreover, such warming paintings can be hung on walls made of any material.

The heating temperature of the surface of the film wall heater does not exceed 65-75 degrees. Therefore, it is simply impossible to get burned by accidental contact here.

Because of this, many people use them in children's rooms. For example, the most common oil radiators, which seem to be reliably protected on all sides and do not have open heating elements, are highly not recommended for use in children's rooms.

Best Oil Wall Heaters

This type of equipment is a powerful source of heating. It is suitable for creating individual heating in an apartment if there are a sufficient number of panels for the available square meters. Oil circulates inside the housing, heated by a heating element, which promotes long-term heat retention.

LVI Kaba 05 140 10 230 10 1 - for apartments

This is the best wall-mounted oil heater for an apartment, where the calculation is based on one device per 10 m2. An area of 50 m2 will require 5 units. The snow-white surface of the heater looks beautiful in a home environment.

On the side of the case there is a start button and a thermostat, with which you can set a comfortable temperature for the season. There is a wide temperature range from 0 to 30 degrees.

Pros:

the Swedish manufacturer provides a guarantee of up to 10 years;
modern powder coating of sections;
the small panel width of 50 mm looks aesthetically pleasing in the apartment;
compact dimensions of the case 145x52 cm fit freely under the window;
a power of 1000 W will heat well without main heating;
a completely metal sealed chamber with oil lasts a long time and without leakage;
the thermostat automatically turns off the power when the set temperature is reached, which saves electricity;
the light indicator informs about the status of the device;
when tipping over, the protection is triggered;
low noise level;
frost protection mode during long periods of inactivity (during a trip on vacation in winter).

Minuses:

cost from 17,000 rubles;
the regulator is located at the bottom of the case, so you have to bend over to reach it;
there is no protection of the electrical unit from moisture.

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LVI Yali 05 080 21 230 13 1 double row - for a private house

This is the best wall-mounted oil heater for creating heating in a private home in a non-gas-free area. The housing contains two rows of panels with oil and heating elements, which provides an increased thermal effect.

The device is suitable for heating thick walls and constant use due to the power of 1250 W. One panel is designed for an area of 12 m2, so for a house of 80 m2 you will need about 6 units.

How it works and what heats it up

Picture heaters work on the principle of the sun. Only here infrared rays are emitted by special carbon fibers.

They are insulated on top with eco-film, onto which a colorful image is applied.

Of course, the canvas itself heats up a little during operation, but as mentioned above, you won’t be able to get burned on it. If you touch the surface with your palm, you will initially feel some warmth.

However, it disappears almost instantly and after a second the hand already feels as if it were at room temperature. This effect is achieved through a zone shutdown system.

That is, as soon as the picture heater feels pressure on the surface of the tracks, they automatically turn off. This is a kind of protection against overheating and failure.

The main heating here occurs on the surface to which the painting is directly directed. It is not the air itself that is heated.

This could be a sofa, a bed, or you yourself sitting at your desk. This will create the feeling that a bright, warm sun is shining on you.

Best Gas Wall Heaters

Such devices can operate from gas in the main line or from liquefied fuel in a cylinder. They are used as the main heating due to their increased power.

Inside there is a burner and a panel that provides heat distribution and air convection. During installation, the devices need to vent combustion products outside.

Alpine Air NGS-50F - for a studio apartment

This is the best gas wall heater for a spacious studio apartment that does not have internal partitions to retain heat. One device can heat up to 49 m2, so by placing it on an external wall you can arrange individual heating in the apartment.

The heater design has rounded edges with perforations for air intake and outlet. All combustion products are removed outside, so there is no dry air in the room.

Pros:

warranty from the Turkish manufacturer for 3 years;
beautiful view that matches any room interior;
large heated area;
powder coating on a metal body;
There is a cast iron heat exchanger inside, so the heat lasts longer even after turning off;
small dimensions 600x600 mm;
built-in thermostat that controls temperature and saves gas;
quiet operation;
frost protection;
quick heating of the room (efficiency 86%);
The built-in fan speeds up the circulation of heated air.

Minuses:

gas pipeline or cylinders are required;
cost from 26,000 rubles;
needs to be connected to electricity;
can only be mounted on a wall adjacent to the street;
more complex installation due to drilling a large hole for the chimney in the supporting support.

How to choose - rules and features

There are always two convex strips at the top and bottom of the film heater. They prevent the painting from being pressed tightly against the wall surface.

When purchasing, pay attention to what these planks are made of. We recommend clean wood, without any coating with varnishes or paints.

Glued laminated timber would also be a bad option.

Such a heater will emit unpleasant and harmful odors during operation. These planks also provide the required distance from the wall of 2 cm.

This is necessary not only for fire safety reasons, but also to preserve the surface of the walls in their original form. For example, for some users, with prolonged use, the wallpaper begins to peel off in places where the picture is hung.

Conventional heaters and wind blowers raise dust, dry the air, and burn out oxygen. And they constantly get in the way.

With their frequent use, headaches, dry mouth and other signs of oxygen starvation occur. Warming paintings do not dry out the air and do not reduce oxygen levels in your home.

Even if dust collects on them, they do not burn it and you will not feel the corresponding smell. You can keep them on for a whole day.

Moreover, unlike simple heaters, the average power of wall film almost never exceeds 400-500W.

They are turned on through a regular outlet. At the same time, you do not have to upgrade the electrical panel or run a separate line, as for warm electric floors.

Although, of course, you may be limited by the length of the cord with the plug and the location of the nearest outlets. It is not recommended to connect them via extension cords.

Don't want continuous 24/7 work? Connect heating pictures and panels through the socket timer.

Thus, you can automatically set the optimal heating mode for the room.

Well, it is best to purchase film wall heaters equipped with a built-in temperature sensor. It hides between the lower wooden planks.

Thus, it will be impossible for the product to overheat and in emergency situations it will turn off when the temperature is exceeded.

Of the most popular models, products under the brands “Velvet Season”, “Home Hearth”, “Dobroe Teplo” are the most widespread.

And such a heating device can easily be rolled up into a tube and stored in a small box until the next cold weather.

Try hiding the bulky oil battery as well. Some of our compatriots even manage to take such wall paintings with them on long trips around Europe.

All hotels there have permafrost. Especially in autumn and spring.

The best wall quartz heaters

This type of heater is used for small rooms that need to be heated when the main system is insufficient.

Their main element is monolithic quartz sand slabs, inside of which a heating element is placed. This protects the surface from overheating, prolongs the heat after switching off and meets fire safety requirements for any room.

TepleEko 0.4 kW - for the corridor

This is the best wall-mounted quartz heater for placement in the hallway of a private home, where there are usually no heating radiators. The white plate is equipped with a decorative relief pattern, which further decorates the interior of the room.

The metal frame is powder coated. A 25 mm layer of quartz sand promotes long-term cooling of the panel. Current consumption is only 0.4 kW per hour, so the device can be kept on all day.

Pros:

cost from 2400 rubles;
rapid heating to operating temperature in 20 minutes;
compact dimensions 600x350 mm;
the thick panel takes a long time to cool down;
the surface heats up no higher than 95 degrees, which is completely safe for nearby objects;
work with voltage surges from 200 to 240 V;
low power consumption;
The kit includes a cable, plug and bracket for hanging;
Manufacturer's warranty up to 5 years.

Minuses:

the weight of one panel is 12 kg and requires strong walls for fastening;
If you carelessly hit a quartz panel with a heavy, sharp object, it can break.

Disadvantages and cons

And now, after a colorful description of all the advantages, it’s worth talking about the disadvantages. One of the main ones is still insufficient power. As you know, to heat a room of 10 m2, on average, 1 kW of power is required.

These heaters are good in very small rooms. Don’t expect any miracles from one single picture hung in your bedroom or living room.

For example, such a film heater will never be able to raise the temperature from 18 degrees to 25. Yes, you can direct radiation from it to the bed and warm it up to a comfortable temperature. But this can be done much more efficiently and quickly using a heated blanket or sheet.

To specifically increase the temperature in the apartment, your walls should be literally hung with such warming paintings. And in this case, just forget about free sockets.

As you yourself understand, talking in this case about energy efficiency and some kind of savings would be simply ridiculous.

If you want to warm up a small room, close all the windows and entrance doors to it. Only after a day will you really be able to feel the temperature rise by several degrees.

Advantages of panels

Let us summarize the advantages that characterize all panel heaters, regardless of the type of heating element:

Saving space in the room, since unused planes of walls and ceilings are used for installation;
Stylish appearance;
Manufacturability, energy saving;
Easy to install;
Possibility of further decoration and hiding under protective panels without compromising efficiency, if required by the interior of the room.

If we talk about which devices are better, then it will not be possible to give a clear answer to this question. It is necessary to consider each situation individually. For example, for a city apartment it is worth choosing an infrared option, which is optimal for constant use and demonstrates efficiency. For periodic use at the dacha or in a country house, a convector is better suited.

Heating in the bathroom

Many people hang this picture in the bathroom. Especially if there is some kind of defect on the tile. She can cover him great.

However, even here, to increase the temperature by only 1 degree, it will take at least one hour of operation of the device. It is more reliable and safer to make a stationary electric coil or heated towel rail.

At the same time, do not forget about humidity and place the panel only in the permitted area, as well as the socket for connecting it.

The shell protection class of most devices does not exceed IP20.

Therefore, you cannot constantly keep them in a damp bathroom. You will have to bring the device in while it warms up, and then immediately remove it from the stud.

By the way, many people miss the point of reliable fastening and hang this electrical product at random. They even manage to hook it with a pin, so as not to damage the walls.

Meanwhile, this is one of the main factors of safe operation. Some users have had cases when the film heater came off the stud and its heating strips fell directly onto the power cord.

You can read the consequences in the review.

Color change and workmanship

Another disadvantage is changing the background of the picture. If you initially chose a painting in white tones, then do not be surprised that over time it may turn yellow.

And black stripes of carbon thread will clearly protrude on the front side.

Therefore, it is advisable to choose film heating patterns in dark colors, without bright contrasting patterns. Otherwise, even if the heater works properly, after some time you will be ashamed to hang such a yellowed miracle in front of your guests.

By the way, paper and wallpaper that are directly exposed to infrared rays for a long time turn yellow in the same way as they do from the sun.

These devices quickly reach the set temperature (from 10 seconds to a minute), but they cool down almost instantly after they are unplugged. There is no talk here of any inertia like that of oil batteries, or even more so, like that of heated floors.

And when purchasing, carefully check the integrity of all current-carrying paths. We are, of course, not talking about outright handicraft, which is revealed by the naked eye.

But even high-quality goods during transportation or storage in a warehouse can get caught or scratched by something. The heating may and will work, but it is clearly not the 50 thousand hours declared by the manufacturer.

Customer Reviews

Dmitry Belov

Noirot Spot E-5 plus 1500

What I like most is that the convector works on the principle of natural convection, there is no smell, no cracking, and the controls are simple. The convector is mounted on the wall. Flat, does not take up much space, easy to install, 5 minutes of work. It warms well, the effect begins to be felt quickly, after 15 minutes you can take off your jacket, after an hour you can be in home clothes (we are talking about a country house). Yes, it costs more than some, but it is better to pay money for the quality and peace of mind of all family members. I no longer have to jump if a child touches it with his hand, it is not hot, it does not burn. I never set it to maximum; average values are enough. There was a choice, but I chose Noirot Spot E-5 Plus 1500. The entire area, which is 22 square meters, is heated by one, without an additional source.

Andrey Kuznetsov

BEC/EVU-2500

Wall installation - does not take up space. Fastenings included. Warms up the room well. There is protection against overheating. Nice appearance. Advantages: It heats well a room of 40 square meters in the off-season, insulated to 23 degrees, and more is possible. Disadvantages: After a week it stopped working, didn’t wait, took it apart myself, it turned out that the wire with the connection chip to the heating element itself had come loose, apparently the chip didn’t fit tightly, overheated due to poor contact and fell off. Pressed again. It's still working for now. This may not be a common problem. But that's it.

Daniil K.

BEC/EVU-2500

Experience of use: several months Advantages: I bought an inverter control unit in addition - it works great. I installed it on the wall myself - it’s simple. There is protection against overheating. Heats up quickly: open it, turn it on - after 10 minutes the effect is noticeable. The design is interesting - not ordinary. Disadvantages: I had to think about the cord: it was short. Comment: I am renting a retail space, but it is cold in the complex and they were not allowed to make repairs for insulation. We save ourselves with this convector.

Galina Mukhanova

Noirot Spot E-5 plus 1500

Sufficient power: 1.5 kilowatts, that’s enough for me. In about half an hour, the unheated room reaches a comfortable temperature. At the same time, its small size and, in principle, thoughtful design do not take up much space. In principle, that's all you need for happiness. Minimum but necessary functionality, good heat transfer, invisibility, wall mounting + small dimensions, especially in thickness, high power, safety (moisture insulation and low operating surface temperature), anti-freeze mode, easy to install (fastening, light weight) The convector is not cheap, but it’s better to buy it once than to buy something unknown every year, as my husband said) We bought it for a room with an area of 17 square meters, it turned out to be optimal, recommended just up to 20 sq.m. It looks stylish and will fit into any interior. The best and correct way to place the convector is written in the instructions, everything is very clear there, the main thing is not to cover it with anything and not to dry clothes on it.

Elena K.

Electrolux ECH/R-1500 T

Experience of use: more than a year Advantages: Heaters spare oxygen, do not become stuffy. There is no danger of overheating - automatic shutdown occurs. We managed to attach the convectors to the walls ourselves. They did not spoil the appearance - the design is successful. Disadvantages: Everyone is happy, there are no complaints about the devices. I additionally purchased an electronic control unit, installed it myself, and figured it out quickly. Even at maximum heating mode, the case does not become hot, you will not get burned. The air filters perfectly, I determined this by instantly eliminating tobacco smoke. Apparently it also eliminates bacteria with a bang. It is practically invisible on the wall, it takes up really little space, it is narrow, but at the same time powerful.

Bavon Slaev

BIH-AP4-1.0

Experience of use: several months Advantages: Quickly warms up the room. Disadvantages: It clicks louder than the refrigerator when starting up, the clicking first increases and then decreases for about 2-3 minutes, it is very annoying at night. Comment: I bought 2 pcs. 1 kW each to the dacha, to rooms of 12 sq.m. I connected it via Sonoff TH16 with a remote temperature/humidity sensor. Everything works great, except for the clicking sound indicated in the disadvantages. After a month of operation, one of the heaters began to knock out the automatic switch when turned on, the fault was with the controller, I changed it, nothing changed. When dismantling the heater, I noticed that in one of the places where the aluminum plate was attached to the body, the fastening was torn off. I will rent it under warranty, hopefully without hemorrhoids.

Yulia M.

BIH-AP4-1.0

Experience of use: less than a month Advantages: Doesn’t interfere because it hangs on the wall, noiseless Disadvantages: The rotating mechanism has a large step, it’s impossible to adjust it to the desired radius, I’ll say right away that it’s not critical. And I would like more description in the instructions. Comment: In principle, a normal heater, we bought it specifically for the off-season, and immediately bought a regulator for it. Heating is felt throughout the room, not just in spots, as from heating. The only thing is that when I bought it, I couldn’t find information about whether it can be used with stretch ceilings, we are planning to make ceilings, but I would like to clarify. I won’t say anything about power saving, because we’ve been using it for less than a month and the receipt for the electricity hasn’t arrived yet. I am attaching a photo, everything is temporarily connected. We will do repairs and handle everything more carefully.

Yaroslav Popiralkin

Electrolux ECH/R-1500 T

Experience of use: several months Advantages: The design of the blinds increases the flow of heated air. Comment: We chose a modern electronic unit for control of the module and purchased an additional chassis. We heat the room in the apartment. With electronic controls, it is easy to precisely set the temperature that is maintained. The convector has 2 heating modes. An improved convector with high-quality assembly. I took it for use for temporary heating in autumn/spring and for the bathroom. Compared to earlier releases, this model has a larger air intake with improved louvres, heat is transferred better and it is very sensitive. Because Using it for the first time, I chose a simple mechanical control unit for testing - I’m completely satisfied. Heats the room well, no complaints.

Anton N.

Electrolux EIH/AG2-2000E

Experience of use: less than a month Advantages: Works as stated by the manufacturer. Of the available heating methods in a wooden house, it is practically the safest. The mobility of the model allows the heater to be used in the rooms needed. Relatively economical. Disadvantages: Mostly little things that do not affect the characteristics: - Short cord - When removed from the package, the heating elements have play in the fastenings and knock. — when heated, the grating in the upper part is deformed (becomes a wave). — cools down quickly Comment: Performs its functions as expected. I will take a similar model to other rooms. I recommend.

Pavel M.

Hyundai H-HV16-10-UI620

Experience of use: less than a month Advantages: An excellent heater for heating an apartment during the off-season, when it is autumn and the heating has not yet been turned on, and in the spring, when the heating has already been turned off. Disadvantages: No carrying handle. During operation, the case gets quite hot and it is impossible to pick it up. Even the corners are hot. If you need to move it to another room, this creates inconvenience. Maybe I'll come up with something and make a handle for it myself. The instructions are bad. It is one of a bunch of models and not everything is indicated in it. For example, the convector power is 1000 W, but the heater has two power buttons. Nowhere is it written how much power each key provides individually. I had to connect a watt meter. It turned out that the first button produces about 525 W, the second about 520 W. Together they produce about 1045 watts. It's a pity, it would be better to do 600+400 or 700+300. This way it would be possible to specify different options for intermediate power. The power keys have a weak backlight; during the day you can’t see what’s on at all. Comment: An ideal option for those who do not need to heat it up very much in a short time, but rather to leave it overnight so that it warms itself quietly and it is not cold at night. I have a powerful 2500 W oil heater. It gets too hot and has to constantly turn on and off. When turned on and off, a click occurs, and then the case itself clicks due to the thermal expansion of the metal. It is difficult to sleep with such constant clicking. The only option is to set it to minimum power (turn on only one heating element per 1000 W), the thermostat to maximum - then it does not click, but even this can be too much. In the morning you wake up - there is a sauna in the room. That's why I decided to buy some kind of low-power heater. It also has two power buttons and the rated power of 1000 W can also be reduced by 2 times (if you need to heat just a little or the room is small). There is a thermostat, but I don't usually use it. I prefer to turn it on at either 500 or 1000 W in advance and have it work constantly.

Dmitry B.

Electrolux EIH/AG2-2000E

experience of use: less than a month Advantages: Power, heating speed, noiselessness and does not dazzle with light, including from the control panel. Disadvantages: Not found Comment: So far there has not been a need for long-term switching on, so it was not possible to test all the advantages of this heater and use it at full power. When turned on for the first time and generally operated for about 10 minutes, it warmed up very quickly - less than a minute, and after 3 minutes, warmth was felt at a distance of a couple of meters. It doesn’t buzz, but only when it heats up and cools down, it makes a slight crackling sound, and doesn’t dazzle with the bright display of the control panel - due to the darkened cover. The settings are simple and understandable. The heater itself looks strict and laconic.

Vlad Abramin

BIH-AP4-1.0

Experience of use: more than a year Advantages: 1) Convenience of mounting to the ceiling, and connecting to the wiring, everything is simple and clear. 2) Design Disadvantages: 1) Build quality (but maybe it’s just me, it started clicking, it was solved by disassembling the heater and squeezing some places with pliers); 2) Heating range across the width, and not just underneath. (Example: if you hang it over the bed, lengthwise, but closer to the feet, then after some time the legs will get hot, but the head will freeze; in length, it warms more or less normally, i.e., for example, if the bed is double, then and on the second part of the bed your feet will be quite warm) Comment: In general, it heats the area directly underneath perfectly, it also heats the sides along the length more or less, but not to the sides along the width. Additionally, I connected a BMT-1 thermostat to the heater. After about a few months, when it was working (heating, when the thermostat does not turn it off), something began to click inside, this does not affect the operation, but now you can’t leave it overnight because it’s loud, judging by the reviews it’s something with the expansion of the metal... In general, this can happen in all models of different companies. In comparison with an oil heater, this is of course better (the power is the same), both in terms of heating and convenience (it doesn’t take up too much space), but not the heating speed, which is slow. Especially if you come in winter and the house is icy, you need to wait at least an hour or two.

Fire hazard and operating rules

You can find reviews on the Internet with information that such products are a fire hazard and at one “wonderful” moment they can burst into blue flame.

To prevent this from happening to you, do not buy cheap Chinese products without certificates and follow the basic rules for using film heating pads:

the canvas can be rolled into a tube, but it must not be bent at right angles

cannot be included in the network in an unexpanded state

It is forbidden to cover the top with any kind of cloth, especially to lie down on it, putting it in bed instead of a sheet under the mattress

Many manufacturers place this warning on the front of the product.

You also can’t use them to dry things by hanging compartments or fruit in the closet.

There are other specially designed devices for this.

long-term use in damp areas without appropriate IP protection

It turns out that such heating paintings should under no circumstances be considered as an independent type of room heating. Otherwise you will be very disappointed in them.

But to maintain a comfortable temperature on cool autumn evenings, when full heating has not yet been provided, or it simply does not exist (for example, at the dacha), they can come in handy.

But here, too, proceed from the heating area - one film infrared picture with a power of 500 W per 10 m2.

If the room is larger, add the number of heaters accordingly. This is assuming you have a well-insulated and energy-efficient home overall.

The best wall-mounted infrared heaters

To warm the room well, they use technology to convert electrical energy into infrared radiation.

To do this, heating elements are placed in glass tubes and equipped with a mirror screen that reflects radiation. The equipment can be used as auxiliary or main heating.

AEG IR Comfort 2022 - for the garage

This is the best infrared heater to mount on your garage wall to maintain your car in a comfortable environment.

The power of the device is 2000 W, which can serve as the main heating on an area of 12 m2. The design in a durable metal case protects the internal elements.

Pros:

two heating elements in glass flasks provide several power modes;
a durable grill protects the glass from damage;
dimensions 140x40 cm, convenient to hang on a long garage wall;
heating to operating condition in 1 second;
3 m power cable included;
indicator light;
completely silent operation;
Mounting to a load-bearing wall is supplied.

Minuses:

cost from 21,500 rubles;
2 year warranty;
no thermostat.