Direct or direct electric heating of a private house is the most popular in Europe. At the same time, heating of the house occurs without intermediaries, that is, the transition of electric energy to heat is carried out directly, while the efficiency is almost 100%. This type of heating in Russia has been developing more actively recently. That is why it is worth considering it in more detail.
Electric
heating of a private house: the positive aspects of using
Operation and management of the system are very convenient. In each room, you can easily set the desired temperature level. In this case, it is not necessary to load coal, firewood or pellets into the furnace. After that, you do not need to rake soot, as well as produce a host of other actions. It is enough to set the appropriate mode on the thermostat. Almost all the energy spent goes directly to heating. The dimensions of the heating devices are very small, or they are hidden, while they do not require any special care. The electric heating of a private house is completely harmless and environmentally friendly. The system is completely silent.
Installation of this heating system is quite cheap. Initial costs will be much less than the purchase of pipelines, radiators and a gas
boiler. Electric heating of a private house does not require the organization of a boiler room or the installation of a special hood. The straightforward installation of such a system is due to the fact that there is no need to coordinate the installation with various authorities. Another significant factor is safety, since this type of heating cannot lead to explosions, unlike gas. There are completely no combustion products. The system can be turned off at any time, and without being afraid that the system will freeze.
Electric heating systems for a private house: disadvantages
The main disadvantage in this case is the cost of electrical energy. They can be minimized by reducing heat loss, as well as through accurate temperature control in each room of the house. Such a heating control system saves up to 40% of electricity, while not losing thermal comfort. When heating with a warm floor, the heat distribution is uniform, so you can lower the temperature in the room by 2 degrees, while the sensations of comfort for a person will not change.
Electric heating of a private house, reviews of which are usually positive, has certain features. It is important to plan the installation of such a system during the construction of a building, otherwise, for its installation, repairs will be required on the entire structure. It is necessary to take into account the power and condition of all wiring in the house. Large homes may require a three-phase electricity connection. You need to know what power is allocated to the house, and what part of it can be used for heating. In the case of using such a system, it is worthwhile to understand that the floor is used as a radiator, so there will be no problems with tiles, and there are difficulties with laminate, linoleum or carpet, since they cannot be heated above 27 degrees, which is not enough for heating. We have to supplement the system with wall convectors.