Water Heater

How to Choose a Room Heater?

It is not easy to choose a single product among hundreds of options present in the market. To simplify this process, we have provided several factors to consider while purchasing a room heater. This buying guide will help you choose the right one according to your unique requirements.

1. Heating Technology

This is the first important factor to consider before buying a room heater. There are two different types of heating technologies – convection heater and radiant heater.

Convection room heaters are perfect for indoors while radiant heaters are prefect for outdoors. For more detail information, read below…

a. Convection Heater

This type of heating technology distributes warm air evenly and consistently throughout the room. They use air as the medium to increase warmth in the area. Generally, air is warmed up by blowing over a heating element which will be circulated through the room.

Usually, the heating elements can be made up of ceramic, electric-element or liquid filled. Convection heaters are perfect for closed spaces. They are preferred method of raising room temperature for extended period of time.

Convection heaters come in two different functionalities – with fan and without fan.

Convection heaters with fan – As the name implies, they use fan as a medium to circulate air in the room. Fan present in this heater is responsible for taking the cool air, passing it over the heating element and re-circulating it into the room. They can increase warmth inside in well-insulated space much faster than convection heater without fan. However, due to the presence of fan, these devices make much noise.
Convection heater without fan – Usually heating element in this type of heater is surrounded with oil or water. And the heating process will start a very slow pace. The heating process starts by heating the oil or water first and then later heat is slowly transferred into the surrounding air. But the heat generated can stay for long time as the liquid will stay hot for some time after switching off the device. As it doesn’t have a fan, the process is whisper silent.

b. Radiant Heaters

In this type of heaters, heat is generated from infrared radiation. Unlike convection heaters (where air in the room is heated up), this device warm up people and objects in the room.

Radiant heaters are perfect for…

People can stay in line of its direction.
Rooms where people stay still for long time (like bedrooms).
Where people will stay only for few hours at a time.

As these heaters don’t warm up entire room, only people and objects near to it can reap the warmth benefits. It is beneficial for people with respiratory issues like dust allergies as it doesn’t depend on air circulation. As it is not dependable on wind, it is perfect for outdoors.

2. Room Heater Types

Based on their heating abilities, room heaters are further divided into the 3 types – ceramic, oil-filled and infrared. We have provided detail information below – read it carefully to understand which one suits your best.

Ceramic Heaters

In ceramic heaters, electric current passes through ceramic heating elements. This lets the aluminum baffle and heating elements to quickly heat up. Meanwhile during the same time, the cool air is sucked into the base from the surrounding. After that, the air will be passed over the baffles and heating elements. This heats up the air and ultimately circulated into the room using a fan. That is why, they are often referred as ceramic fan heaters.

When compared to others, they operate at lower temperatures and are capable of releasing same amount of heat across the room. Ceramic heaters are generally used for small office or heating single room.

Benefits	Drawbacks
Fan is used to provide instant hot air flow	As fan is used for air re-circulation, noise is produced. Check out the decibel level before purchase
You can aim the direction of air according to your requirements	Hard to clean so dust particles get stuck. People with allergies should avoid it
Perfect for small spaces like office room, cabins or any other	Not suitable for large rooms as it cannot maintain even temperature. Because instant heat temperature fluctuates often
Cools down quickly so a safe option for families with kids and pets
Compact and portable

Oil Filled Heaters

Oil filled heaters just look like traditional radiators however, they are very small. They contain a series of joined columns that attached at the base with a control panel. Unlike traditional ones, oil filled heaters are portable.

Inside these columns, diathermic oil is present which acts as heat reservoir. As the oil is not used as fuel for heat generation, it will not be used which means you don’t have to refill.

Working of oil filled heaters – When you plug into the socket, the electricity will directly flow to the heat reservoir. This will turn electricity into heat which will then be absorbed by the diathermic oil. Once the oil is warmed up, it will flow through the columns. The movement of oil will transfer the heat into the metal columns. Now the heat will radiate around the room using air’s natural convection.

These types of heaters take some time in heating the oil but provide generous amount of heat enough to heat up the entire room.

Benefits	Drawbacks
As fan is not used for circulating heat, operation is whisper silent	Expensive
Perfect for workplaces and bedrooms	Heavier and bulkier
Energy efficient as warmth will stay for long time even after you turn off the device	Poor choice for families with children
Best suited for heating larger rooms	Doesn’t heat up quickly as it takes 20 – 30 minutes for the oil to heat up and deliver heat
Suitable for people who have allergies like asthma
Smart features like anti-tip and auto-off are available

Infrared Heaters

They are also known as radiant infrared heaters. They use the same working principle that heats up the earth – thermal energy will be transferred as heat to any object or person present in its path. Typically, infrared heaters use two types of heating elements.

a.Quartz Tubes – These encapsulated tubes usually have Nichrome heating wire (which consist of 80% Nickel and 20% Chromium).

b. Tubular Heating Element – This type uses solid metal elements for internal heating which similar to the working principle of oven – where the metal casing is heated up first which finally lets the heat transfer directly to the objects present around.

Benefits	Drawbacks
Objects and people are heated up instead of air circulating around. So, it works instantly as soon as you turn the machine on.	Not suitable for large spaces
Uses light to transfer heat, so no noise	Cools down quickly once you switch off
As objects/people are heated up directly, no energy is wasted. So energy efficient	Heat also decapitates much faster
Compact and portable	radiates bright orange lights which can be disturbing, especially if placed in bedrooms

3. Room Heater Size and Coverage

This is considered as one of the most important factors because – if you purchase wrong size, then you will end with overheated or less heated space. For example, if you purchase a large room heater for small room, then energy will get wasted and the room will be overheated. Just vice-versa, if you purchase a small room heater for large room, then enough heat will not be produced to warm up the room.

Appropriate room heater capability can be measure with wattage output. As a thumb rule, room heater that consumes 10Watts power will heat one square foot of area perfectly. So, if the room heater consumes 1500Watts, then you can heat up 150sqft.

So, if you want to custom calculate for your area, follow the below formula.

General Rule for Calculating Wattage and Heating Capacity in Sqft

As already mentioned, 10 watts of power lets to heat up 1sqft.

So, Total Wattage/10 = Total Sqft.

(OR)

Total Sqft X 10 – Total Wattage.

If you haven’t got much time to do the calculations, then below is a table representing, wattage and suitable coverage space.

Wattage	Sqft (with well insulated, 8ft ceiling)
800 W	80sqft
1000 W	100sqft
1200 W	120sqft
1400 W	140sqft
1600 W	160sqft
1800 W	180sqft
2000 W	200sqft
2500 W	250sqft
3000 W	300sqft
3500 W	350sqft
4000 W	400sqft

However, this value can fluctuate based on heating technology, room heater type, indoor temperature and some special cases that include…

Infrared Heaters – As they don’t use air as the medium to heat up the objects or people, these room heaters have the potential to heat up large area with less power consumption.
Ceiling over 8 Feet – If the ceiling of your room is more than 8 feet, then use the below formula
Total Sqft X Ceiling Height X 1.25 = Total Wattage Required
Poor Insulation – If you room is not properly insulated, then use the equation mentioned below.
Total Wattage / 12 = Total Sqft (OR) Total Sqft X 12 = Total Wattage

4. Safety Features

Just like any other electrical device, it is better to purchase a room heater that comes with at least few safety features. We have mentioned some of them below…

Cool to Touch

As the name suggests, it specifies that the outer casing of the room heater is heat resistant. So, even if you touch it accidently, it won’t cause any burns. This feature is not available in some of the room heater products in India. This feature is very important, especially if you have kids or pets in the home.

Tip Over Cut off Switch

Due to their compact size and light weight features, portable room heaters are often moved from one place to another – this sometimes makes it likely to fall or tip over, especially when it bumps with any object. In some situations, kids or pets may try to catch the room heater or even try to move it. In the cases of falling over or sudden power cut off, the room heater will turn off itself immediately to avoid any potential risk of fire hazards.

Overheat Protection Switch

Overheat protection is another important safety feature to consider. This is available in most of the room heaters present in Indian market. When internal components reach unsafe temperature, the sensors will notify the switch to turn off immediately.

Apart from these three features, also consider others like protective grills to cover heating coils and thermostats. Some modern room heater models come with motion sensors which detect and turn of the heater when a kid or pet comes too close.

5. Heat Settings

Most of the room heaters come with heat settings which help to adjust according to room temperature. Generally, 3 heat settings are observed – low, medium and high which work by altering the wattage. You can also turn off heat setting option by switching a button, if it is not suitable for your requirements.

6. Oxygen and Humidity Levels

This is an important factor to consider if you have new born baby at home. Generally, radiation heaters or fans use oxygen while heating up the air, leading to less oxygen levels and humidity loss in the room. This can lead to nausea, dry nose and itchy skin, especially in younger ones. To prevent this, we recommend to place a water bucket in any corner of the room when you are using room heater. To prevent any issues, it is better to purchase oil-filled room heater as it can maintain humidity levels in the room.

7. Power Consumption

If you want to find out how much electricity does your room heater consume, then first thing to consider is the wattage. This number is usually printed on the manual or specifications on the package. Most of the room heaters consume 1500 Watts but some of them may consume slightly more or less than it. So, based on this number, lets calculate the amount of electricity.

First let’s assume, room heater you’ve got consumes 1500 watts. As 1,000 is equal to 1Kilo watt, your heater consumes 1.5 Kilowatts of power.

Now, electricity bills are usually calculated in Kilowatt hours. So, we have to calculate the amount of energy consumed while running the room heater (1.5 kilowatt) for one hour. Based on that, you have to multiply it with number of hours the room heater has been running.

For example, let’s say you have been running room heater in your living room or 8 hours. The calculation will be as follows…

1500 (Watts) x 8 hours = 12,000
Now let’s divide it by 1,000 -> 12,000/1,000 = 12 (Kilowatts)
Let’s multiply with electricity rate per unit. Average unit rate in our country is Rs.5.
So, 12units X Rs.5 = Rs.60 per day.
If you use 1500 Watts room heater daily for 8hours for a month, then you will get Rs.1800 electricity bill per month.

8. Power Cord

It is better to invest in a room heater that has at least 70 inches long power cord. This provides enough flexibility for power placement options. It also lets you keep it away from flammable things like beds, couch, curtains and others. Room heater without extension cord should be purchased. Heaters should be placed only on the floor for safety purposes.

Having a lengthy cord lets you use the room heater even in areas where outlets are not easily accessible. It also lets you move the heater around the room according to your preferences.

Important Note: You should never use an extension cord with space heater.

9. Noise Level

Just like any other electrical appliance, room heaters also produce some noise while in operation. Some of the room heater models produce more noise than others. Non-fan heaters (radiant heaters) usually operate whisper silent. So, they are perfect for bedrooms and office.

Basic thumb rule when considering noise factor is – fan equipped room heaters produce noise and fan-less models produce less or no noise. To check whether the product you choose produces noise or not, check out the decibel ratings. The higher the rating is, the louder the machine will be.

10. Thermostat

Thermostats are one of the important factors to consider while buying a room heater. Most of the room heaters have either adjustable thermostat or programmable thermostat. With the programmable thermostat you can set a desired temperature and the heater will automatically maintain the set temperature by turning the device on and off after particular intervals.

Though adjustable thermostat cannot maintain set temperature but still controls the heat output depending on your heat settings. Adjustable thermostats either have buttons or dials to let you adjust the heat setting from low to high.

11. Size and Portability

When it comes to portability, it is better to purchase a room heater with castor wheels. Because they make it easy to move the device form one place to another without any stress on the arms. It is also recommended to look out for side arms or handles, so that you can move the heater around without burning your hands.

Along with that, room heaters should be in light in weight to move it around easily and compact in size so that it can be move anywhere like under the table. Fan and radiant room heaters are light in weight, compact and easy to move around freely compared to oil-filled heaters.

12. Energy Efficiency

Room heaters cannot handle the amount of job a central heating system can do. They are designed to warm up small spaces. If you heat up large areas beyond the capacity of a room heaters, the you will have increased electricity bills.

Unfortunately, room heaters don’t come with energy efficiency ratings. And it is difficult to compare the energy efficiency of these devices as multiple factors can have an impact on their productivity. Some of these factors are indoor temperature, space size, whether the space is insulated or not, what temperature is set and others.

But, if you want to improve the energy efficiency of a room heater, then follow these simple tips…

To minimize drafts and maximize heat retention, we recommend to keep the windows and doors closed while using room heaters.
If the room heater has vents, then clear the accumulated debris and dust.
To stay comfortable, it is better to maintain the temperature at lowest level instead of highest temperature at all the time.
Positioning the heater to the right direction lets the heat reach the target area perfectly. This will stop you from turning the device to its highest level, thus prevents any energy wastage.
Also check out for some features like timer, adjustable thermostat and low wattage power for reducing energy consumption.

13. Price and Warranty

A high quality room heater will obviously come at higher price. High end models will have extra smart features like remote control, energy saving mode, bathroom friendly and timer. Some affordable priced room heater models may not provide great smart features but they will surely provide enough warm that is required to make you comfortable.

When it comes to warranty, it is better to choose models with at least 6months or 1-year warranty. You can check out the warranty details in the product specifications.

Few Tips on Positioning a Room Heater in Right Place

Placing the room heater in a sensible place is an important thing to consider. If you place the heater in wrong place, then you are putting your family in danger. Below, we have mentioned few tips on where to place a room heater.

Always Place the Room Heater on Flat Surfaces

No matter where you place the room heater, make sure the surface is flat. If the surface is not flat, then the device can tumble down or knocked over easily.

Clearance Around the Room Heater

You have to make sure the room heater is not obstructed with anything. Unless it is a wall mounted one, it is better to have at least 2 to 3 feet away from the wall. When it comes to sides or front, make sure to maintain another 3 feet distance.

Portable or Mounted

As the name suggests, mounted room heaters are fixed into a wall. In some cases, baseboard heaters are mounted at the bottom of the wall near the floor. If you have pets or children roaming in your home, the mounted room heaters are the best choice. They are cool to touch (while in operation). However, you should make sure they are not obstructed by anything.

The most important thing to consider while installing a wall mounted room heaters is – the heat flow should not be obstructed by furniture or another wall. If you have a portable room heater, then you have to be careful where you place it. Avoid places where it can easily be knocked over. Tables and shelves are the worst places to keep portable room heaters.

Keep the Moisture Away

As room heaters work mainly on electricity, they should never be placed in damp areas. So, never take your heaters to camping or use it in kitchen, bathrooms or anywhere else with wet surroundings. Some heaters (usually wall or ceiling) are specially designed to be used in bathrooms. If you want to use them, then you should install them in right position. Another important thing is – never attempt to dry your wet clothes by placing them over room heaters. It is not only dangerous but also obstructs the air circulation from heater – which can ultimately start fire.

Clear Path

You should always ensure the room heaters are not placed in the walking path. This lets you walk freely around the house. And it also keeps children and pets safe while the heater is in operation. Also make sure there is enough space present around the room heater so that there is proper air circulation.

Safety Tips to Consider While Using Room Heaters

According to a survey, 40% of house fires are result of room heater misuse. These fire accidents are caused when flammable materials get in contact with room heater. So, while using a room heater, it is important to follow some preventive measures and safety guidelines.

Never operate a room heater when flammable liquids are present in the surroundings. Flammable liquids include gasoline, paint, alcohol and others.
It is also not recommended to leave magazines, newspapers, or any other paper near a room heater.
It is not advised to leave a room heater unattended. If accidentally knocked over, it can start fire.
Avoid placing a room heater near curtains because if curtain fabric gets sucked in, it can lead to fire accidents.
Avoid using extension cords to connect room heater.
If room heater has damaged parts or missed cords, then replace them before use.
While room heater is operating, please close the windows and doors. Because rain or moisture can break the unit and cause fire.
Make sure children are at least 3 feet away from the heater. Never leave children unattended when heater is in operation.
It is recommended to read the manual completely before using the heater.

Benefits of Using a Room Heater

1. Portability

This is one of the most important advantage for a lot of people. If you are purchasing a room heater for your home, then you may go with portable ones as they are easy to move around. However, if you don’t want to move the heater from one room to another, then you can go with wall mounted or baseboard room heaters. As they are mounted to the wall, they are much safer and permanent option.

2. Safety Features

Most of the room heaters are designed for portability and safety. Some of the room heaters come with anti-tip switch which lets the device turns off when it senses that the heater is no longer upright. If the room heater is using fuel for operation, then it may also come with low oxygen levels sensor. This safety feature will let you turn off when the oxygen levels in room drop to low.

3. Noise

Some heaters use fan for circulating heat while some others use convection current or radiant heat for circulating warmth. Devices with fan are a bit noisy – others can pretty much whisper silent. Silent ones are perfect for bedrooms, offices or any rooms you need a quite atmosphere.

4. Versatility

Whether you want to heat up a small area or require infrared heater for zonal heating or if you want a heater for large workspace, you can find a suitable room heater for all kinds of unique needs. The market has several choices in terms of shapes, sizes, and designs – making room heaters a versatile option.

5. Effective

Though room heaters are small, these devices surprisingly provide a large amount of heat. You will often find even portable space heaters are capable enough to heat an entire room.

6. Controlability

Some room heaters are available with several controlling options that just turn on or off. Some of them come with options like turning the fan speed down and some others come with digital or manual thermostat options. Some of the modern room heaters even come with remote control option which lets you control the settings without stepping near the device.

Geyser buying guide – India 2021

Are you planning to buy a new geyser and do not know how to select best geyser in India? Or you are puzzled with the types of geysers and geyser sizes available? Then you are not the only one because there are other people like you who do not know how to select best geyser in India. How to select best geyser depends on purpose of hot water, where you install, bathroom spacing, your budget, instant geyser or storage geyser?, geyser uses such as geyser for bathroom or geyser for kitchen or geyser for shower, time to heat water in geyser, water pressure at home and your convenience. Lets go through one by one. Try our Geyser selector to choose right geyser by answering simple questions without reading any buying guide.

Geyser is also refereed as Geezer water heater as well. Geyser is very uses electricity to heat the water. First how does the geyser works? What are geyser water heater components? Knowing these terms will help us to understand more about decision factors.

How does Electric Geyser water heater work?

Geyser has three main components Heating element, Water tank and Thermostat. The explanation of each component is explained below.

Geyser heating element

The heating element is the most important component of the geyser, apart from the inner tank or container. Therefore, you must consider how good the geyser heating element is. Exceptionally hard and very soft water affect heating elements, just like the inner tank.The heating elements in geysers are coated with glass lining that is very efficient for preventing scaling. It also prolongate the life of geysers.

Geyser tank

Geyser tanks hold the hot water. So the tank should corrosion resistant and strong enough. There are two types of Geyser water tanks.

Stainless steel water tanks are the old models. They are getting outdated now. The main problem with such water tanks is corrosion and hard water scaling.
Vitreous Enamel glass coated geyser water tanks are the new and advanced models in geyser technology. Basically take the stainless steel water tank and coated it with advanced polymers which makes the tank corrosion resistant. This combination is know as Vitreous Enamel glass coated geyser water tank. They are not only corrosion resistants but also avoid hard water scaling as well. Vitreous Enamel water tanks usually have 5-7 years of warranty as well. Vitreous Enamel is also pretty much similar to Glasslined Coating.

Geyser thermostat

Geyser thermostat is like operating system of Geyser which decides when to start and stop the heating of the water. A bimetallic strip is used to convert a temperature change into mechanical displacement. The bimetallic strip made of steel and copper. Thermostat is a wrapper on this strip which takes the action based on the bimetallic strip response. A good thermostat makes sure to protect from the over heating of the water. Thermostat also help in saving power consumption up to some extent, but not completely. It is misconception that having a thermostat is license to forgetting to switch off the geyser. Thermostat has temperature ranges like heat the water between 30 Celsius to 60 Celsius. The steps are as follows.

You switch on the geyser. Say temperature of the water is at 25 Celsius. Thermostat asks heating element to start heating the water.
When the water temperature reaches 60 Celsius, thermostat asks heating element to stop heating the water.
Say you forget to switch off the heater. Slowly after couple of hours due to heat loss the water temperature drops to 29 Celsius.
Thermostat knows that water is below 30 Celsius and asks heating element to start heating the water. The loop continuous till you switch off the Geyser.

Strictly avoid gas geysers

Gas geysers were considered economical in water heating cost. But we do not recommend Gas Geysers considering its significant safety risk. Electric geysers costs 80 paisa to heat water whereas gas geysers cost 40 paisa with Aadhar subsidy LPG and without subsidy 80 paisa. Read more at Hindu and Times newspaper. Because of this reason very few brands manufacture gas geysers. Read more at Which is Better, a Gas Geyser or an Electric Geyser?

Buy branded electric geyser water heaters only

One important guide on how to select best geyser is to always look for the branded geysers. This is because branded geysers will offer you safety, guarantee and good customer service or support, whereas buying unbranded geyser is like putting your hard earned cash on falling stocks.

When looking at unbranded geyser from the price point of view, it may look profitable but will not meet the required standard and will not be safe for use. Buy geyser that discloses what their inner tank is made of because this is the core of a geyser. In addition, avoid geysers that will use up more power than necessary.

Look for geyser with ISI mark, if you want lower geyser maintenance costs. According to the laid down standards in India, any product without ISI mark will definitely increase the cost of spares such as the geyser thermostat, geyser heating element and service costs, depending on brand and availability.

Electric geyser water heater types

Feature	Instant Geyser	Storage Geyser
Wall space	It occupies small wall-mouting space	It occupies large wall-mouting space
Delay	Hot water comes immediately when you switch on the geyser	Need to wait up to 5 minutes for water to heat up
Convenience	Breaks during the bath. Geyser releases at max 6 liters of water and need to wait for more water during bathing	No breaks during the bath, get all the water before the bath
Geyser Price	Little higher, 6 liters instant geyser price is 6K – 8K	Little less, 10 liters storage geyser price is 6K – 8K
Water heating cost	Considered less as hot water is used immediatly.	Considered little more as hot water is used after some time.
Best suitable for	Washing kitchen utensils, hand wash, bathing using bucket	Bathing using bucket and bathing using shower
Avilable geyser size	1, 3, 6 and 10 liters	6 – 35 liters
Life span	Considered little high as there is no water tank	Considered little low
Example	Crompton Greaves solarium plus	Bajaj 15L storage geyser

The Geyser size

How to select best geyser needs consideration of the geyser size. As a matter of fact, the best geyser size should be close to the hot water volume needed at once. Ideal geyser sizes produce an adequate amount of heat good for utmost immediate use. Please read How to Calculate Water Heater Size for more information about geyser size.

Family size	Purpose of hot water	Geyser type	Recommended Geyser capacity
2-3 members	For bathing using bucket	Instant Geyser	6 liters
2-3 members	For bathing using bucket	Storage Geyser	10 Liters to 15 Liters
2-3 members	For bathing using shower	Storage Geyser	25 Liters
2-3 members	For washing kitchen utensils or for hand wash	Instant Geyser	1 Liter to 3 Liters
4-8 members	For bathing using bucket	Instant Geyser	6 liters
4-8 members	For bathing using bucket	Storage Geyser	25 Liters
4-8 members	For bathing using shower	Storage Geyser	25 Liters
4-8 members	For washing kitchen utensils or for hand wash	Instant Geyser	1 Liter to 3 Liters

Geyser wattage

Another important factor affecting how to select best geyser is geyser wattage. The wattage of a geyser makes it faster or slower. The water will heat faster if you by an immediate geyser of 4.5 kW instantaneous geyser, unlike geyser of 2 kW. In some cases, 4.5 kW instantaneous geysers can save electricity and heat the water needed for bathing by putting a stop to wastage of more hot water.Popular Geyser Articles

Instant Vs Storage Geyser
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Best geysers for hard water
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Geyser buying guide

Geezer for hard water

Hard water damages the lifespan of the geyser. The best solution for this to take corrosion resistant water tank like Vitreous Enamel water tank geyser. To Avoid damage of the other elements like water heating element take water softener. The water input goes to water softener and the softener output goes as input to Geyser. As the softener converts the hard water to soft water – there won’t be any problem to Geyser. Read more at Best geysers for hard water.

Geezer water heater for high rise buildings

Depending on the capacity of the floors of the building, a geyser with strong tank is your best bet if you reside in a high rise building. Geyser for high rise building must have at-least rated pressure more than 6 bars and must have geyser pressure control valve. Geyser pressure control valve releases over pressured water in case of getting much water pressure on geyser tank in order to avoid geyser tank breakage. Glass-lined coated inner tank are more suitable as they will resist high pressure. Read more at Geyser for high rise building.

Kitchen geysers

Electric instant geysers of capacity 1 liter to 3 liter are only suitable for kitchens. Because you need instant hot water for cleaning. You cannot wait for 5 minutes for just cleaning a cup if it is storage geyser. Finally, make sure you have sufficient wall space to mount the instant geyser.

Horizontal geysers

Traditionally Geezer water heaters are vertically mounted. Horizontally mounted geysers new to the market. Vertical geezer water heaters requires at least two feet of vertical length on the wall. If your bathroom ceiling is low, you have decorated with false ceiling, or have attic then you won’t have enough vertical space on the wall to mount the geyser vertically. In this case horizontal geysers make sense. Read more at Difference between vertical and horizontal geyser.

Solar geysers

A solar geyser is your best choice if you are living in an independent house with your family. With this choice, you will not pay a dime on electricity and able to provide hot water to total home. The initial investment is very high but it will payoff in longterm. But it will take some time to solar geysers become economical to use. Solar geysers are not suitable for large apartments.

Best geyser water heater

Another way to select best geyser is to look for best geyser manufacturers that have good reputation and high service levels. Bajaj, Havells, Racold, V-Guard, AO smith, Kenstar, Crompton are well known brands with varying capacity like 10 ltr, 15 ltr and 25 ltr. Apart from that know whether the manufacturer provides installation. Even if the installation is paid, it is better to proceed as it will be better than local plumber. You can buy these geysers online from Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal.

Geyser installation

Most important point is to avoid local plumber for installation as they do not follow best practises and safety guidelines. Install the Geyser with the help of Authorized service center. Many manufacturers provides the installation service. You need few additional things like two steel ribbed pipes, one angle valve brass, one connection nipple and other stuff. Read more at Fast track guide on Geyser installation

Best geysers

Bajaj New Shakti 25-Litre Vertical Water Heater
AO Smith HSE-VAS 15-Litre Storage Water Heater
Crompton Solarium DLX SWH815 15-Litre Storage Water Heater
AO Smith HSE-SDS-25 25-Litre Vertical Water Heater
AO Smith 25 L Storage Water Horizontal Geyser (White, HAS-25)
Crompton Greaves Solarium IWH03PC1 3 L Instant Water Geyser
Bajaj Flora 3L-3KW Instant Water Heater 3 L Instant Water Geyser
V-Guard Sprinhot Plus 6 L Instant Water Geyser
Racold 1 L Instant Water Geyser (Pronto Neo SS 1V 3KW, White)
Havells Instanio 6-Litre Instant Geyser

How to make your geyser smart?

Do you want to get the water hot as soon as you wake up from your bed in the morning? It is possible with the advent of IOT – home automation startups. Now you can control your geyser from the smart phone. All you need to do is plug the room heater into the Oakter smart plugs and set daily schedules to turn room heater ON/OFF automatically. For example, you wake up at morning 7:00 AM, then you can configure in the Oakter app to turn on the Geyser at 6:30 and turn it off at 7:30 AM. That’s it, you can get hot water as soon as you wake up and you can never forget to switch off the geyser after the bath.

How to reduce geyser electricity consumption?

Best thing is while purchasing the geyser look for BEE star ratings and take the best rated geysers. Follow the below geyser usage guidelines.

Standing Losses
These are heat lost through the surface of the geyser. Of course, geysers lose heat which is worked out as standing losses.
Volume of utilized Hot Water
This is the major motivating factor of geyser electricity usage. The more hot water you utilize, the more power you will use.
The Temperature of the Geyser Thermostat
This is determined by default set to around 60oC for most of the available geysers. However, a number of geysers come with external control to modify this setting.
Temperature of water used for bathing
Your geyser electricity consumption is also determined by the temperature of the water you used for bathing and this is quite different from temperature of the thermostat.
Input water temperature
This is determined by location. In other words, areas and locations with colder weathers require more electricity than places that have warmer weathers.

SPREAD THE WARMTH OF YOUR LOVE WITH GLEN OIL FILLED RADIATOR HEATER

With winters approaching we all want a tender care for our loved ones and guard them from any chance of getting cold. So be it preparing a hot cup of tea, making sumptuous soups or knitting sweaters, all of these give us an immense pleasure of protecting and loving our dear ones even more.

The idea of enjoying a perfect winter can be more comforting with an efficient room heater. Relish the coziness and protect your family from the harsh effect of winters, with the warmth of Glen Oil Filled Radiator Heater. The product has exquisite features as an oil filled heater is comparatively more reliable and effective than your old usual room heater. The Glen oil radiator heater emits heat uniformly in all directions and doesn’t produce any kind of noise. Unlike halogen heaters, Glen Oil Filled Heater does not have an element which can over heat, which makes it much less of a fire hazard. It also has an advantage over gas units as it can be utilized effectively without worrying as much about ventilation and losing heat. Thus Glen Oil heater is a safer option as it is not sweltering hot, also there’s no exposed flame. So, now your kids can have a peaceful sleep and you can also worry less since they have a shield to winters. Bring home a reliable, long lasting and a compact heating appliance from Glen as it features:

Stylish Design

It’s sleek design and elegant finish gives you enough space to add this stylish asset to your room or office. The inbuilt handle and attached castor wheels makes it more convenient as you can move it easily to the desired space.

Cost Effective

As a perfect homemaker always looks for value for money. Oil by nature retains heat for a long time, it takes time to heat up, and then takes a long time to lose its heat. This makes it a constant and reliable source for all kinds of applications. Significantly less energy is needed to run an oil radiator than to run other alternatives. Once the oil is hot, not much energy is needed to sustain the heat and the radiator continues to run with high-efficiency. This will prove very useful in lowering anyone’s monthly energy bill. This also continues heating after being turned off which makes it more efficacious.

No Harmful Effects

As Glen Oil Radiator Heater doesn’t heat directly it doesn’t burn the precious oxygen in the room and also keeps the air healthy for normal breathing. The heater causes no dryness, burns no oxygen, creates no suffocation and thus maintains a comfortable room temperature. Thus you can relax and breathe in the normal room temperature, without feeling uneasy.

How this works?

The oil filled heater, uses a cycle of oil which acts as a heating reservoir to keep the fins heated. The specially engineered fins maximize the heat flow but keep a low surface temperature. Once the element is heated, the hot oil circulates through the fins in a continuous cycle, keeping them warm and providing constant heat to the room. This heats a room more efficiently and consistently than electric heaters. As the oil heats the fins and the fins transfer the heat by radiation to the air the room gets heated and remains warm.

Turbo PTC Heater

Want more efficient & immediate results? Don’t worry as Glen Oil Filled Radiator heater has been designed to give instant heat, with the help of a Turbo boost PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) Fan heater. For the initial faster heating one can use this heater and then once the desired temperature is achieved the Fan can be switched off.

Glen oil filled radiator heater is an innovative product with just a simple and an effective way to heat your personal space and keep it warm. As this doesn’t dry air, causes no suffocation and doesn’t depletes oxygen you can enjoy winters sound and safe. Not just this, since it doesn’t create noise; your daily activities will never be hurdled and affected. It is compact, easy to operate and when used wisely, the cost savings you enjoy can be substantial in-comparison to the traditional methods. If you want something that can keep you cozy and comfortable without compromising safety, than Glen Oil Filled Heater would make an excellent choice for this winter. If you have been thinking of winters snuggled of your affection, cost effective and Eco-friendly, take a wise decision as you bring home a perfect way of spreading the warmth of your love.

Technical Features:

Environment Safe Green conducting oil
Thermostat to maintain desired temperature
Overheating Protection Castor wheels & handle for convenient movement
High energy efficiency 3 power setting
400 W PTC fan heater
Cord Storage

Available in:

9 Fin Model Suitable for room size: Below 150 sq. ft.
11 Fin Model Suitable for room size: 150 to 200 sq. ft.
13 Fin Model Suitable for room size: 200 sq. ft. and above

5 Best Geysers (Water Heaters) in India for 2021

If you are looking for the best geyser / water heater for your bathroom, look no further. On this page, you’ll find the collection of best water heaters in India that you can choose from.

Finding the best geyser / water heater for your home can be a difficult task, especially when there are so many models available in the market. But you don’t have to worry now. Our team of expert researchers did comprehensive research in the market to find the best water heater in the market as well as online.

The water heaters were chosen according to user response from different online shopping sites like Flipkart and Amazon. Each user review, rating, and feedback was taken into consideration while selecting the water heater models.

With that, this comprehensively written review is separated into two parts. The first part enumerates the top 10 best geysers, while the second part tackles on the different water heater types, buying guide and tips, frequently asked questions in the market, and so on…

10 Best Geysers / Water Heaters in India:

Following are top 10 geysers (water heaters) we’ve found from the 100s of models available in the market from top water heater brands like Bajaj, Havells, Crompton etc:

1. Bajaj Flora 3L-3KW Instant Water Heater 3 L Instant Water Geyser

Bajaj Flora 3L-3KW Instant Water Heater 3 L Instant Water Geyser is an instant water heater with a capacity of 3 L and is useful for small requirements. The looks of the water heater are very decent and compact and are perfect for a small family. Bajaj Flora 3L-3KW Instant Water Heater 3 L Instant Water Geyser is one of the best selling water heaters.

Built & Design

Bajaj Flora 3L-3KW Instant Water Heater 3 L Instant Water Geyser comes with high impact engineered plastic body and durable heating element. There are different Neon indicators for powering on and the heating function too. There are multiple safety systems with two years warranty on the product.

Performance

Bajaj Flora 3L-3KW Instant Water Heater 3 L Instant Water Geyser is recommended for small families and for small requirements and is efficient. This instant water heater is not only efficient and durable but also budget friendly.

Pros

Budget-Friendly water heater
Compact and very stylish to be a part of your washroom
Its perfect for small requirements.
Value for money

Cons

You need to purchase additional parts at the time of installation.

2. Bajaj New Shakti 15 Litre vertical water heater

Bajaj New Shakti 15 Litre vertical water heater is another very efficient water heater with storage from Bajaj. The total capacity for the water heater is about 15 L.The Bajaj has built a reputation across many years and is one of the most trusted brands for water heaters. The new and advanced water heater has become successful in winning the hearts of many users.

Built & Design

Bajaj New Shakti 15 Litre vertical water heater comes with the heating element of 2 KW and is also a 4 star rated product of BEE. This water heater has been introduced with many advanced features and is one of the best water heaters with storage available in the market.

Performance

Bajaj New Shakti 15 Litre vertical water heater is recommended for all as it retains hot water and is also very efficient and has therefore been successful in winning the hearts of many customers all across the country.

Pros

The new and updated technology inbuilt within the system.
It has a capacity of about 15 liters which is sufficient for a family.
This storage heater is a perfect value of money.

Cons

Need a few parts at the time of installation.

3.Racold Pronto 3 3-Litre 3000-Watt Instant Water Heater (White)

Racold Pronto 3 3-Litre 3000-Watt Instant Water Heater (White) is one of the best selling instant water heaters online and the brand is the most common and trusted brand Racold which is quite common and are sold at all parts of the world. Racold Pronto 3 3-Litre 3000-Watt Instant Water Heater (White) is a sleek and compact instant water heater for small requirements.

Built & Design

Racold Pronto 3 3-Litre 3000-Watt Instant Water Heater (White) comes with a maximum rated pressure bar of about 6.5 with the installation of wall mount type. The out body is rust proof and also five star rated for the efficiency. The thermostat is very efficient and the thick PUF helps in retaining hot water for some time. There is inbuilt three level safety for the high-temperature water and pressure cutout thermostat.

Performance

Racold Pronto 3 3-Litre 3000-Watt Instant Water Heater (White) is recommended and performs just perfect for small usage. The water heats up instantly and helps you in the winter. This is totally worth the amount invested and proves to be an investment in the long run.

Pros

This is an efficient water heater.
It is capable of heating water in just 3 minutes.
The water heater is sufficient for a small family of two to three members and helps in saving power consumption.

Cons

This heater is a little slow for the showers

4. Bajaj Majesty 3-Litre 3KW Water Heater

Bajaj Majesty 3-Litre 3KW Water Heater is an instant water heater with a capacity of 3 L and is very efficient for heating water instantly. Bajaj Majesty 3-Litre 3KW Water Heater is not only efficient but also durable and is capable of running for years without any issues. It is the perfect water heater from Bajaj a trusted brand over so many years.

Built & Design

Bajaj Majesty 3-Litre 3KW Water Heater comes with high impact resistant engineering plastic body and also comes with multiple safety systems. The Bajaj Majesty 3-Litre 3KW Water Heater is just perfect for high rise buildings with pressure pumps. There are indicators for power buttons for power as well as function. The total power consumption is about 3000W.

Performance

Bajaj Majesty 3-Litre 3KW Water Heater is a high performing water heater with 2 years of warranty on the product and 5 years of warranty on the tank. This works really great in case you need the water heater to be installed on the ground floor where the storage is on the top floor. There seems to be no issue with the working of the water heater.

Pros

This water heater is perfect to be used in the cold part of the country.
This is an efficient product totally worth the value.
This instant water heater is perfect to be used by a small family.

Cons

Fitting is to be purchased separately.

5. Havells Neo 3-Litre 3000-Watt instantaneous electric Water Heater (White)

Havells Neo 3-Litre 3000-Watt instantaneous electric Water Heater (White) is a stylish and compact instant water heater with a capacity of 3 liters. It is compact and has a decent look which is the major usp of the water heater. The brand Havells has been successful in winning the hearts of many users all across.

Built & Design

Havells Neo 3-Litre 3000-Watt instantaneous electric Water Heater (White) consists of a capacity of 3 Litres with high wattage of 3kW/4.5kW for heating the water. The outer body is made of ABS rust and shockproof body. It is capable of working with high rise building and pressure tanks. The installation is of type vertical mounting and is very easy to install.

Performance

Havells Neo 3-Litre 3000-Watt instantaneous electric Water Heater (White) is doing really well because of the smart look and efficiency. The Brand Havells is preferred for the inbuilt technology used and is responsible for instant heating. Havells Neo 3-Litre 3000-Watt instantaneous electric Water Heater (White) is recommended for all small households.

Pros

The product quality is just perfect.
The water heater is value for money.
It is capable of heating instantly.
It is just convenient for all.

Cons

The LED doesn’t work in a few cases.

Top 7 Best Room Heaters to Buy in India: 2021 Reviews

Winters can be pretty harsh, especially in the Northern parts of India. Sometimes, the temperature falls down below 10 or 5 degrees. Comforters or quilts may not be sufficient to handle such extreme weather.

So, a Best Room Heater is the perfect solution. These devices can maintain enough heat and warmth inside the room even during freezing cold months.

Several models of room heaters are available in Indian market. To choose the right one according to your requirements, consider below factors…

Heating Technology: Two different technologies are observed in room heaters – radiant and convection. If you want to warm up a room or small space, then convection is a good choice. However, for large spaces and spot heating, radiant heating technology is helpful. Infrared room heaters use radiant technology. While fan and oil-filled heaters use convection technology.

Size: As a thumb rule, remember that a room heater utilizes 10W for heating 1 square foot of space. So, for heating up 150 sq.ft, a room heater uses 1500 Watts. If you want to custom calculate as per your requirements, below is the formula.

Formula for Calculating Required Wattage According to Square Foot Space

Total Wattage/10 = Total Square Foot Area (or)

Total Square Foot Area X 10 = Total Wattage

Apart from these two factors, you should also consider other factors like noise levels, thermostat, heat settings, safety features and others. Our Buying Guide has detail description of the factors and information to help you the best.

We’ve done a bit research on room heaters for several days and picked up the Top 7 Best Room Heaters in India 2021.

Best Room Heaters in India

Top 7 Best Room Heater Reviews in India

1. Orpat OEH-1200 Fan Heater

First on list is from a famous brand, Orpat which is one of the leading manufacturers of electrical, electronic and household appliances since 45 years. OEH room heater from this brand is well-versed for its exceptional quality, portability and durability.

As it uses convection heating technology, Orpat OEH-1200 is perfect for warming up small rooms and sport heating. The maximum coverage area or room size this room heater can handle is up to 250Sq.ft.

This room heater comes with 2 heat settings-1000 watts and 2000 watts that can be adjusted using a tuner switch on the top. If the outside weather is too cool switch to 2000 w mode and 1000 w in normal room conditions.

It is equipped with safety features like thermal cut, which ensures the device stays safe even if used for extended periods of time. So, you can leave the room heater running for a complete day or night without worrying about overheating.

Orpat OEH room heater has cool-to-touch exterior. So, even if you touch the heater while running, you will not get any burns. You can even move it from one place to another, while it is still in running mode. It also makes the device easy to store as soon as you are done.

An in-built handle makes it easy and convenient to move it around. The outer body is made of plastic and has a stylish white design which blends into any interiors.

It comes with 1-year warranty on the body parts and motor. The only drawback of Orpat OEH room heater is – noise. As it uses fan for circulating warm air, this room heater produces noise which can interrupt your sleep.

Things to Love:

Thermal cut off feature
Long life heating element
Features a safety mesh grill
1-year manufacturing warranty
Non sagging and cool touch body
2 heat setting knobs (1000 W & 2000 W)
Suitable for small and medium sized rooms

Things to Hate:

Not ideal for large rooms.
Fan produces lot of noise.
Spread warmness only in one direction.
Angling or elevation feature is not available

2. Bajaj Flashy Radiant /room Heater

Second product on the list is from Bajaj brand – it is popular among Indian households in providing durable, innovative and affordable products.

The flashy radiant room heater from Bajaj has superior heating technology. It compromises of nickel chrome plated reflector which is corrosion free. It is perfect for small rooms up to 100 to 150 Sq ft.

Heating element will efficiently circulate the warmness in multiple directions. The corrugated reflecting surface on the heater helps to transfer the heat evenly in the entire room.

If you want to shift the heater to other locations, first you need to switch off the power button. Let it be cooled for some time so that you can take it to other room easily without causing burns. It comes with cotton braided cord for safety purposes.

The manufacturer comes with a warranty of 2-years for the convenience of users and get it repaired for free of cost. The major disadvantage of this heater is that – it generates noise while working. And moreover, it doesn’t come with caster wheels or handle to help users handle it safely.

Things to Love:

Superior heating element
2-years warranty services
1000 watts of power supply
Nickel chrome plated reflector
A corrugated reflecting surface
Comes in a compact and stylish design

Things to Hate:

Generates some noise
Doesn’t have castor wheel to move it easily

3. Havells GHRFHAGW200 Room Heater

Since 30 years, Havells has been one of the popular brands in India for providing high quality and durable household products.

GHRFHADGW model room heater from Havells has grabbed a place in our list because of high quality and effective performance. This device is a 2000watt room heater, so it has the capacity to warm up the temperature of a room up to 200 square feet (which is small to mid-sized room).

The powerful heating element inside the device produces heat which is then circulating to the room using a blower fan. There is a thermostat control knob using which you can control the kind of heat that is being dispersed into the room. The air vents too can be adjusted to direct the flow of the hot air to the destination of your requirements.

Thanks to the portable handle, you can carry and place it anywhere you want. It has a smooth finish and the outer body is coated with cool touch paint. So, even if you touch the device while in working, you will not burn your hands.

In order to prevent any potential dangers from overheating, this room heater comes with double safety overheat protection. In addition to that, it also has a cooling fan inside the device which will control the temperature of the appliance and prevents it from going overheat.

Apart from all of these, Havells provides you with 1-year warranty for any manufacturing defects.

Things to Love:

Easy and portable
Has double overheat protection
Cooling fan to cool down the appliance in cases of overheating
Thermostat knobs to control the output temperature
Adjustable wind vent
1 Year manufacturer’s warranty

Things to Hate:

Expensive in its range

4. Usha 423N Room Heater

If you want an exceptional product at affordable price range, then Usha is the right choice. When it comes to room heater, this brand has set a bench in terms of quality and performance.

Usha 423 model room heater used convection technology to warm up the room. The heated air will be circulated into the room through a fan. It has the capacity of heating up a room of size up to 150Sqft. It consumes up to 2000Watts power depending on the heat level.

It comes with 3 heat levels, which can be adjusted according to your requirements. Furthermore, it has a twin turbo design with 2 different fan speed option thus aids in the better heating of the room.

A safety thermal cut feature is also provided to prevent any potential risks associated with overheating. Apart from that, grills are provided on the sides which allows proper air circulation, thus preventing any overheat buildup.

Night light indicator is present on the device to ensure visibility of the device even in dim lighting conditioning or during nights. 1-year warranty is provided by the manufacturer on any defects.

Things to Love:

Spot heating of its surroundings.
Can cover a room of 150 square feet
Can operate at 665, 1330 and 2000 watts of power
2 different fan speed options
Night light indicator
Has a safety thermal cut
ISI Marked device
1-year manufacturer’s warranty

Things to Hate:

Design is not up to the mark
A little noisy

5. Eveready QH800 Room Heater

If you are looking for a cheap room heater, then Everyready QH800 is the right choice. Though it is priced less, in terms of quality and performance, it matches with most of the best models. That is why, we have placed it in our list.

This room heater comes with dual heat settings which allows you to control heat according to comfort requirements. It consumes 800Watts power, so it can provide enough heating to a room or area sized up to 100Sqft.

A tip-over switch is provided at the bottom of the unit – this feature lets the device turn off if it accidentally falls over. It is also equipped with LED indicator which provided indication on whether the heater is on or off. This light also prevents you or your family member to accidently touch it.

It comes with dual-heat settings which can be adjusted according to your requirements. It is designed specially to make the device easy to carry around.

The outer body part is made up of sturdy and durable plastic. A metal frame is provided over heating elements to ensure proper air circulation. 1-year warranty is provided on manufacturing defects.

Things to Love:

Suitable for spot heating
Safety tip-over switch
Easy to carry design
Twin quartz tubes for direct heating
LED indicator
1-year warranty
Dual heat settings
Durable and sturdy build

Things to Hate:

Typical burnt smell is experienced during initial days of using it
Cannot be used for more than 20 minutes continuously

Room Heater types: Compare and pick the best

Room heater is must for a family man to have his family hale and hearty during winter. With the help of a room heater, he can surround them with the warmth of love and make them feel nice and cozy. Using room heaters may charge you with a little more energy bills, but you can be warm in frenzy cold and be easy with your works in your own space. Moreover, one can enjoy the temperature he wants, be it high, normal or a little low, so the feeling of satisfaction always prevails. Try our Room Heater selector to choose right room heater by answering simple questions without reading any buying guide.

There are three different models of Room heaters available in India.

Fan heaters
(also known as Ceramic heater, Convection room heaters, Blower room heaters)
Infrared heaters
(also known as Halogen, Quartz, Radiant room heaters)
Oil filled room heaters
(also known as Oil heaters, Oil filled room heaters)

If you see the the table clearly the comparison factors to decide the best room heaters are child safety, room size or space, price, energy efficient, noise level, time to heat, changes in oxygen and humidity.

Fan heaters vs Infrared heaters.

Both are economical, and give the instant heat, and reduce oxygen levels and humidity. But halogen heaters are not child safe, won’t work for large room, whereas ceramic heaters do the job very well. The big cons of ceramic heaters compared to halogen room heaters is that they consume more electricity and noisy. Fan heaters usually requires 2,000 watts of energy, whereas halogen requires 400 to 800 watts of energy.

Infrared heaters vs Oil filled room heaters.

Both are energy efficient, make less noise. But halogen heaters are not child safe, won’t work for large room, whereas oil filled room heaters do the job very well. The big cons of oil filled room heater compared to halogen room heaters is that they cost a lot (around 10,000 Rs) and cannot provide instant heat.

Fan heaters vs Oil filled room heaters.

Both the room heaters are child safe, work well for large room. Oil filled room heaters outperform the ceramic heaters that they are much energy efficient and don’t burn oxygen and don’t reduce the humidity level. The big cons of oil filled room heaters compared to halogen room heaters is that they cost a lot (around 10,000 Rs) and cannot provide instant heat.

This Winter, Geyser or immersion rods which is better for you?

InWinter Season in most Indian houses we find people using geyser or immersion rods for Hot Water. Many people in India prefer using immersion rods as they are very cheap. Yes, there is a risk in using immersion rods but many people in India still prefer them as they also have some advantages. Immersion rod or geyser which option you should go for depends on your needs. Every Gadget there are Pros and Cons, same-wise Immersion Rod and Geysers has Pros & Cons too.

Why Immersion rods?

Immersion rods are cheap and Easy to Use. You can get hot water in a very economical price. Immersion rods heat the water by using electric current. First you need to immerse immersion rods in a bucket full of water, It’s always advisable to Use Plastic buckets which cannot pass electric current through them as there are high chances of Electric Shock. Most of the Electric Shock happen due to bad quality Electric Switch Install for Immersion rod. Immersion rod gets heated up as electric current pass though it and in turn it heats the water. It takes lot of time to heat water with immersion rods. They can only heat limited quantity of water. Immersion rods are very unsafe and inconvenient. We can use Immersion rod effectively with some safety guidance like Use of Good quality of electrical outlet, Install electrical outlet by Professional Electrician & Always keep children away, when you are using Immersion rod.

Why Geyser ?

Geysers are very convenient and safe but they can be relatively expensive as compare to Immersion rod. Lots of brands are available in the market even on E-Commerce Website. You can get geysers Starting from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 20,000 depending on your budget. Geyser contain sealed metallic container mounted on a wall. A water line attached to geyser inlet valve and geyser outlet valve attached to the tap. When you switch-On electric, cold water from water line enters the geyser and heating element inside the geyser heats the water. With geysers there are less chances of electric shock but make sure geyser installation done by professional electrician near byyou. It is quite safe to use, even a child can use it easily. There is also a option of auto off where geyser automatically gets off after heating the water. There is no need to worry about safety with geysers. They can heat water in just 5 to 10 minutes. You can heat water up to 25 liters with geyser.

Water heater and immersion rods both have some advantages and some disadvantages. You can get more advantages with geyser however they are expensive if you choose some big brand name. There can be fewer features available if you go for less expensive brands. Many big brands now sale immersion rods as well as geysers however do check with them all the information before buying.

What are the benefits to using an immersion rod for your home?

No one would want to bathe in cold water during cold seasons such as the monsoon or winter. Similarly, no one would want a huge storage tank to take over space just so that you can have hot water whenever you want. This is not including the expensive bills you will get from using water heaters for long periods of time so that you get the hot water you require to the perfect temperature.

In such instances, what is the ideal way you would want to heat water, without suffering from the above-mentioned disadvantages? The solution for this case is the immersion rod. The immersion rod is a coiled rod that works as a resistor. Once an electric current is passed through the rod, its conducts heat, thus causing the surrounding area around the rod to heat up. When placed in water, it heats it up.

From the function mentioned above, you can see how this heater can work in your favour. Here are a few benefits of the immersion rod you can take advantage of:

Convenient:

One of the main benefits of this Water geyser is the convenience. It is extremely small, can be stored anywhere, when not required, as opposed to a storage tank and tankless heater, which required fixed installations and space. Whether you are heating a small bucket of water or even a large jug, you only need to place the immersion rod in the water and plug it on. Since it works on the simple physics of the joule heating, you only need to place it a small amount of water and have it heated in no time at all. Once the temperature of the water has reached your required level, you can just turn off the immersion rod and use the water.

Portable:

One of the main benefits of immersion rods is the portability. Most of the designs come in a size of 340 * 75 * 65 mm, which is sufficiently small to be stored in any cupboard, shelf or any other similar place. If you regularly shift your residence or travel a lot, this makes for a great addition to your household items. In this case, you need not be concerned about assigning space for a water heater, as it can be deposited anywhere and can be used anytime required. Additionally, it can also be used as a backup for overnight trips, in the event, there is not water heater available.

Economical:

Immersion rods are economical, as well as pocket-friendly. You need not spend thousands to invest in this heater, as compared to other options. Additionally, since it uses only electricity to conduct heat, it uses a clean form of energy, thus reducing the overall carbon footprint. Also, since you would only need to use it when you want to heat water when required, your electricity bills will not be high, especially in the long run.

The Role of an Anode Rod in Protecting Your Water Heater

If someone were to ask you what the most important appliance in your home is, how would you answer? Many homeowners would go with their water heaters—this is a true workhorse in your home, providing you with the hot water needed to shower, wash dishes, do laundry, and much more. And if you’re using the traditional storage tank water heater to do all this, then you depend a lot on a component you may not even be aware of—the anode rod.

The anode rod present in your tank water heater is likely not something you’ve heard of before, but it provides an essential function in protecting your tank water heater from harm. It doesn’t last forever, though, so it’s important that you know what condition yours is in, and whether you should call for Littleton, CO water heater services soon.

What the Anode Rod Is

This is the rod that resides in the tank of your water heater, and is most commonly composed of magnesium. This material breaks down more quickly than steel does, which is what water tanks are made of. Now, you may be asking why you’d want a magnesium rod breaking down within your water heater. Well, the anode rod breaks down and corrodes as it absorbs rust, so that your water heater tank won’t do it instead.

Protecting Your Water Heater

Steel is a very useful material. But any material, no matter how sturdy, is eventually going to rust when it’s combined with water over a long period of time. Tank water heater manufacturers understand this, so they’ve created a couple lines of defense to help your water heater last longer.

Glass Coating: Inside your tank, there is a glass coating—this lining prevents water from even coming into contact with the teal of the tank. But this lining doesn’t last forever—over time it begins to crack. When this occurs, the water within the tank the moves on to the steel that the water heater is composed of. This is when the second line of defense comes in…
The Anode Rod: This rod protects your water heater by reacting to the corrosive elements in the water more readily than steel does, so it is consumed by this material first. Therefore, your tank itself is protected from corrosion. Since the rod breaks down over time, it also means that it won’t last forever. Keeping an efficient anode rod in place is vital to protecting your hot water tank, as once the tank starts to rust, your only option is to replace it.

Turn to Us to Keep Your Water Heater in Good Shape

Regular water heater maintenance is a worthwhile investment. If you don’t invest in tune-ups for your water heater on a routine basis, you should at least have your anode rod checked every few years. If yours is past a certain point of degradation, then our plumbers can replace it so that your water geyser stays in good operational shape.

5 FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING A NEW WATER HEATER

So you’ve finally decided that it’s time to retire that old water heater, but now you’re left wondering how you go about choosing your new one. It’s a big investment to consider, though it’s also one that is going to make an immediate difference to your home and your family.

HERE ARE 5 FACTORS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING A NEW WATER HEATER:

HOW MUCH WATER DOES YOUR FAMILY USE ON A DAILY BASIS?
- Consider # of family members. Typical individual uses 20-30 gallons of hot water daily.
- FHR (first hour rating) – this well help determine how well the unit will operate during a busy time period. Look at the total BTU load of all of the appliances in your home that could be running at the same time (ie. shower(s), dishwasher, laundry, hot tub, etc.)
- GPM (gallons per minute rating) –how many gallons of water can be filled per minute. The less water used per minute, the higher the water temperature achieved can be.
HOW MUCH SPACE DO YOU HAVE FOR THIS NEW UNIT?
- A standard size water heater is 40 gallons. While the unit itself does not need much space around it in order to be functional, you do need to make sure there is adequate space for someone to come in and service it.
- Reminder: In 2015, the size of ALL water heaters was increased both in width and height due to federal regulation. In other words, any new unit that you decide to purchase will be larger than your previous one and will require more space.
- Options for smaller spaces: Short or tall units, depending on how the space is limited
WHAT TYPE OF HEATER DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE?
- Storage – still remains the most common residential unit. Not considered the most energy efficient unit due to the heat loss in the tank, but newer options have much better efficiency ratings than previous models.
- On Demand or Tankless – can decrease your energy usage by 20 to 30 percent. Basically you never run out of hot water, however you may be disappointed by the low flow rate. These units will only work at optimal level with proper sizing for your family and your home, especially if your family plans on using several hot water sources at the same time.
- Heat Pump – can either buy a unit with built in storage, or as an add-on for an existing tank. High upfront cost, needs a lot of space and should be placed in a warmer area (not cold space).
HOW WILL THE WATER BE HEATED UP?
- This may depend on what you already have. If you are not happy with your current heating method, you will have to consider the budgeting options for changing to a new one.
- Is it heated up by gas, oil, or electricity?
HOW MUCH ARE YOU LOOKING TO SAVE?
- Strongly considering how efficient of a unit you want is an important part of this decision. Because there is going to be a bigger upfront cost, you do need to decide how much you truly want to save. The savings will not be immediate, but will make a difference over time.
- Energy Star Rating: The more stars a system has, the more energy you will save
- Energy Factor (EF): The higher the EF, the more efficient your unit

These guidelines are meant to help assist you in your decision making process for your new water geyser. However, we always recommend that you get a professional opinion to ensure you have the best type of unit available for your home. Our qualified technicians would be more than happy to help you find that perfect water heater, as well as install it for you!