Most of our dacha owners can not boast of the fact that there is a full house in their plots. After all, in the main summer cottages - light, poorly insulated buildings, which are unlikely to completely fall under the definition of "residential structure."To do this, it is necessary, at least, to connect it to the relevant engineering communications.
And if you can still be content with the fact that water and "convenience" on the street, then heating in the country, given the features of our climate, it is simply necessary. Many companies offer services( and promise that it will cost less) to install a full-fledged and efficient heating system. But is there any sense in this regarding the dacha?
Firstly, , with rare exceptions, the owner works on the site only in season, but permanently resides in a nearby village. But any system requires care. For example, drain the water, serve the component parts of the circuit and so on.
Secondly, , whatever is claimed in the advertising brochures, "practically for nothing" to do it will not work. The investments will be quite appreciable for the family budget.
Thirdly, , even if for some kind of stock( suppose!) We will be supplied and connected with inexpensive equipment, then how can we save all this? After all, most garden associations are not protected, and in terms of theft, any cottage is an object of increased risk( read about gsm alarms).
And then what? Consider the possible options for what type of fuel will be used. At the same time, we will focus only on those( and there are quite a few of them) that are suitable for a small country cottage and do not require significant monetary costs.
Gas
Who from "ordinary" Russians can boast gasified dacha? Yes, there are such arrays, but they are not "sheds", but full-fledged cottages, and they are owned by those who are called "VIP-person."For them, not experiencing financial difficulties, the question "cheap and angry" is not worth it. One thing remains - the gas cylinder.
If you have your own car, there is no problem with finding a gas station - a great option. And the heating boiler is not needed. There are devices called "street heaters".They are attractive because they are suitable not only for heating the house, but also for example a barbecue area, an open veranda, a playground, even beds or seedlings.
Given their mobility( all models are portable), this is the optimal, most universal solution to the heating problem in the country. Those who are interested in this issue, we recommend that you read this article.
Electricity
Interruptions with power supply of suburban areas are quite often. But at what time? Mostly with the onset of cold weather, when the wires break off under wind gusts or the weight of ice, and repairmen can not quickly arrive at the scene of the accident due to snowdrifts. In the rest with this we have everything in order - almost all dacha massifs are "electrified".
But which devices are better to use, given their huge range?
IR heaters
Probably, for heating the villas - the best option.
- can be installed anywhere( ceiling, walls), even under the lining. Considering the tightness in the house, this is a rather significant advantage;
- various engineering solutions. For example, film( PLEN), which can be "hidden" even under the wallpaper. The choice for every taste, so do not have to engage in "revolutionary" changes in the layout, or in the arrangement of furniture;
- in terms of energy consumption. IR devices are one of the most economical heaters( all their pros and cons are described here).
Oil heaters
Can safely qualify for the "silver medal" of our rating. A small weight and dimensions allow them to be positioned as convenient for owners. Warm up more slowly, but when "disperse", the heat even after the disconnection is kept long enough. For the winter it will not be difficult to load it into the trunk and take it to the garage, so the question of theft in case of thieves' intrusion is not worth it.
Fan heaters
Deserved( for giving) - 3rd position. Such a device can be transferred to a normal shopping bag, since the weight is small. Heats quickly, effectively, and chases air around the room. The disadvantage is one - it can not be used for a long time without a break for a trip. But for a small house 10 - 15 minutes is enough to raise the temperature to the optimum.
All other types of heat generators for a small dacha are hardly worth using. Let's note some possible variants, and having estimated them from the point of view of expediency of application, considering the basic lacks.
Electric heaters( reflectors)
- Heat the room is limited, only around itself. Consequently, you need a fairly massive device( both in size and weight).
- Strongly dry the room. Some people quite painfully suffer a sharp drop in humidity, so not all such heaters like.
Furnaces Can be operated on both solid and liquid fuels. If there is electricity or gas, it is clear that there is no sense in installing such heaters in the country house. About the option of laying out the furnace is not worth talking about, since summer cottages usually have both a foundation and a light-weight overlap( read how to fold the stove).
- The oven will need a lot of space.
- I'll have to think about storing and storing fuel stocks( firewood, briquettes, coal or a container under the solarium).
- Impressive dimensions. Therefore, it is not possible to reinstall it as simply as an oil cooler.
- And, more importantly, the stove will have to be watched constantly. Is it convenient to run back and forth if the owners work on the site? Especially if it works on liquid fuel. Otherwise, instead of weeding the beds, we will have to deal with the fire extinguishing.
The article presents a vision of the problem of heating a country house based on economy and efficiency. But these are only recommended options, as each site and structure has its own characteristics.
