If in the winter you have to dance for half an hour near the car, waiting for the salon to warm up a little, the compact heater will solve the problem. In our review you will find the best models of car heaters, as well as serious heating systems that can create a comfortable environment even in a very spacious cabin of a minivan, SUV, passenger bus or motor home.
Electric models
DEFA Termini II 1400 - a powerful fan heater working from the outlet
The 1.4 kW heater is powered from a household network, so it can be used only if the car is in a courtyard under a carport or in an electrified garage. The device itself is fixed using the complete bracket in the cabin and is connected to the power through its own power cord with a MiniPlug plug at the end.
Pros:
- Effective even in extreme cold (-20 ..- 25 ° C and below);
- Protection of spiral TENA is provided against overheating;
- Power control with automatic access to economy mode to achieve the optimum temperature;
- Armored internal wire that can be brought under the hood, plus an external power cord in the kit;
- Easy and quick installation.
Minuses:
- Cost over 10 thousand rubles;
- Dependence on household power.
SITITEK Termolux 150 - a small and handy "wind gun"
Compact 150W ceramic heater - one of the safest devices for cars. It works on the same principle as domestic fan heaters, only being connected to the vehicle’s 12-volt power supply network. Of course, for heating the entire cabin of its power is not enough, but to warm up the driver's seat and accelerate the melting of ice on the glass, he is quite capable.
Pros:
- Quiet and reliable brushless motor;
- Long 2 meter cord;
- A folding handle that allows you to use a fan heater as a hairdryer to defrost the ice crust on the glass;
- The presence of LED backlight;
- Rubber lined shock resistant housing;
- The time of continuous operation is 15-20 minutes - it is enough that the regular stove has time to “crack” and intercept the baton.
Minuses:
- Low power.
Fuel Heaters
WEBASTO Thermo Top Evo Comfort Plus - will warm everything
Universal heater is designed not only for heating the passenger compartment, but also to accelerate the engine start and the stove to quickly reach full capacity. It is installed under the hood, therefore it has a relatively small size of 22x9x15 cm. For operation, the device self-pumps fuel from the system, spending about 630-720 ml / h.
Pros:
- Simultaneous warming up of the motor and salon of a car;
- High power 2.6-5.2 kW;
- There are modifications for gasoline and diesel engines up to 4000 cm3;
- It starts blowing at a temperature of +60 ° C, and upon reaching +80 ° C automatically switches to part-load mode;
- Suitable for large vehicles with a spacious interior;
- Continuous operation time reaches 60 minutes;
- It comes with a timer that has a convenient display, easy operation and a Russified menu;
- The possibility of extending the warranty period to 2 years.
Minuses:
- Expensive - a set with a remote control will cost 40-42 thousand rubles, plus another 10 will have to be paid for the installation.
EBERSPACHER Airtronic B4 12V - economical air system
Efficient heater for very large salons (buses, trucks with berths in the cab, auto trailers and minivans). It works, like the previous model, from the common fuel system and supplies hot air to the inside of the car, bypassing the standard stove. The device is produced only for gasoline and provides thermal power equivalent to 1.3-4 kW - depending on the set mode.
Pros:
- High efficiency due to the increased surface area of the heat exchanger;
- Quiet operation;
- Smooth adjustment of heating;
- Low fuel consumption - from 180 ml / h;
- Suitable for continuous heating of the cabin during parking hours;
- The possibility of air intake from the outside or directly from the passenger compartment.
Minuses:
- Not the smallest size (37x14x15 cm);
- The high cost is about 55 thousand rubles, another 15-20% of this amount will have to be paid to installers for installation.
Autonomous devices
SITITEK Termolux-200 USB - 4-in-1 Rechargeable Model
A small, battery-powered cabin heater can, if desired, be connected to the car's 12 V network. A meter cord with a cigarette lighter plug is included. On the case there was a place not only for the deflector gratings, but also for a small LCD display, as well as LED indicators, which indicate the operating mode of the device. When heated, blows warm air with a temperature of +37 ° C.
Pros:
- Does not burn oxygen in the cabin;
- There is a timer and a clock that allows the autorun of the heater to be programmed;
- The presence of a 15 amp fuse on the power cord;
- Can be used in summer as a fan to cool the air in the cabin;
- You can charge the phone or tablet through the 500 mAh USB connector;
- Built-in LED lamp;
- Wide convenient carrying handle that for a 3-pound bar is not superfluous.
Minuses:
- Not suitable for harsh winter, when the temperature outside falls to -20 degrees;
- It takes a long time to charge - up to 18 hours from the cigarette lighter and 6-8 hours from a household electrical outlet.
TRUMA Vario Heat Eco - efficient gas heater
A rather serious device designed to warm spacious passenger and truck salons, caravans and motor homes. The heater operates in two thermal modes: 1.3 and 2.8 kW, and “eats” liquefied propane-butane from cylinders with a pressure of 30 mbar (usually via a gas reducer).
Pros:
- Relatively low gas consumption - depending on the selected mode 100-220 g / h;
- A good air flow rate (155 m3 / h) is maintained even in the most remote areas of the system;
- Automatic power control taking into account the set temperature;
- There is a night mode in which the fan becomes almost inaudible;
- The ability to connect an extensive duct system for uniform heating of the entire cabin;
- Included is a remote control with a large and informative display.
Minuses:
- Price 125 thousand rubles.
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