Storage water heaters are in steady demand, because they provide year-round access to hot water in any volume. But when you go to a home appliance store, your eyes just run wild: there are so many brands, forms, and interesting functions. How to choose and not be mistaken? The rating of boilers will help you with this.
The assessment is carried out on the basis of complex statistics on the popularity of the brand, as well as brand models among the Internet audience. It is compiled according to several criteria: build quality, economy, etc. The final results are expressed on a five-point scale.
Description of the best heaters
To begin with, let's define the competitive selection. According to statistics, storage-type electric water heaters are in the lead.
Which electric storage water heater is better? It is unlikely that the question can be answered briefly. There are too many parameters influencing the choice: family composition, frequency of use, and others.
Cost also plays an important role. The highest demand is in the middle price segment - Electrolux, Ariston and Thermex. This is justified, since cheap models are purchased for temporary use (one, maximum two summer seasons), and expensive ones are not affordable for everyone - the cost of luxury storage water heaters starts from 35,000.
As for such a condition as the technical characteristics of storage electric water heaters, the most popular among potential buyers are models with a tank with a capacity of 50, 80, 100 liters and a capacity of up to 3 kW.
Consider a few of the most popular storage electric water heaters.
1. Boilers from Electrolux.
- EWH SL 50 HP Storage water heater with a low-carbon steel tank covered with glass ceramics. Designed for 1 water point, the power of the heating element is 1.6 kW, a separate power cable is not required for connection. The design is simple, ergonomic; mechanical control. Heavy-duty anti-corrosion magnesium anode extends service life. In options: protection against overheating, safety valve, heating limitation up to +70 ° С. The price of electric water heaters of the EWH SL series is from 9 500 rubles.
- EWH 80 Royal. Boiler with stainless steel tank, unusual design. It is used for 1 water-folding point, heating element - 2 kW, a power cable with good wiring is not needed. Main functions: thermometer, accelerated heating. The maximum temperature is +75 ° C. The cost of the device is from 12,000 rubles.
- EWH 100 AXIOmatic. A storage water heater of 1.5 kW with glass-ceramic coating is enough for 1-2 water points. Mechanical control, in functions: thermometer, accelerated heating, protection against overheating, limescale, half power mode. Temperature maximum - +75 ° С. There is a possibility of liquid disinfection. The cost of the unit is from 8,000 rubles.
According to reviews, the brand is quite high-quality, it lasts a long time, but sometimes models with an irreparable defect come across. But, as a rule, replacement is quick and at no extra cost to the buyer.
2. Overview of water heaters for Ariston's apartment.
- ABS PRO R 50V. Heating device with enamelled steel tank and silver antibacterial coating. The design, like the controls, is simplified. Power consumption - 1.5 kW, maximum t = +75 ° С. Options: thermometer, temperature limitation, overheating protection, pressure relief safety valve. Price - from 4 500 rubles.
- ABS VLS QH 80. Boiler for 1-2 taps with a container covered with finely dispersed enamel. Power - 2.5 kW, preferably three-phase connection and RCD. On the front there is a rotary display of electronic control or programming, options: thermometer, accelerated heating, self-diagnostics, overheating protection, temperature limit - +80 ° С. The price of a storage water heater is from 10,500 rubles.
- ABS PRO ECO INOX PW 100V. Stainless steel hot water heater for 2.5 kW. Works at a pressure in the system of 0.2-8 atmospheres. There are functions "ECO", "Extra / Double Power", protection against overheating, limit level - +80 ° С. The cost is 8,500 rubles and more.
Buyers note the reliability of Ariston products, a long service life, minor problems can be easily eliminated on their own.
3. Modern storage water heaters for summer cottages and apartments Thermex.
- Flat Plus IF 50V. Russian boilers of the Termex brand are supplied with stainless steel tanks and electronic control. Designed for 1 taps, power - 2 kW. Maximum t = +75 ° С. Options: thermometer, boost heating, temperature limitation, overheating protection, non-return valve. For the convenience of users, there is an additional pipe for the self-cleaning or draining system. Cost - 7 400 rubles.
- Flat RZB 80-F. A very interesting storage model with an unusual design and a stainless steel container for 1-2 water points. Provides accelerated heating up to +75 ° С in 2 hours. Power - 1.3 or 2 kW, works at a water pressure of 0.5-6 atmospheres. The price of the device is 9,000 rubles.
- Round RZL 100-VS. Water heater with cylindrical stainless steel tank and hydraulic control. Rated power - 2 kW, complete with thermometer, check valve. Functions: accelerated heating, temperature limitation up to +75 ° С. The cost of the unit is 10,500 rubles.
Reviews of Termeks water heaters have recently been full of claims to the quality of performance, service life. Although everyone notes that the old boilers, produced before 2010, were an order of magnitude better, they functioned for at least 5 years without any particular complaints.
So, let's summarize. The results presented are based on the technical characteristics, the presence or absence of options and the opinion of the majority of buyers about the storage water heaters.
There are practically no complaints about the build quality of the Electrolux and Ariston models. However, recently Termex products "please" with too large seams, the appearance of rust in the first six months of operation, and so on.
How to choose an economical water heater? Only some of the Ariston and Electrolux models can be called conditionally resource-saving, which provide for half-capacity work for a small family or apartment. None of the brands reviewed have a real energy saving function.
Rating of water heaters in terms of reliability: victory for Ariston boilers. There are defects in the Electrolux EWH SL series that prevent the device from being used. According to buyers, Thermex fail too quickly and require the purchase of components at least 4 times a year.
How to choose the best storage type boilers for your home or summer cottage? Evaluate the quality and technical characteristics. For seasonal use, a device with many additional functions is not required, a simple unit of low power is enough. The exception is the safety group: overheating protection and safety valve. Inspect your wiring: if its wear is more than 30%, it is better to conduct a separate one with grounding and an RCD. This approach will ensure the long-term operation of the storage water heater without problems like short circuits and failure of the heating element. Pay attention to the external design. All seams should be tightly fitted, fasteners should be smooth and inconspicuous. Enamel drips, scratches and cracks are not allowed inside the tank.
In any case, the decisive factor in the choice is the availability of a service center. For calling a master from another city, you will have to pay a considerable amount, and if the part is brought only on order, then one repair of the water heater will cost half its cost.
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