You know you want a smart heater, but which type do you choose? Below you can find a simple 3-step plan to help you with that choice. Already made a choice and want to know how to connect the heater to the app? Check our instruction video!
The right smart heater in 3 steps
1. Which capacity do you need?
First of all, the capacity that you need to heat a room well depends on the size of the room. On the box of each heater you can find the capacity and maximum area the heater can warm. Generally speaking you can follow these guidelines:
Content room
Necessary capacity
10 – 25 m3
min. 600 W
25 – 40 m3
min. 1000 W
40 – 60 m3
min. 1500 W
60 – 75 m3
min. 2000 W
75 – 90 m3
min. 2500 W
90 – 115 m3
min. 3000 W
For a more specific advise you can consult the diagram below. With this diagram you can see how much capacity you would need to warm up different rooms with 15 °C.
The advised capacity is different for infrared panels. Because the warmth can be felt immediately with infrared panels, a lower capacity can be used. Fill in our infrared calculator to see how much capacity you would need for infrared panels.
2. Which heater fits best in your situation?
Each heater has its own pro’s and con’s. So it can depend on the situation which heater fits best. An overview:
When you want to use a smart heater in the bathroom it is important to keep the isolation class in mind. This decides if a heater can be used safely in damp rooms. For the bathroom you want to choose a heater that is drip (IP21) or splash proof (IP24).
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