September 7th, 2020 by Chris Chapman

While most electric heaters work in broadly the same way, there are a few key differences between models. The biggest thing to look out for is what material the heating element is made of. A quality heating element made of the best material will be much more efficient than a cheaper model. This will save you a lot of money in the long run. Ceramic is known as the best material for heating, so it’s no surprise that ceramic heaters have become increasingly popular in recent years.

While ceramic heaters were previously very expensive, improvements in manufacturing and technology means prices have dropped over the last few years. This means quality ceramic heaters are now more affordable and much more advanced than they ever have been.

Benefits of Ceramic Heating

Like most electric heaters, ceramic models use a principle known as resistive heating to warm your room. Resistive heating is a process that generates heat by passing an electric current through a solid heating element. The heating element resists the current; this resistance is what generates heat. The more resistance, the more heat is generated.

Ceramic heating elements offer more resistance than traditional metal units, so they will generate more heat per watt. This means they’re cheaper to run than most other heaters, while also offering improved performance.

Types of Ceramic Heater

As ceramic heating elements were previously more expensive than metal models, ceramic heaters were traditionally designed as small fan heaters. This type of ceramic heater is still very common, and uses a small fan to distribute hot air around your room. They work just like a traditional convection heater in this regard, although the ceramic heating element makes them more cost-effective to run. As they tend to be smaller units, though, they are usually only suitable for smaller rooms, and often do not contain the features required to make them Lot 20 compliant.

However, as ceramic heating technology has improved and become more affordable, we’ve also seen ceramic panel heaters released at reasonable prices. These models offer an ultra-efficient heating performance alongside a familiar form factor and all the features you might expect from a modern panel heater.

Benefits of Ceramic Panel Heaters

Ceramic panel heaters offer several advantages over both traditional panel heaters and older ceramic fan heaters. They offer the impressive energy efficient performance we’ve outlined above, while still offering the raw power needed to heat very large rooms. Some models, such as MYLEK’s ceramic panel radiators, offer up to 2kW heating power, which is more than enough for most domestic rooms and offices.

Ceramic panel heaters also tend to be more aesthetically pleasing than the old ceramic fan heaters. They’ll look just like sleek, stylish radiators when mounted on a wall, so they’re suitable for both businesses and homes.

Perhaps the most important benefit of ceramic panel heaters and radiators, though, is that their larger size and more affordable price gives manufacturers the headroom to add in more energy-saving features. MYLEK’s ceramic heater, for example, has a thermostat, timer, open window detection system, and more. This makes it a Lot 20 compliant heater that’s suitable for any application.

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Front Panel Design

There’s one more aspect of ceramic heaters that’s worth looking out for – the design of their front panel. While ceramic is a perfect heating element, it isn’t a suitable material for the outside of a heater as it’s heavy and fragile. This means the next best thing is aluminium, one of the most thermally-conductive metals which is also lightweight and durable. When combined with a ceramic heating element, an aluminium front panel will ensure that the vast majority of heat generated will be effectively distributed around the room. This means that you’ll be able to feel the benefit of your heating; you won’t simply waste energy on heat that you won’t feel.