To choose an Electrolux water heater, the buyer has to rely on the advice of consultants, reviews or their own intuition. There is another option - to understand the functionality, parameters, differences in order to consciously acquire a model that meets specific operating conditions and personal needs.
Electrolux is a giant of household appliances
The country of manufacture of boilers is Sweden.
Electrolux is deservedly among the leaders in the field of household appliances. The brand sends 40 million refrigerators, vacuum cleaners, boilers and other equipment to 150 countries every year. You can trust Scandinavian quality - the equipment is reliable, ergonomic and economical. The priority is the level of technology, aesthetics, economical energy consumption.
The equipment of the brands Zanussi, Eureka, AEG and Frigidaire are also products of the Swedish concern.
Benefits
Advantages of AB Electrolux water heaters:
- models with dry heating elements - no need to clean scale;
- automatic control;
- indication of water temperature is provided;
- quality, practicality, low heat loss.
What is the difference between water heaters
The range of boilers of the Swedish company Electrolux is able to confuse the most demanding buyer: they differ not only in the principle of operation and type of energy consumed, but also in cost-effectiveness, design, control method, volume and other parameters.
The main thing you need to pay attention to when choosing a water heater:
- operating principle - cumulative or flow-through;
- the source of energy with which you are going to power the device is gas or electricity;
- volume - 10 liters or more;
- installation - vertical or horizontal, wall or floor, water connection from below or above;
- control - electronic or mechanical;
- design - flat or round;
- the inner coating of the tank is stainless steel or enamel.
What other characteristics are important
When choosing a suitable boiler, look at:
- power;
- modes
- productivity (liter per minute) - this parameter matters for flow models;
- capacity - for storage systems;
- temperature control limits;
- what material the heating element, body and tank are made of;
- protection class;
- maximum pressure.
The proposed heaters can vary by an order of magnitude in characteristics. The flowing power is 3.5-27 kW. There are devices with 3 power levels.
Do not miss the individual characteristics:
- Productivity of flow-through devices is 2-10.2 l / min.
- For electrics, the maximum power is 2 kW.
- For gas - 20 kW.
Important! 18-27 kW heaters operate from 380 V.
Flowing or cumulative - which is better
In accumulative water supply depends on the volume - heated 100 liters, and use them. Such boilers can serve several points of water intake. It takes time to heat the water.
The peculiarity of flowing devices is that there is no reserve, only water passing through the system is heated. Their advantages:
- more compact than storage ones - they won’t take up much space;
- instant heating of water.
Cons of flow heaters:
- provide only one point with water;
- more than cumulative, energy consumption.
Important! Instantaneous water heaters are very stressful on the electrical network, so there must be reliable wiring.
Which volume to choose
The rate of heating the water and the cost of electricity depend on the volume. When choosing a displacement, you need to consider:
- number of users;
- number of water intake points.
The choice of volume is calculated as follows:
- one person and one / two points - up to 30/50 liters;
- 2 people and 2 points - 50-80 liters;
- 3 people and 3 points - 80-100 liters;
- 4 people and 4 points - 100-120 liters;
- 5 people and 4 points - 120-150 liters.
If a large apparatus of 100 liters does not fit in the designated place, you can buy two boilers with a smaller volume - 50 liters for the kitchen and 80 liters for the shower. But if you plan to collect a bath, you will need a volume of at least 100 liters. To ensure that there is enough hot water, it will be possible to reduce the heating temperature - so you reduce the frequency of switching on and the energy consumption.
Gas or electricity - which is more profitable
If both sources of energy are available, choosing a model, consider:
- the complexity of installation work - a gas heater is longer to install, since you still need to do the hood;
- energy costs - an electric boiler is less economical, water heated by it is more expensive.
Choice of housing
When choosing a design - flat or cylindrical (round), consider:
- layout of the room;
- amount of free space for installation - flat models are more compact.
Enamel or stainless steel
The longevity of the boiler depends on how the tank is arranged. Most water heaters have enameled tanks - enamel is cheaper than stainless steel. Electrolux is one of the few companies that offer heaters with stainless steel tanks. They are not afraid of temperature changes, shocks and shocks. But the fragile enameled coating is not safe from this.
The enameled tanks in Electrolux heaters have a special glass-porcelain coating that resists corrosion and other aggressive influences. Fine enamel, an enlarged magnesium anode and a multi-level security system make it possible to give them a 7 year warranty.
Model range of storage Electrolux water heaters
"Electrolux" presents dozens of series, each of which has its own zest. In Formax DL and Heatronic DL boilers, the manufacturer has provided electronic control. The Centurio DL and Royal Silver ranges have versions for vertical or horizontal mounting. There are universal installation models - Centurio IQ and Royal Flash.
Typically, the volume of the tank is 30-100 liters. The exception is the compact Rival (10-15 liters) and the super-voluminous AXIOmatic, Slim AXIOmatic (up to 150 liters).
Please note:
- A larger tank - longer water heats up. But this volume will provide all domestic needs.
- The principle of operation of the heating element. In cheap models - contact elements, they are more susceptible to corrosion. Dry contactless - more durable, with special metal protection. Such heating elements are used in AXIOmatic and AXIOmatic Slim.
- Control. A touch-screen display is more convenient, but mechanical control is more reliable and more durable.
Electrolux EWH Formax
- Electric heating.
- Tubular heating element.
- Volume - 50 liters.
- The maximum temperature is +75 ° C.
- 220 V.
- Enameled tank.
- 4 degree of protection against water.
- Weight - 20.1 kg.
- Vertical installation. Wall mounting method.
Square case and stylish design. Two dry independent heating elements. Has a power indicator. The accelerated heating of water. There is overheat protection and a safety valve.
The cost of a model from the Formax line is 9,300-15,300 rubles.
EWH CENTURIO IQ
Budget version for an apartment or a private house. A capacious tank made of stainless steel is one of the reasons for rave reviews. Mechanical control, there is an LED display. Color - white and mirror chrome. Volume - 30-100 liters.
Benefits:
- universal installation;
- argon welding of the inner tank;
- stainless tank - steel with impurities of nickel and chromium;
- setting the exact temperature;
- 8 year warranty.
It works from 220 V. The depth of the compact case is 25.5 cm. There is an ECO mode, in which the water is heated to 55 degrees.
Price - from 11,400 rubles.
EWH ROYAL FLASH
Features:
- Electric heating.
- The shape of a flattened cylinder.
- Universal installation.
- Volume - 30-100 liters.
Benefits:
- elegant design;
- easy control and temperature setting;
- high productivity - in 15 minutes heats 30 l to 55 degrees.
Appreciated by owners of private houses for a reasonable price and heating rate. Price - from 11,400 rubles.
Flowing Electrolux Heaters
Valued for accelerated heating of water to high temperatures. The company offers four series starting at 2,450 rubles:
- Aquatronic - hydraulic control. Productivity: 2 or 2.8 l / min. Management of both types - electronic or mechanical.
- Sensomatic Pro. Features - compactness, electronic control, productivity - up to 11.5 l / min. The accelerated heating. It works from 380 V.
- SMARTFIX 2.0 is a budget model. Power - 3.5-6.5 kW. One point of water intake. The heating rate is 2-3.7 l / min.
- Flow active. Beautiful design, electronic control, self-diagnosis. Productivity - 4.2 L / min. For several points of water intake.
Reviews
Sergey R., Yekaterinburg
Long chose a boiler. I wanted the budget and the quality to be better. I decided to trust the Scandinavians. I bought a storage boiler EWH 50 Formax. The main plus is that it quickly heats water. If you live alone, then just turn it on for an hour in the morning and an hour in the evening. Another pluses - it does not flow, does not make noise and does not strike with electric current. I like the simplicity of management and design. Claim - in Eco mode, hot water drains quickly.
Irina P., Kaluga
I chose a model after a long shoveling of information on the Internet. The EWH 80 Centurio Digital is tailored for small spaces. It was necessary to shove it into the toilet. I was looking for a model that was easy to control, without any sensors and frills. Pleased with the choice. 80 liters of volume is enough for a family of 5 people. I inserted it into a power outlet, selected the desired mode - and the water is ready. For quick heating, I set the mode II - power 2 kW. It's good that there is a protective shutdown - I like safety. Another good thing is the tap to drain the water. If the cold water is turned off, you can drain the bucket from the tank.
The secret to choosing Electrolux boilers is to match your needs with the technical characteristics of the device. Consider the operating conditions, the availability of energy sources, the number of users and points of water intake - and you will have the required amount of hot water every day.