Country houses do not have a connection to a centralized heating system. For this reason, summer residents should independently choose and buy a stove for giving, so that at any time of the year the building is warm. The modern market offers a wide range of miniature furnaces designed to operate on different types of fuel. They have their own characteristics and features that need to be considered before choosing which stove to put in the country.
Furnace classification
First of all, furnaces can be divided by the type of fuel used. There are appliances powered by gas, electricity or firewood. The latter are in great demand, since it is easiest to obtain wood in the countryside. In addition, the crackling of burning logs adds comfort to the home.
According to the intended purpose:
- Heating models. Their main task is to heat the house.
- Heating and cooking. They heat several rooms and have cooking appliances.
- Furnace boilers. Allow to heat water.
- Universal oven with a compartment for drying fruits and mushrooms, a water box, an oven and a place for connecting a samovar.
According to the material of the furnace, there are:
- metal;
- cast iron;
- brick.
Classification by installation location:
- near the wall;
- angular;
- island.
Also, furnaces are divided by the duration of combustion. There are short-term appliances that burn up to 3 hours after one bookmark of firewood. Long ones can burn up to 12 hours.
Wood stoves
The most affordable type of fuel in the countryside are firewood. That is why people are actively buying wood stoves for heating homes and baths.
Previously, large-sized stoves were produced, which made it difficult to choose the installation site. Now, thanks to modern technologies, it turned out to modify the device and make a compact miniature oven, which can be put even in a small room. As materials for the heater, thick sheet steel, cast iron is used. The stove needs a chimney, so the smoke removal system needs to be thought out in advance.
When buying a model, it is important to pay attention to such a parameter as power. Equally important factors are the heating rate, heat holding time, frequency of fuel addition, installation and operation features.
Features of metal furnaces
Metal products are in great demand in summer residents. They are affordable, easy to install and heat the house well. They are made of different metal materials (steel, iron, aluminum).
There are two options for iron furnaces. Thin-walled stoves have fast heating, but they cool at the same rate. They must not be overheated, since temperature can destroy the body and welds. Models with thick walls can heat a room with an area of up to 100 sq.m. They differ in efficiency and minimum fuel consumption. They work on wood, coal, pellets.
The most expensive wood stoves are cast iron products. They are distinguished by reliability, high strength and durability. Able to retain heat for a long time.
The most popular models of metal wood stoves
A variety of furnaces makes it difficult for users to find a good model that fits all their requirements.But there are a number of devices that are in demand and have proven themselves well.
- Fire Battery, Thermophore. In the furnace of this model, you can adjust the draft and set the smoldering mode. The device has practically no drawbacks; customer reviews are good. Room heating takes place in 50 minutes. Withstands extreme temperatures and red heat.
- Matrix, Teplodar. Another model with a smoldering mode and an fuel filling interval of 8 hours. Has a slit convector, which increases efficiency. The oven has a heat-resistant glass door through which the intensity of combustion can be controlled. Equipped with a hob for cooking. Professionals recommend doing the first firebox on the street so that oil and paint burn out from the product.
- Bavaria, Ecocamine. One of the most sought after wood-burning stoves for the home and summer cottage. The model can be equipped with ceramic tiles and tiles. It has compact dimensions and looks stylish. The longest burning time is 6 hours. Among the disadvantages, users note a weak heating of the hob. It is enough only for heating food, and not for full cooking.
You can find other products with suitable characteristics for a particular case.
Brick stove-fireplaces for a summer residence
Traditional fireplace stoves are the most durable appliance for heating a home. But the main difficulty of such devices is the need to call the wizard for installation. You can’t put the stove on your own - it will smoke and heat the room weakly. The development of the project and the installation scheme should be carried out by specialists. It is also possible to cook food on a brick oven.
At the cottage choose a compact model that does not take up much space. There are several options for such devices.
Russian
A traditional Russian stove has an efficiency of about 50%. It effectively heats the room, but the floor remains cold. It has large dimensions, the oven can be used as a sunbed. There is the possibility of cooking, but requires the ability to use a grip and purchase special dishes.
Dutch woman
Products are more compact than Russian stoves. The minimum dimensions are 50 × 50 sq.cm.
It has relatively thin walls that are made of durable material. Do not deform. There is a tank for heating water and an oven. The maximum heating area is 60 sq.m.
Swede
A Swedish-made heating device heats up quickly. It takes 15 minutes to warm up, and coal can act as fuel. It takes up little space, has an oven, water heater and hob in the design.
To build a country furnace, it is important to choose the right bricks. Poor material reduces work efficiency.
Universal ovens for the home
Wood stoves for summer cottages are convenient and common, but the wood quickly ends. In order not to constantly stock up on firewood, you can purchase a combined model that runs on wood and electricity.
The wood-burning stove heats up and starts to cool after turning off. When the temperature of the carrier drops below the set value, the electric heater is turned on and the heat in the house is maintained. Such models are popular, especially for spending the night in the country. Differ in convenience and profitability.
When installing a water circuit to such a boiler, it is necessary to provide a high-quality gravity drain system in advance. This is because the hydraulic pump may not work.
Gas heaters for a country house
Gas is one of the most economical and easy to use types of fuel. To store it, it is enough to buy a cylinder, while for firewood you need to build a special structure and maintain certain climatic conditions. In addition, gas does not form smoke and soot, does not burn oxygen.A hood is also required to install it. Of the minuses, only the risk of gas leakage can be distinguished, so you need to work with the furnace carefully.
Gas heater Bartolini Pullover
A common model can be used as a primary and secondary educational device. Heating is carried out through a catalytic fiberglass panel.
In the design of the furnace there is a power regulator, piezo ignition, sensors. They provide high operational safety. It features high reliability and noiseless operation.
Ceramic heater Timberk TGN
The heater on wheels has mobility due to its ease of movement and minimal size. For work, liquefied gas is used, and heating occurs through an infrared panel. There is protection against capsizing. Also included are safety sensors. The cylinder is designed for 12 liters and is placed inside the case. During operation of the furnace equipment, ventilation of the room is required.
Convector Alpine Air
The stove for a summer residence is hung on a wall and incorporates a cast iron heat exchanger. It has a long operating time of about 50 years. The convection oven is serviced by sensors and other automation elements that are independent of electricity. The power supply is only needed for the fan to operate.
For operation, both a gas cylinder and network fuel are suitable. Among the shortcomings, users note the need to create holes in the wall for supplying a hose with gas. Of the advantages, high quality of work, stability, reliability and fast heating time are distinguished.
Criteria for choosing a heater
All of these types of furnaces have their positive and negative features. Each has its own properties and operating conditions. To choose the best model, you need to answer a few questions:
- how much space is available for installing the furnace;
- the frequency and time of use of the heater, at what time it is used most actively;
- in what climatic conditions will the device work;
- what type of fuel is preferable to use;
- Do you need a hob, a tank of water;
- where the chimney will be installed.
In addition, it is important to consider the financial component. It includes the cost of the furnace itself, additional components and installation and adjustment of the heater. Funds will also be spent on servicing the furnace during the entire operation period, as well as on fuel.
You need to remember about security. Thieves will not be able to steal stone heating wood stoves for giving thieves, and it is easy to pull out a compact miniature model. For her, you need to think in advance about the storage location when there will be no one in the house.
After that, you can buy a stove or develop a drawing in case of self-assembly.
