The best water heater models for 2020

The constant rise in the cost of housing and communal services, the shutdown of hot water at the most inopportune time - all this pushes the owners of houses and apartments to install a water heater at home. Indeed, the boiler helps to solve many problems. However, today there are many types of water heaters. In order to find the right one, the editorial staff of the site "bestx.htgetrid.com/en/" brings to your attention the TOP-7 of the best models of water heaters for 2020.

What are the water heaters

The best boiler manufacturers have devices for a wide variety of conditions and needs, not to mention different heating materials. Therefore, in a store, an online store, specialized salons or simply on the market, you can choose a water heater for every "taste and color".

Water heating system

One of the signs for the classification of columns is the water heating system: storage and flow heaters. The former, as the name suggests, heat the water in a special boiler, while the latter, while the water passes through them.

Flow columns, as a rule, are small in size, therefore, they are convenient for an apartment installation, where every square meter is important. Accumulative ones are also compact. However, the smaller the boiler, the smaller its capacity. Therefore, 50 liters for a family of 3-4 people will probably be too small.

Heating fuel

Equally important is also how the water heats up. What are the types of fuel:

• Electricity;
• Gas;
• Firewood;
• Solar panels.

Of course, especially popular water heaters that run on electricity and gas. Nevertheless, wood-burning, for example, are used in areas where there is no gas supply, and there is no voltage of 220 V. As you already understood, this type of appliance heats water by burning wood. As for solar-powered devices, there is a significant condition here - sunlight. In Russian realities, only the southern regions can boast of a sufficient amount of sun.

Since the average price of gas is lower, then usually, when gas supply is carried out, it is gas equipment that is installed. With the proper and timely replacement of consumables, a gas boiler is absolutely safe and at the same time a budget option. However, the demands placed on gas heaters are much greater. For example, there must be a separate exhaust hood, otherwise the fumes will poison the respiratory tract, and the explosion is not far away. Also, gas water heaters must certainly be checked by the local gas service for proper operation.

As for electricity, the tariffs are certainly much higher for the price. Therefore, almost always electric water heaters are installed when there is no gas. In addition, electric heaters are convenient, for example, for office use. The tank volume of such devices is usually small. It is not advisable to supply gas in order to wash your hands several times every day. However, electric heaters do not require as much "hassle" as gas heaters. Another advantage is their quiet operation, which is an important indicator for families with small children.

However, what you should pay attention to is the fact that electric heaters are almost always accumulative. Because for flow models you need a high voltage (380V), otherwise the water will be barely warm. And residential buildings, as a rule, are not designed for such a voltage. Of course, for minimal needs there is a simpler line of flow models that operate on electricity. Yet, even so, the load on the network is high.

The form

The lineup is divided on this basis into:

• Horizontal;
• Vertical;
• Outdoor;
• Mortise.

Let's go from less common to most popular.

Mortise are inherently flow-through, but unlike conventional columns, they contribute to heating a large amount of water while maintaining an acceptable head. Therefore, the mortise system is able to provide several rooms at once. However, it is not used as often.

Horizontal. The advantages of such a heating device are due to its compactness: it can be conveniently installed under the ceiling or under a sink, for example.

Floor-standing boilers are almost always large in size, volume, therefore they are placed on the floor so as not to load the wall. Accordingly, they need a lot of space. Most often, these types are installed in a separate room, which is available at least in private houses.

Finally, vertical. The most popular models fall into this category. They are distinguished by their compactness, performance, and pleasant appearance. Vertical devices are mounted on the wall or inside the cabinet.

Other characteristics

Of course, water heaters differ not only in the above-described features. There are many more indicators that should be considered as selection criteria. You won't be able to write about all of them. However, the main characteristics from the category "other" should be indicated. Other characteristics include:

• Device material / coating.

The quality of the water depends on this indicator, as well as the service life of the heater itself. So, for example, a plastic tank will be cheap, but it will quickly spoil the water. More attention should be paid to steel, copper and stainless material. A steel boiler is always covered with special enamel (otherwise it will corrode very quickly), which, alas, will eventually flake off. But he is cheaper than his metal "comrades".

Stainless steel is more expensive. This material has worked well. However, some reviews say that after a while the water begins to acquire a strange taste and smell. Copper seems to be the preferred choice of all.

Also, the inner tanks may have other protective coatings. For example: ceramics, glass porcelain, titanium.

• Power / displacement.

These two characteristics can be combined because they often grow parallel to each other - the larger the displacement, the more power will be needed. For example, an 80 liter tank requires about 1.5 kW. But this only works for savings. Flow models have no concept of displacement, because water does not retain.

• Manufacturer.

As much as I would not like to overpay for the brand, but, nevertheless, the best firms, at least, give more guarantees. And spare parts can always be found.

TOP 7 best models of water heaters for 2020

Even after studying all kinds of data on the classification of heaters, the question "how to choose?" still remains relevant. Still, we are not talking about some "toaster" - I would not like to make mistakes when choosing. Here, the recommendations of people who have already tested certain models or various ratings always come to the rescue.

We bring to your attention the best models of water heaters for 2020. The rating of high-quality devices will consist of 7 positions, including both European and Russian-made devices. In addition, we will try to include different types of water heaters: flowing, storage, gas, electric, with a large tank, with a small one, flat, round.

7th place - Zanussi GWH 10 Fonte

We start our journey with a gas flow model. The popularity of models of this type was extremely high during the Soviet era.Even to this day, you can find devices in the old "Khrushchevs" that are still healing from a match. But, of course, this is a relic of the past. Current water heaters have nothing to do with the inconvenience of old water heaters. And this is perfectly proven by the GWH 10 Fonte from Zanussi.

The column is categorized as "inexpensive", which automatically makes it attractive to ordinary families.

The power of the column is enough to use more than one water intake point: for example, for a kitchen, bathroom. But at the second included point, the head will be less than the first. The disadvantages include even a strong noise level, especially during active work.

Well, and so, a worthy candidate for a small apartment.

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The column is very good for your money - you can order it online, where you can buy it as easy as shelling pears. Has all the advantages of a gas device.

 6th place - ARISTON NEXT EVO SFT 11 NG EXP

Another (and last) flow column of our list. Unlike the previous one, the device from Ariston cannot be called budgetary, because it costs a lot of money. But his quality is appropriate.

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It is a rare case when a store description of a product completely matches reality. The unit, as the reviews say, do not want to change.

5th place - Baxi SAG3 100

In 5th place is the last gas option. This time it is cumulative. Tank material - steel with subsequent enamel coating. A magnesium anode is installed against corrosion, which is better to change once a year, because even if the boiler is of European quality, it wears out quickly with Russian hard water.

The volume of 100 liters will be enough for a family of 4 people. Well, the device can even heat the water up to 70 degrees.

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A high quality device with a fairly fast water heating. But due to the fact that it is gas-fired (for its installation you will have to deal with the gas service), the rating place is so low.

4th place - Electrolux EWH 50 Formax

I would like to say right away that further the rating will be presented only by storage electrical devices. The three leaders are preceded by a boiler from a series of storage tanks from the Electrolux company.

One of the main advantages is the fact that the device is produced with a dry heating element, or rather, even with two. Since the heating element has no contact with water, it is always dry, which means that it is not subject to corrosion. Plus, the EWH 50 Formax has 3 heating modes: 800 W, 1200 W and 2000 W with the first two on.

The first drawback that immediately catches the eye is the large weight. If you have walls, for example, made of aerated concrete, then the question arises: how to install such a weight on a wall made of loose material?

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It would seem that everything in this device is good. If you think about which heater is better to buy, then Electrolux will be one of the best options. However, 50 liters is hardly enough for a family of 3.You can, of course, take a similar model of 100 liters, but this one is also very heavy, to say nothing of the stoliter one.

3rd place - Ballu BWH / S 80 Smart

The model from the Ballu company, white color, opens the rating. The BWH / S 80 Smart has many advantages, such as the large 80 liter tank. It heats up to a temperature of 75 degrees (maximum) in 180 minutes. With such a spaciousness and heating rate, water should be more than enough for three people. But, according to buyers, there is enough for 4: two adults and two children. Well, stainless steel will allow the boiler to serve for a long time. The magnesium anode protects against corrosion, which, subsequently, can be replaced by hand.

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With high performance, there is little load on the electrical network. The Ballu brand cares about its customers, so the device can be controlled via a smartphone and the water can be heated in advance. Nevertheless, some nuances do not allow BWH / S 80 Smart to rise higher in the ranking.

2nd place - Bosch Tronic 8000T ES100-5

Bosch takes the silver medal today. Well, yes, it would be strange if Bosch was not on the list of the best. Despite how much a heater from a German company costs, the demand is not small.

8000T is manufactured with dry tubular heating elements, which, as noted above, significantly increases the service life of the device. Of course, even without this, the reviews speak of the amazing reliability of the water heater. Glass-ceramic coating, fast heating, level of protection - all this makes the Tronic 8000T one of the best of its kind.

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The near-perfect boiler is ranked near-perfect.

1st place - Stiebel Eltron PSH 100 Universal EL

This boiler is equipped with everything you need. Only control from a smartphone is missing. But it may not be necessary. After all, the device does not need to be turned off, it is enough to set one of three economical modes.

The universal setting allows you to position the heater as you like with the same efficiency. Well, numerous functions will make life easier for you and your family.

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Yes, the boiler is not cheap. But it fully pays off with the quality and duration of its work. Congratulations to Stiebel on first place!

There are many heaters of domestic production on the Russian market. However, if we compare which is better, it is preferable to buy a foreign one. Perhaps, while the whole thing is in the greater experience of "foreign" manufacturers. If you have any other contenders for getting into this rating, welcome to comments. We value your opinions and advice.