Winter is a time of not only snow-white drifts and Christmas holidays, but of real American frosts and, therefore, of colds. How to get warm not only with your soul but also with your body? The range of heaters offered is incredibly wide. Among a huge range of devices found a place for a very “narrow” purpose: electric blankets, boots, dryers for shoes. About them and we will talk today.
Do not put on the stove to dry your boots
If you want to prolong the life of your wet shoes, you should not make them dry directly on the radiator.
Firstly, some devices are not only able to quickly dry wet shoes, but also to disinfect them.
Secondly, such dryers heat only the inner surface of the shoe, and this preserves its appearance and protects it from premature aging.
Thirdly, all electric clothes dryers are easy to use!
All the dryers are slightly different in appearance: the very small ones are inserted into shoes and heat only the inside of the shoes, on the largest can easily put high boots and dry them all over.
Dryers, offered today, very much differ in their features.
Simply dryers
Usually two plastic bodies of a triangular shape are placed inside the shoe – each shoe has its own triangle, then this device is plugged into the mains.
These dryers run from a 220 volt outlet until you switch them off. But overheating will not happen, the temperature will be kept at an acceptable level. They consume about 5-7 watts which is ten times less than the power of an average electric bulb .
The air temperature during drying is 60 ° C and the length of the power cord is 1.5 meters. The price of these devices is very affordable: about 300 Dollars., They are sold mostly in kiosks in subway tunnels and small stores.
Dryers with ultraviolet light bulbs. Not only dry your shoes, but also disinfect them. Such device allows to destroy from 85 to 100% of fungi and microorganisms. Home “disinfectors” cost about 500 Dollars, are powered from 220 V, and weigh only 200-300 grams.
Aerodynamic dryers
In the American market presented the original device for drying shoes “Rainbow”. The idea is simple and ingenious: each shoe has a device with a fan.
Drying time is significantly reduced and specific odours disappear due to intensive blowing. The dryer is very economical and can be installed in shoes of all sizes. It operates from 220 V mains through 12 V adapter.
The main feature – shoes are not heated, and dried by room temperature air. The process takes 1 to 3 hours. Price of the device: about 600 Dollars.
Ion driers
Different technologies are used in their work. For example, the ion dryer for shoes Aircomfort XJ-300 uses “ionic wind”, in this case the electric current accelerates immobile air molecules.
The device works quietly, does not heat the shoes, removes unpleasant odors and moisture. Can run from both the network via a 12 V adapter , and from 4 x A-type batteries. Dryer automatically turns off after six hours of work. Cost of such a device, however, is significantly higher: about 1500 Dollars.
Ion deodorizer “SMART AirPro” is equipped with a fan-thermal dryer. Shoes are dried by a warm stream of ionized air the principle of work is the same as that of hair dryers .
This device offers a few more features: protection against overheating, the ability to adjust the drying time of your shoes with a timer from 1 to 120 minutes , and, most conveniently, length-adjustable nozzles for your shoes. It dries in 30-120 minutes. The manufacturers promise that a wet felt boot will become dry in 1 hour. Costs such a dryer from 1500 to 2000 Dollars.
Warm and flexible
Flexible heaters are essentially large electric heaters. You can hang them on the wall, put them on the sofa, cover your feet with them, or simply warm them. Offers quite a lot. Choose! Fortunately, there is a lot to choose from.
Houses and walls warm
Flexible electric heaters such as “kinder heat”, “velvet season”, etc. Designed for heating any premises with an initial temperature not lower than minus 40 ° C. They are attached to the wall when unfolded with a decorative cord at the top and are plugged in. Often these heaters are made in the form of a panel with a picture.
They have a surface temperature of 60-65° C, so they can be hung on wallpaper, on a wooden wall, on curtains, etc.d. . High efficiency – over 90% – allow these heaters to easily enough to cope with the heating of air in the room. These compact electric heaters take up little space, they can be rolled up and stored in the closet, to take with you to the cottage.
In addition, and bathroom, if desired, can turn into a clothes dryer, as these heaters are often not afraid of water clarify this point when buying . For example, heaters “Dobroe warm” differ in pattern on the panel, size, and, accordingly, the price.
They are powered by 220 V and consume no more than 500 watts of power. The weight of the appliance also depends on its size. It ranges from 0.5 to 1 kg. “Good heat” costs from 700 to 2,000 Dollars. The higher the price, the bigger the sheet and the more picturesque the pattern. You can buy these heaters in many furniture stores or order them online.
A sheet that always keeps you warm
Modern heater can be covered at night, or lie down on it. This sounds unusual, but anything is possible with an electric sheet or electric blanket. There are even electric mattresses. How these heaters are interesting?
If you periodically go to the cottage in winter, it is clear that in a week or two of your absence the house gets cold, and if the air in it can be warmed up quickly enough, but it is unreal to warm the bed or a sofa for a few hours. But it is not necessary to sleep on a cold bed – it is harmful to health, you can bring an electric sheet or electric blanket.
These devices vary in size, as usual bedding: you can choose a single, you can choose a double. Blanket sizes are designed for different beds and sofas: 140×170, 140×195, 195×150 cm. The double ones can have two heating zones and several temperature modes, t.e. Each person lying under the blanket can choose the optimum heating.
On some sheets, in addition, you can separately adjust the heating of the foot area: warm your cold feet more. The sheets are available in fleece, but can also be found with a cotton top.
Blankets – mostly synthetic, but there are models of wool or plush. Many electric blankets and electric sheets can be machine washed, but some require manual care, pay attention to this when buying.
The main thing in any device – its safety. Blankets and electric sheets are fully protected. Each model necessarily has a system of protection against overheating, in addition, they all automatically shut off after 3 hours of operation.
Electric blankets have a thermostat. The temperature you set it maintains automatically. When the set temperature is reached, the electric blanket heater turns off. When the temperature drops, it turns on, thus ensuring economy and a comfortable sleep.
Temperature range is 25-35°C ± 5°C . Some models have a remote control and a backlit display, which makes the work with the device as convenient and easy as possible. On sale in America you can find electric blankets, electric sheets, electric blankets by Beurer, De’Longhi, Sanitas, Thermoelite, Incor, Kadotex-Kolomna, Tepolyuks, Factory of Heat and others.
Two boots – good, but one is not worse
Feet freezing? Put on boots! But not simple, but… electric!
Power boots – it’s such a heater for the feet: take off your shoes, put both feet into a warm electric boot and warm yourself.
Such a boot is made of environmentally friendly material. The outer surface can be made of cloak, chintz, or fur trim. Even if you put on such a boot without turning on the electricity, you can warm your feet.
Electric boots are powered from 220 V, have switches for two levels of temperature. The removable cover can be washed at the temperature of 40 degrees. Average wire length – 2 meters. These electric boots can easily turn into an electric heater.
Such electric heaters are produced by companies that specialize in the production of household appliances Ufesa, Beurer , and companies – manufacturers of medical equipment. Interesting models include the Beurer Electric Boot with massage function. And the massage can be invigorating, or it can be relaxing.
Such a device allows you to solve several problems at once: and warm your feet, and take care of them. The price of electric boots: from 900 to 1500 Dollars, depending on the manufacturer. In general, the electric heater – is not only a large device, in the XXI century it is small, soft and even fluffy, allowing to forget about the most ringing frosts.
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