As beautiful as life is in Spain, there are a few months during winter when temperatures drop to freezing levels and it's important to be prepared. Hence, I think we can all agree that getting a good space heater is the smart thing to do. But who is saying that this can't be done in a fashionable manner while keeping your folks warm at the same time?
I have to admit that the idea of turning a living room painting into a radiator is definitely out-of-the-box thinking, but don't we all know that spot in our home where you wish you just had a bit more warmth? Whether it's that favorite spot on the couch that could always have a few more degrees at night or that work bench in the kitchen where a smart heater could really make a difference, or how about that bathroom mirror after the children are done?
Well, if you're thinking about doing something to improve that cold spot situation in your home (or office) then we've got good news! There are some highly fashionable and energy efficient wall heaters out there to get everything sorted.
We have reviewed quite a few smart wall radiators which are safe, unbelievably stylish and easy to set up while keeping you and your folks warm.
Just before we're diving into any product specifics, let's quickly refresh our knowledge about some of the technical basics and which you should probably be aware of before picking the ideal smart art wall radiator.
What type of wall heaters are out there?
When it comes to wall heaters there are several options which you'll have and good quality heaters range from 250,-EUR to 1500,-EUR.
La Ola - Wave Painting
Van Gogh - Modern Art
Mountain View Painting
Tuscany Marble Heat Plate
"Jardin de Monet" - Modern Art
"Sol de Amenecer" - Modern Art
Beautiful Flower Flair
Pyrenees Mountain View
- - Types of Heaters - -
THE BASEBOARD
This is the most common unit in homes and certainly the cheapest of all. It operates via a displacement of air or natural convection. Being very resistant, simply remove the dust annually using a vacuum cleaner while avoiding direct contact with heat dissipation fins, which are quite fragile.
THE CONVECTOR
The convector has proven itself and is increasingly popular. It can be installed anywhere in the home. It emits heat with a greater speed, amplitude and projection than the baseboard due to the chimney effect that the format specifies. It is cleaned using the same method as the baseboard.
THE FAN HEATER
A fan heater is a unit with a ventilation mechanism (fan) with or without a variable speed. There exists an impressive variety. It can be installed at the bottom of walls or even further up, the kick space of a cabinet, in a hallway, the ceiling of a garage or bathroom, etc. Depending on the model, it is sometimes equipped with a dust filter.
THE RADIANT HEATER
The rays emitted by the electric radiant heater directly targets material and the people in its path. A healthy way to heat and extremely safe, often it is found installed above a glass door. This is an ingenious and efficient heating supplement.
What Wall Heater should I get?
In our expertise, the best smart art wall heaters are those which provide you with heat most economically, environment friendly, remotely controlled and of course above all which operate safely.
Wall heaters which fit these parameters are usually powered by ceramic convector plates and infrared heat systems to which we can also attribute several beneficial features. Not only do these two systems heat the air around you rapidly, they also provide enough energy to get walls and other objects in the room to a steady temperature, thereby ensuring your home does not cool out in the medium and long term. Another factor is that these new heaters are highly energy efficient avoiding 98% loss of energy transportation while making them the most CO² and environment friendly wall heaters on the market.
In today's digital world we also hold the availability of a remote control or even better a smart app to be the "gold standard" when deciding on a wall heater. The ease of installing the wall heater is furthermore included in our ratings.
Finally (and foremost), we only recommend wall heaters which offer the highest degree standards, meaning that they include features like overheat protection, anti-splash and humidity protection, quiet and odor-free air circulation and of course anti-dust safety features, especially important for people suffering from allergies.
How much "power" does a wall heater actually need?
A good measurement to determine the "power" of a wall heaters is the amount of watts with it was constructed with. As a general "rule of thumb", your wall heater will probably need approx. 100 watts for 1m square meter or in imperial terms 100 watts to heat 10sq.ft.
Nevertheless, as this is only a "rule of thumb" it is important to include into the equation your home's state of dimming and isolation of walls and windows. Obviously, new homes usually tend to have better isolation than older flats or houses which have not undergone renovation. The same turns out when acquiring a wall heater for homes which perform with a low level of a heating / energy certification.
To determine the correct amount of watts per square meter / per sq. ft., the below table should give you an idea of the power which is needed:
metric imperial
Old building without isolation: 120 W/m² -> 120 W/10 sq.ft.
Building with regular isolation: 60-100 W/m² -> 60-200 W/10 sq.ft.
New built with latest isolation: 40-60 W/m² -> 40-60 W/10 sq.ft.* (*source -> reuters.de)
If in doubt, i.e. when stuck between two models, our recommendation is that it's better to invest in a higher watt wall heater, which can be kept running on a medium heat setting, rather than a weaker version which you may find yourself end up running constantly on a maximum heat setting, but still feel cold. Despite this, please make sure you don't exaggerate the amounts of watts when buying a wall heater. Heating a small room with a highly powerful wall heater can have adverse effects on the structure of the wall and housing infrastructure. Hence, we recommend sticking to the above table's ranges!
WE RECOMMEND THE KLARSTEIN AIR ART RADIATOR AS THE BEST ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTION FOR OUR HOME
Special features: Rapid Heating, Smart App & Remote Control, Built-in Timer, zero CO² emissions!
PROS
- Quick start heater
- 98% energy conversion.
- 350W, 500W & 700W models
- Moves Air Up to 10-12m²
- Manual & App / WIFI control
- Open Window Detection
- Eco-friendly: Zero CO² emissions
- Suitable for dust allergy sufferers, no dust whirling
- Easy-to-clean
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WHAT ARE THE BEST AND SAFEST WALL HEATERS?
When it comes to art wall heaters, the best for you obviously depends on your own specific needs. This is what I mean; there are two main types of heating systems which engineers manage to deliver art designs on. There are convection heaters which work by distributing convection currents across a heating element positioned in the heater (ceramic plate or an electric coil, for example), which in turn flows out into the environment, warming it up eventually.
Then there are also infrared heaters which work by passing electricity through a wire, which with time through radiation, releases heat that is absorbed by objects in the room.
The question you need to ask yourself is basically: Would you rather like to heat the space including the walls and objects in your room? Then in this case the convection heater is best.
Infrared heaters on the other hand are ideal if you want to get heat quickly for the air surrounding you, in bathrooms for example they are perfect to get some warmth for your skin quickly.
HOW TO INSTALL SMART ART WALL RADIATORS?
Setting up a wall heater is quite easy. First, you should make sure that you have an electric outlet near the space where you want to place it. Second, once your wall radiator has been delivered, your instruction follow a similar process: Start by separating the wall mount from the heater, place the hanger on the cardboard template which will help you to get your screw bearings on the wall. Hold up the template on the wall's location where you'll hang up the heater. Mark the points where you will put in the screws in. Get a spirit level to double-check that the two top and bottom screw holes are leveled (there are usually four). Use an electric drill to get the holes in place, add the dowels and put the screws accurately in.
Personally, I like to use a BOSCH PSB 1080 LI-2 Easy Drill to get these sorts of jobs taken care of. The drill is quite light, it's easy-to-use, but still gives me the right leverage to drill the holes effectively. Compared to other drills it's a good quality, with interchangeable screw heads with its price ranging from 99EUR to 120EUR depending on which drill set you decide on. I use the basic version with two batteries which is more than enough to install a wall mounted heater.
Once you've drilled the holes gently place the heater mount to the wall mount and drill in the screws, after which you hang up the wall heater. Finally, place the heater's plug into the socket after you are certain the heater has been mounted correctly on the wall. The whole set up procedure should only take 20-30 minutes.
(If you are unsure simply ask someone more knowledgeable to help you with the installation of the Smart Art Wall Radiator).
Best Smart Art Wall Radiators in Spain
Following the refreshment of our basic knowledge about wall heaters, let's get into the product specifics. Our list of recommendations for energy efficient, environmentally friendly, remotely controllable and safe artistic wall heaters are as follows:
1) Klarstein Air Art Smart Radiator – BEST POWER FOR MEDIUM ROOMS WALL HEATER
Special Features: powerful heat shield, smart app & remote control, integrated overheat protection, heating area: 10-12m²/ 160-190 sq. ft.
PROS
- excellent power & rapid heat function
- cost efficient heating system
- remote control & smart app - ability to control multiple devices
- programmable, daily heat timer
- environment friendly, zero CO2 emissions
- silent & odorless heat system
- zero dust whirling up, suitable for allergy sufferers
- thermostat & integrated overheat protection
CONS
- no delivery & on-site installation service
- email & phone support only
- power cable length 1m / 3ft.
This is one of the most recommended smart wall heaters in the market. It offers a stylish design combined with a powerful integrated convection heat system. Depending on your needs the Klarstein smart wall heater comes in different versions with 350W, 500W and 750W. The most admiring feature is its user-friendly smart phone app, which allows you to regulate the temperature from literally anywhere while the heaters themselves are operated via your home's WIFI. What's even more impressive is that the Klarstein smart app can be used to control several wall heaters simultaneously with clear video instructions during the set-up and installation process. This stylish space heater is as easy to set up as to maintain. With a good size plug-in power cord and a non-dust whirling feature it's ideal for anyone suffering from dust allergies.
The heater runs completely silent and its zero CO² emissions make it one of the most environmentally friendly wall heaters on the market. We can give this the Klarstein Smart Wall Smart Heater both thumbs up, recommending it as a great companion for your home. The heater can be purchased in different beautiful designs:
La Ola - Wave Painting
Van Gogh - Modern Art
"Jardin de Monet" - Modern Art
"Sol de Amenecer" - Modern Art
Mountain View Painting
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RR-YRL 1500W – BEST POWER FOR LARGE ROOMS WALL HEATER
Special Features: 3x500W carbon heat shields, total heating area: 15-18m²/ 160-190 sq.ft., intelligent temperature control system, zero CO² emissions, remote control
PROS
- excellent power & quick start function
- 3x500W carbon crystal heating pieces
- cost efficient heating system
- constant heat disipitation up to 15-18m² / 160- 195 sq.ft.
- intelligent temperature control system
- remote control
- overheating protection
- 5 year warranty
CONS
- needs 2 persons to install
- telephone / email support
- weight 15kg / 30lbs
- hefty price tag
This is one of the most recommended wall heaters in the market. It offers a stylish design with three powerful convector shields which makes it ideal for large rooms. The infrared rays emitted by this wall heater can be used for direct heating or convection hot air distribution. It provides immediate and ambient heat and can achieve up to 98% efficiency.
Instead of gradually heating the surrounding air, the heat shields heat up faster than most other heaters.
Your home will become as warm as on a sunny day.
Its state-of-the-art Energy Saving feature brings these infrared flat panels to a healthy form, because radiant heat does not create air circulation. This should probably be the first choice for families when making sure living rooms stay warm especially with children, elderly or pets. It also comes with a smart thermostat / open window detection smart feature to make sure this heater will shut down at the right time, thereby saving you money on heating just when you need it.
A Space Saving Work of Art - What's most impressive are the frameless infrared heating panels featuring a gorgeous design that enhances any space and takes up very little space when installed. The power cord can be easily hidden allowing visitors to focus on the art, not the power parts. It is ideal for use as supplemental or local heating in a bedroom, living room, office, or any large space in your home.
Clean, Quiet, Natural - This infrared panel heater has a gentle heat shield which heats up instantly. Besides it being very clean, it doesn't emit any CO² and it doesn't make harsh noises when gearing up. In addition to being quiet, it operates odorlessly, providing a healthy way to warm every home without whirling air and therefore ideal for anyone suffering from dust allergies.
Safe and reliable use: The protection, carbon glass has a long heating life and maintenance-free feature. Additionally the carbon glass panel is flame resistant, the circuit board is waterproof and non-electric / anti-scale impregnated.
Inside aluminum alloys make it highly durable to ensure any oxidation does not fade and therefore can be used for a long time. The RR-YRL can be delivered in 5 additional, beautiful designs:
Mountain Landscape
Pyrenees Mountain View
Windmill Horizon View
Modern Art Far East Mountain
Flowers Design - Modern Art
BOTTOM LINE: BEST WALL HEATERS IN SPAIN
Conclusively, we can say that the best wall heaters are those which offer the most efficient, eco-friendly and highest safety features. Besides understanding which type of models are available on the market, we have clearly identified not only the most economical and user-friendly models, but also those enabling you to control the latest technology like remotely controlled and smart app heating technologies. As such we're delighted to recommend the best and safest smart art wall heaters and which in our opinion offer the best value for your money.
PROS
- Quick start heater
- 98% energy conversion.
- 350W, 500W & 700W models
- Moves Air Up to 10-12m²
- Manual & App / WIFI control
- Open Window Detection
- Eco-friendly: Zero CO² emissions
- Suitable for dust allergy sufferers, no dust whirling
- Easy-to-clean
PROS
- excellent power & quick start function
- 3x500W carbon crystal heating pieces
- cost efficient heating system
- constant heat disipitation up to 15-18m² / 160- 195 sq.ft.
- intelligent temperature control system
- remote control
- overheating protection
- 5 year warranty
EXCERPT: ADDITIONAL (NON-WALL MOUNTED) HEATERS TESTED FOR BIG ROOMS
Alternative space heaters on our test range include those for high power and large areas. While they were mostly found to be a bit pricey, they too deliver good value for the value. They offer excellent features, and we can recommend them if you deem them suitable to your particular living situation. We put the primary focus in this secondary study on affordable products providing the same value that can be opted for, and that is the primary reason why people prefer the products rated as best space heaters in this article.
DE'LONGHI DRAGON TRD41025 FULL ROOM RADIANT HEATER
Special Features: Adjustable themostat, durability, 24hr on/off timer, smart snap wheels, safe heat features
PROS
- maintenance free
- permanently sealed to prevent leaks
- silent operation
- anti-freeze feature
- easy to move
- 10 year warranty
CONS
- only suitable for small & medium-sized rooms
- hot to touch
This device radiates a considerable amount of heat for its size (2500 watts), and it will heat any medium-sized apartment rooms to your comfort. Its fan feature allows an abundance of warm air to be released shortly after it's turned on. 
The thermostat is easy to use allowing to set the desired temperature within seconds. Three different selections are available to boost the heat if needed. Built with an automatic temperature timer this product can be set to maintain the temperature over 24 hours if needed. We've been using this device in our bedroom especially at night to keep the room at a steady temperature. The smart "on-and-off" thermostat trigger helps us saving electric bills.
It is a bargain for the comfort it renders and running it on a low for about 6 hours every day raises my electric bill to just about €30 a month. 
The device has a well built, excellent and good looking design. Moving this product around on its wheels is convenient as long as you move it on the same floor. When placed in a 45m² / 500sqft room, you would feel warm as if you are within 1m / 3-feet although it could serve rooms of about 65m²/ 700sqft. For a unit with such a small footprint, it does an excellent job of heating such an area quietly and cost efficiently.
Dr. Heater DR9666 - Heavy Duty Space Heater
Quick facts: Suitable to heat garages & high ceiling flats, 3000/6000W, 240V, mounted heater with bracket
Honeywell Turbo Force Power Heat Circulator
Quick facts: circulation heater, 1500 Watt, oscillates for wide-area heating, pivots up to 15, 30 & 45 degrees
Klarstein Thermaxx Elevate Smart
Quick facts: strong heater grand space, 2720W, digitally programmable via cell pone, wide area power heating system
Dyson AM09 Hot + Cool Fan Heater
Quick facts: remotely controlled, one touch oscillation control, pivots on its own center of gravity, no fast-spinning blades or visible heating elements
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