A fan heater is an electrical device that essentially consists of a heating element and a fan. This heats the air and blows it in a certain direction, which is why the term heater fan is sometimes used. Fan heaters are usually used as additional, often temporary, heating to quickly warm up cold rooms. In the car, additional heater fans are used mainly in winter to support the standard car heater or if an engine preheater as a fixed installation is simply too expensive or no household socket near the parking lot is available. In addition, the little helpers come as windscreen defroster for use. Because running to the car and warming up the engine is not a good idea. There is a fine of 80 euros!
Why retrofit a fan heater??
Unless it is a very old classic car, your car is most likely already equipped with at least one fan heater. Most car heaters have a fan that ensures that the warm air is distributed inside the vehicle. Usually, the air flow can also be directed in a desired direction, for example to the passengers and the windshield or the feet or both, so that it warms up faster or the windshield defrosts faster. However, the car heater only works as long as the engine is running. So it happens that it is very cold in the car when you get in the winter after a long standstill in the open air and do not have a parking heater. This is not only uncomfortable, but can also make driving difficult if your fingers and toes are numb from the cold and you don’t get a proper feeling when operating the steering wheel or pedals.
The car heater alone often takes too long to warm up the vehicle. Another application of fan heaters is to support the de-icing of the windows. Hot air is blown onto the glass and the glass is heated up. The ice starts to melt and can be removed more easily. The engine heaters mentioned at the beginning are also fan heaters. They are used to bring the engine to the correct operating temperature more quickly at the start of the journey. This prolongs its life and reduces exhaust fumes, since the catalytic converter can only work above a certain minimum temperature.
A fan heater for your car?
When you choose a fan heater for your car, you should first pay attention to the power supply. There are fan heaters that run on 220 volts and those that run on 12 volts. A 12 volt fan heater is usually more practical in the car, but works slower than a 220 volt unit. A popular alternative is the battery-powered fan heater, which can be used even when the engine is not running. You should never leave a fan heater running unattended. it can overheat and melt plastic parts in your car or set flammable objects on fire. In the worst case, the whole car burns out including garage, etc. Fan heaters can be fixed or mobile. In both cases you should consider the available space in the car when making your choice. Make sure that the fan heater is installed or mounted at a sufficient distance from combustible and fusible objects. The air intake must not be blocked and the fan must be positioned securely so that it cannot fall over or be knocked down by vibrations while driving. An engine warmer must match the model of your car and should be professionally installed in a workshop.
12 volt fan? keep an eye on the car battery!
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