As the weather cools, the market markets also see a boom in the sale of “hot economy” commodities such as electric blankets, hot water bags and warm handbows. On 16 november, journalists visited major malls and related shops and found that electric water bags, heaters, etc. Were in a prominent position, with prices ranging from several dozen to hundreds or even thousands of dollars for similar products。
Which heating appliances are popular this year? What are the concerns regarding the use of heating appliances? Journalists conducted a visit to investigate the incident。
The heaters are multi-form. They have different functions
During the morning, journalists saw in a large supermarket in the south of guangan city that heating items such as electric heat blankets, hot water bags, warm babies, etc. Were visible. “the two days were cold and the intention was to buy one winter, just to see a new electric blanket on the shelf, and to buy it together.” ms. Zhao, a citizen who was in the process of shopping for commodities, said:。
Journalists have found small heating items in supermarkets to be attractive and priced at different prices, while novel and functional products are preferred by consumers. “this year, the merchants have done a few unwitting designs on the appearance of the goods, such as the fact that the new warm hand is generally equipped with a `jacket' to help the citizens to wash.” the supermarket clerk informed journalists that various heating items had been on board for a week and that many consumers had come to buy them。
“this kick-wire heater, which sells $1299, uses frequency conversion technology, saves more electricity and is more environmentally friendly, and has the largest number of customers to consult.” the shopkeeper introduced the reporter。
Subsequently, journalists saw a store in min-ann street selling daily department goods, which also placed heating products in the most visible position for customers。
“look, what needs to be bought?” the owner of the store came up enthusiastically and recommended to the press a round-shaped heater, “the heat spreads fast, the heating works easily, and the price is good, and the buyer pays the most.”
According to the owner of the store, more customers have recently come to buy heating appliances, and there are more types of heaters in the store than before. Many products are upgraded. Some heaters, which used to be common electro-heat tubes, are now heat-discharged and heat-efficient。
In a nearby shop, journalists observed that the store had set up a special area for the sale of heating appliances, with hot-wave oils, current heaters, etc. A staff member described the variety of heating appliances that were now available in bedrooms and living rooms, which could largely meet all categories of consumers。
The market is mixed, and the city needs to be cautious
How can the public properly choose to purchase a heater during the consumption process? Journalists consulted wang liang, a shopkeeper with years of experience in electronics sales。
“the selection of the appropriate heating equipment shall be based first on the size of the space used.” according to wang liang, the types of heaters that are common in the market today are very rich and generally include remote infrared heaters, wind heaters, oil-based heaters, kick-line heaters, etc. Among these, remote infrared heaters have the advantage of plug-in heat, low prices and the disadvantage of only local heating. The advantages of a heater are that it is incubated and heatable as a whole, with the disadvantage that the heating area is small and generally used in the bathroom. Oil-based and kick-line heaters have the advantage of continuing heating, with the disadvantage that they are slower and more expensive and generally used in rooms of 10-20 square metres。
“when products are selected that are suitable for themselves, consumers must put quality off. Inspections are conducted first in terms of product appearances, attachments, production and description of information of good quality, and secondly in terms of electrical and thermodynamic performance of products.” wang liang indicated that he would carefully examine the subject of the product, check the flexibility and reliability of the switch, the spin button and test the use of the product on site; check whether the heating appliances had a safety protection device; check whether the specifications, models and trademarks of the product were in line with the instructions; and whether there were 3c certification signs and the name of the manufacturer, the product exit certificate, etc. If heaters are used in special settings such as bathrooms, care must also be taken whether there is a water-resistant grade。
In addition to the conditions of sound product appearance, well-informed products of all kinds and good performance in testing, wang leung reminds consumers that the current market for heaters is not well-established, so that 3c certified products are considered relatively safe when purchasing them。
“don't focus only on prices, after-sales services are also crucial.” according to wang leung, the promise of after-sale services has become one of the keys to current competition in the domestic electricity market, as has heating. After-sales services for well-known brands generally last about three years, and substandard products often fail to guarantee future maintenance and ultimately meet consumer expectations for good use。
The heating equipment should be safe
Consumers buy qualified heaters, and also take care to use them safely. According to incomplete statistics from the fire department, fires caused by the improper use of heaters occur every winter. So what do citizens have to pay attention to when using heaters? “consumers should be careful to use electrical safety when using high-power heaters. The prolonged use of heaters can lead to overloading of electrodes, leading to short circuit fires. During the winter season, which is a high fire season, citizens should constantly monitor electrical circuits for electric heaters, thermobes and prevent electrical fires due to overheating or the ageing of equipment, as well as the timely cleaning of indoor and outdoor combustibles and piles, in particular by not throwing out smokes that have not yet been extinguished, in order to avoid a fire caused by wind drying.” zhang shing, a senior engineer of the city fire and rescue corps, told journalists。
Zhang sheng said it was important to be careful of cold burns in winter. When using heating items such as electric heat blankets, hot water bags, oils, etc., appropriate distance must be maintained from the body, with special attention to children and the elderly。
It is understood that low-temperature burns are commonly understood as burns caused by prolonged exposure to low-heat objects above body temperature. It would therefore be preferable for products with sustained heat to be used intermittently during the winter; if they are found to have been burned with low temperatures, they should not be broken immediately, preferably by a doctor。
Zhang sheng reminded the public that the use of heating appliances in winter should be free. All heating units have a useful life and must be used first to see if they are overage products, and it would be preferable not to have several appliances co-opt a multi-purpose power plug in order to prevent overloading of power lines to damage appliances or safety incidents. (the daily newspaper guangan, full media journalist luqin)
