Cold weather, heating equipment in Nghe An market 'heats up'

Cold air boostcovering the North and North Central regions since February 19 has disrupted people's lives and activities. The cold weather has forced Nghe An people in general and Vinh City in particular to buy heating devices to protect the health of themselves and their families.

There are many types of heaters on the market, from low-end to high-end, priced from a few hundred thousand dong to millions of dong. Photo: QA

According to the reporter's records, supermarkets and electronics stores in Vinh City are currently selling heating devices with many designs and types. However, the main market share is still familiar brands such as Panasonic, Kangaroo, Sunhouse, Fuji... In addition, some supermarkets also sell imported goods from Japan, Korea, China...

Ms. Nguyen Hong Nhung lives inTruong Thi ward(Vinh City) said: After hearing the weather forecast that there would be the coldest spell since the beginning of the season, I bought 3 heaters for nearly 5 million VND for the whole family, placed in 3 rooms to protect the health of the whole family. The machines are quite compact so they can be moved to many locations, helping parents work and children study online safely at home during the cold season...".

According to a survey, the purchasing power of heating devices has increased by 30-40% compared to normal days. However, the number of direct buyers at electronics supermarkets has only increased slightly because people have limited their trips due to the harsh weather and the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, so many people have ordered online and had them shipped to their homes so they don't have to go out.

Affordable heating devices are selling well in Vinh City. Photo: QA

Mr. Hoang Truong - owner of an electronics store in Vinh City said: "On February 20, I received 30 orders for all kinds of heaters, mainly low-end models under 1 million VND, fewer people asked to buy high-end models...".

It is known that the prices of heating devices also have a significant hierarchy, the cheapest on the market are infrared heating lamps and fans with 2-5 bulbs, priced from 250,000 - 500,000 VND. Higher-end lines cost from 2 - 5 million VND. The reason these items have higher prices is because in addition to ensuring quality and origin, they also have the ability to save electricity, however, the purchasing power is not as much as the low-priced lines.

Although purchasing power is high, however, according to recommendations, the main disadvantage of heating lamps and fan heaters is that they burn oxygen, making the air dry and the heating area small. Therefore, if this device is used regularly, it will affect the respiratory system and dry the skin, especially for families with infants or young children, the elderly, and people with a history of respiratory diseases. Infrared heaters (heating fans, heating lamps, heaters using direct heating wires...) also pose a high risk of fire and burns if in direct contact. Therefore, they must be placed at least 1-2 meters away depending on the type when used...

According to the forecast of the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, due to the impact of strong cold air and rain, from February 19 to 23, 2022, the North and North Central regions will experience widespread cold spells, with some mountainous areas having temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius and a high possibility of frost and snow.