The invention discloses a heating device, in particular a liquid heating device which is suitable for and can be effectively applied in various household electrical appliances, such as coffee machines, espresso machines, instant hot water machines, tea machines, dishwashers or similar kettle appliances. The liquid heating device is characterized by comprising an outer tube body, a heating tube, a plurality of spiral lines, an input tube and an output tube, wherein the heating tube is arranged in the outer tube body for heating with current to produce heat, the spiral lines are arranged between the outer tube body and the heating tube for guiding water flow and preventing deformation of the heating tube, the input tube and the output tube are respectively arranged at two ends of the outer tube body, wherein the spiral lines are regularly arranged at intervals and are wound on the heating tube. A small amount of water can be heated rapidly, and the liquid heating device has the advantages of high heating efficiency, simple structure, low cost, high yield, energy conservation, water conservation and safe use.