While the timer offers added convenience and safety, I was surprised that it could only be set via the remote control. Considering the amount of heat the unit generates, I was surprised by its quiet operation.
I was able to sleep soundly with the heater running throughout the night on all three modes: eco, high, and low. I also had no problem hearing my TV at normal volume while the heater was in use. If you are sensitive to noise, there is a night mode designed for quieter operation.
Heater Infrared is equipped with some great safety features to protect your home and reduce the risk of hazards. If the unit overheats for any reason, a protection system will cut off power to the unit.
The power will also cut off automatically if the inlet air duct becomes obstructed. Another important safety feature is the tip-over switch. When tipped in any direction, the space heater will shut off automatically. The manufacturer recommends that you clean the electrostatic filter once a month or as needed. I used the brush attachment on my vacuum for more precise cleaning.
The filter is effortless to remove and reinsert. There is a spring-loaded slot on the back of the heater that makes this process a breeze. If you have a large space and are looking for an affordable yet highly effective space heater, the Dr. Infrared Portable Space Heater is a still solid choice despite its few flaws. While most space heaters can handle anywhere between and square feet, the Dr. Infrared Portable Space Heater can warm up rooms up to 1, square feet—far more effectively than most of the competition.
However, if you intend to heat a smaller room, another model might suit your needs. It has a sleek, bladeless design and offers handy features like oscillation, a timer, and remote control.
Infrared Portable Space Heater is much more effective than most of the competition at warming up large rooms. Even though I discovered a few manufacturing flaws and felt the design could use some improvement, I was still impressed with the heater.
I have used other brands of space heaters, and this is the only one that could quickly and evenly heat up my spacious primary bedroom. Actively scan device characteristics for identification.
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Develop and improve products. In our analysis of 59 expert reviews, the Dr Infrared Portable Space Heater placed 5th when we looked at the top 18 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below. From The Manufacturer The Dr. Expert Reviews Expert Summarized Score 8. What experts liked Certified safety by Underwriters Laboratories with an auto shut-off and anti-tip over protection. Speaking of safety, you get all the things you would expect of a heater of this quality — a cool touch exterior, tip over switch and an auto shut-off mechanism.
Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater with Humidifier comes with a remote control feature, allowing you to control the temperature of the heater as well as other features including the humidifier and the oscillating fan feature. You can control the heater from the comfort of your sofa or bed without needing to get up. One of the things that we personally appreciate about this Dr. Infrared model is the fact that it is a quiet space heater.
Infrared Portable Heater uses special technology to process a large volume of air at a low blowing speed, thus keeping the noise level to an absolute minimum. We love the Dr. Infrared Heater Portable Space Heater with Humidifier for many reasons, but one of our favorite features is the humidifier.
It helps to eliminate any harsh outdoor to indoor transition and keep the winter coughs and colds a bay. What experts didn't like Remote can only be used once you manually turn on the heater. Keep away from curtains and fabrics as the rear and front do get quite hot. Overall Product Rankings. Vornado Vortex Heater Overall Score: 8. Some space heaters have setting-based thermostats, which means an adjustment from low to high.
With the Dr. Infrared heater, you can set the desired temperature, such as 65 or 70 degrees. The units will run until the area achieves that level of warmth, at which point they will shut off. The Andily Electric Space Heater does a better job of heating an individual sitting in front of it than similar heaters that are designed for whole-room heating. Look for a heater that is certified as safe by the Underwriters Laboratories, with both automatic shut-off and anti-tip over protection.
The Andily Electric Space Heater has an anti-tip over feature and other models include a non-slip base. Noise can be a concern, especially if you plan to operate your space heater in the workplace. Infrared heater is notably quiet, using its own technology to provide heat at a low speed, which makes it less noisy than comparable space heaters. The Andily heater is lightweight and portable. Other heaters have a handle to make them easy to carry from one space to another. There are even space heaters that can be mounted on a wall.
Infrared heater has been known for thermal fuse failures. However, investing in a high-quality extension cord can keep that from happening, and if it does, the company will ship a new fuse upon request.
The Vornado VH is a relatively affordable space heater that delivers near-instant desired temperatures capable of evenly distributing warmth within a room. Noting its energy-saving option, dual heating system and built-in thermostat that ranges from 50 to 85 degrees, Wiseman recommended this portable model. Ideal for the bedroom or other small spaces, this space heater has three quiet options — high, low and fan mode. You can switch between full room, long-range heating and direct, personal heating modes, and the fan oscillates up to 70 degrees.
Included is a HEPA filter, which can capture Convenient for both outdoor and indoor use, this radiant option has an auto shut-off when tipped and can heat spaces as large as square feet. This oil-fueled convection model has four heating modes, a remote and modern safety features. To help minimize your utility costs, it also has a smart eco mode that cycles between the highest and lowest setting to maintain your room temperature while lowering energy consumption.
For large spaces, Van Tuijl recommends the Lifesmart infrared space heater with a maximum watts high setting. It includes a remote, a hour timer, three different heat modes and even an 'eco setting' that maintains a constant degree temperature using less power for when you want to bring it into a smaller room. Rather than a traditional fan design used in many of the options above, this Lasko space heater features a bladeless design like that of Dyson models. It's equipped with a slew of safety features, including a safe touch surface and an automatic shut-off switch.
With its quiet oscillating mode, the sleek tower can evenly distribute heat in rooms up to square feet. If speed is the name of the game, TaoTronics has got you covered. This space heater can reach up to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in three seconds and features side to side oscillation for increased heat distribution. Additionally, it comes with three heating modes and includes overheating protection sensors, as well as an automatic off switch.
Space heaters are portable devices designed to heat single rooms rather than entire houses, explained Arie Van Tuijl, a licensed home inspector and founder of Home Inspector Secrets.
In addition to their main function of heating things up, space heaters could prove their value in a variety of other ways. Space heaters work faster. A space heater takes less time to distribute heat and warmth within an area compared to an HVAC system, explained Wiseman.
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