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Our Top Choice
Dr Infrared Heater Original Portable Heater
For many years, Dr Infrared Heater has been producing infrared heaters that have unparalleled heating capabilities.
This heater can be used for very large rooms as it can heat up to 1000 square feet. It uses minimal energy to provide maximum heat. It’s not heavy and occupies little space.
The thermostat on newer versions of this heater is not very good.
Convective
13 x 11 x 16" / 23.5 lbs
Thermostat regulator, timer
1500W / 50-86 degree
Remote control; 3 years warranty
Best Value
Duraflame Electric Stove with Infrared
Duraflame is a leading fireplace stove brand. It manufactures a wide variety of heat related products that are innovative, well-constructed, reliable and environmentally sustainable.
This heater has a very good aesthetic. It’s solidly constructed, very lightweight and has 5,200BTU, which can deliver heating for up to 1000 square feet.
Its heater element can be loud.
Radiant
24 x 13 x 23.4" / 28.6 lbs
Timer
1500W / 1000 square feet
Remote control
LifeSmart Infrared Fireplace Heater
LifeSmart started as a small business but soon rapidly expanded, and today it produces top quality Infrared heaters, fireplaces, hot tubs and saunas.
This heater has a safety automatic overheat shutoff and the fan in the heater hardly makes any noise. It is very attractive and can fit any interior décor.
The thermostat might malfunction sometimes, but it promptly corrects itself.
Radiant
24 x 11 x 20" / 40 lbs
Auto shut off
1500W / 1000 sq.ft. / 5100 BTU
Remote control
LifePro Electric Infrared Fireplace Heater
For many years, LifePro has been producing top quality infrared heaters that are used worldwide. It effectively combines beauty and strength and has a top-notch customer service.
This unit heats very nicely for its size. It’s a beautiful heater with a cool touch exterior.
However, the remote control can be somewhat difficult to use.
Micathermic
22.2 x 10.6 x 28.2" / 50.1 lbs
Overheat auto shut off
1500W / 150 sq.ft. / 5100 BTU
Remote control
VonHaus Infrared Fan Heater
VonHaus has been producing a wide range of top quality products for many years and is now a strong infrared heater brand.
It has eco settings for economical heating, is cool to the touch in case you have children or pets. It also has a lifetime washable air filter for maximum efficiency.
It can be loud.
Convective
13.3 x 16 x 18.8" 20.4 lbs
Cool exterior
1500W / 59-86 degree
Remote control