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Dr Infrared Heater 1500-Watt Portable Space Heater

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Amazon has Dr Infrared Heater 1500-Watt Portable Space Heater on sale for $87.70. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Dual Heating Systems featuring infrared quartz tube + PTC with 12-Hour automatic shut-off timer. Amperage: 12.5 Amps
  • IR Remote Control, High Pressure Low Noise Blower with Noise level 39 dB super quiet. Heating can cover for a large room.
  • Electronic Thermostat: range 50 to 85 degrees. Caster Wheels and Lifetime Filter
  • Weighs 24 lbs and uses 12.5 Amps of Power. 1500 Watts. Power Cord is 72-inch-long (6 Feet)

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Amazon has Dr Infrared Heater 1500-Watt Portable Space Heater on sale for $87.70. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member SickerDealer for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Dual Heating Systems featuring infrared quartz tube + PTC with 12-Hour automatic shut-off timer. Amperage: 12.5 Amps
  • IR Remote Control, High Pressure Low Noise Blower with Noise level 39 dB super quiet. Heating can cover for a large room.
  • Electronic Thermostat: range 50 to 85 degrees. Caster Wheels and Lifetime Filter
  • Weighs 24 lbs and uses 12.5 Amps of Power. 1500 Watts. Power Cord is 72-inch-long (6 Feet)

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Kairi
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The Staff here at Slickdeals view comments then go posting deals they think may influence others, just to get that commission money.
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Just after you posted this, Staff just made a post about a "slick deal" for a vornado. The grift is completely transparent.

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Yesterday 04:47 AM
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StarS7991Yesterday 04:47 AM
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Ive had this thing for a few years now and its a beast
Yesterday 06:21 AM
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SreepsYesterday 06:21 AM
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I have one that has to be 20 years old, but we recently replaced all the space heaters with vornados because they heat the rooms so fast I can hardly believe it.

But this one is still working and still in storage.
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Yesterday 10:36 AM
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rldevYesterday 10:36 AM
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We've had one of these for 9 years. We use it twice a week in the winter for our friends man cave bar in the Northeast. The room is 11 x 17 concrete block with no heat. Dr. Heat does the job with aplomb and keeps on ticking!
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CharleyWYesterday 11:20 AM
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The newer compact version is also on sale!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XW1Y...title&th=1
$81.20 | -42%OFF List Price: $139.00
I've had the original for many years and now I have this one they are equally good!
same wattage, same power, just as effective just smaller with newer parts, comes with legs you can have them on or off to fit your needs. I think the lower down it is the more effective it is especially if the floor can even absorb some of the heat.

what you don't want with the heater is dry heat that ends up creating a volcanic swell sending all the heat straight up and above you. (old oil radiators, ceramics without fans but even these are too dry)
this keeps heat in a horizontal band as low as possible, especially the way infrared penetrates, and then it can slowly rise up from there. I can absolutely swear by these units, just set them to 55° and you will not feel cold in your room it absolutely zaps all cold within 4 minutes, you end up just being on downright comfortable with a very low setting.
Last edited by CharleyW January 27, 2026 at 04:37 AM.
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Quote from Sreeps :
I have one that has to be 20 years old, but we recently replaced all the space heaters with vornados because they heat the rooms so fast I can hardly believe it. But this one is still working and still in storage.
The brand Dr. Infrared Heater (commonly referred to as Dr. Heater) was established in 2007.
​The company is headquartered in the United States, with its main operations based in Burlingame, California, and a secondary presence in Chicago, Illinois. It is owned by its parent company, TLM International, Inc.
​Key Brand Information:
​Establishment: 2007.
​Niche: They specialize in energy-efficient infrared quartz heaters and industrial-grade portable heaters.
​Market Position: The brand gained significant traction on Amazon and at retailers like Lowe's by positioning itself as a "factory-direct" alternative to legacy brands. They claim their products are manufactured in the same facilities that supply major retailers like Sears and Home Depot but sold at a lower price point.
​Product Evolution: Their most recognizable product is the DR-968 portable infrared space heater, which features a dual heating system (combining infrared and convection) that the brand claims to have been the first to introduce to the market.
​While the name sounds similar to Mr. Heater, they are entirely different entities. Mr. Heater is a much older brand owned by the Enerco Group, which has roots dating back to 1872.

The problem with all these comments about having a 20 year old doctor infrared heater, is that we all know that these brand names get sold around and the quality drops insanely by this point.
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KairiYesterday 12:59 PM
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Quote from Sreeps :
I have one that has to be 20 years old, but we recently replaced all the space heaters with vornados because they heat the rooms so fast I can hardly believe it.

But this one is still working and still in storage.
The Staff here at Slickdeals view comments then go posting deals they think may influence others, just to get that commission money.
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Just after you posted this, Staff just made a post about a "slick deal" for a vornado. The grift is completely transparent.
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Garywally57Yesterday 02:44 PM
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Quote from Sreeps :
I have one that has to be 20 years old, but we recently replaced all the space heaters with vornados because they heat the rooms so fast I can hardly believe it.

But this one is still working and still in storage.
What model Vornado heaters do you have?
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RogueVariableYesterday 04:37 PM
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Quote from Garywally57 :
What model Vornado heaters do you have?
This man is asking the important questions that matter.
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bullgatesYesterday 04:41 PM
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Quote from Kairi :
The Staff here at Slickdeals view comments then go posting deals they think may influence others, just to get that commission money.
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Just after you posted this, Staff just made a post about a "slick deal" for a vornado. The grift is completely transparent.
There are also paid comments that are rampant on this site now. Paid $2-5 in AGC per comment by manufacturer.
If a comment reads like an ad and sets off alarm bells as being sus, that's because it is.
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bullgatesYesterday 04:46 PM
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Quote from FeistyKite520 :
The brand Dr. Infrared Heater (commonly referred to as Dr. Heater) was established in 2007.
​The company is headquartered in the United States, with its main operations based in Burlingame, California, and a secondary presence in Chicago, Illinois. It is owned by its parent company, TLM International, Inc.
​Key Brand Information:
​Establishment: 2007.
​Niche: They specialize in energy-efficient infrared quartz heaters and industrial-grade portable heaters.
​Market Position: The brand gained significant traction on Amazon and at retailers like Lowe's by positioning itself as a "factory-direct" alternative to legacy brands. They claim their products are manufactured in the same facilities that supply major retailers like Sears and Home Depot but sold at a lower price point.
​Product Evolution: Their most recognizable product is the DR-968 portable infrared space heater, which features a dual heating system (combining infrared and convection) that the brand claims to have been the first to introduce to the market.
​While the name sounds similar to Mr. Heater, they are entirely different entities. Mr. Heater is a much older brand owned by the Enerco Group, which has roots dating back to 1872.

The problem with all these comments about having a 20 year old doctor infrared heater, is that we all know that these brand names get sold around and the quality drops insanely by this point.
Exactly. In the economic climate in 20 years a company might have gone through 6 owners with declining quality.
It's reflected in the company names of a lot of Amazon products that get placed here.

Does it seem like these companies have completely given up on a catchy name? Yup. They have. Why bother when the company will be out of business in a year and all those lifetime warranties are worthless?
Don't worry the crap won't disappear. It will be back with another terrible name.
Junpsut space hater. The best to turn your space. Just read the reviews. I'm sure they are paid , made by bots, etc
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kmoff77Yesterday 04:49 PM
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i have one of these heaters in my home office (spare bedroom) and it does a great job. Im thinking of getting another for the living room.
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HonestWinter7560Yesterday 04:55 PM
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mine has been running fine for 11 years now. Bought it then for $106
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Peerless_WarriorYesterday 04:57 PM
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Quote from Garywally57 :
What model Vornado heaters do you have?
Dr. Infrared Heater uses radiant infrared technology that directly warms objects, people, and surfaces in the room—like sunlight—without primarily heating the air, which makes it efficient, draft-free, and ideal for quick personal comfort as the warmed items re-radiate heat evenly. In contrast, Vornado heaters employ convective heating with vortex fans to warm the air itself via heating elements, then circulate it powerfully throughout the space for consistent whole-room temperatures, though it can feel less immediate and more reliant on air movement. This core difference means Dr. Infrared feels more targeted and sun-like, while Vornado excels at even distribution in larger areas
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TealFuel2020Yesterday 04:58 PM
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All heaters nowadays are about the same in the terms of wattage to hear. More power/watts equals more heat. Two products of equal wattage will produce about the same heat with a 1-2 percent margin.

What's important is the quality and safety imo. I've had this one for over a decade, I'm not sure they're built the same anymore. But I would lean towards oil heaters. They can produce the same amount of heat, but they're a lot safer because they rediate the heat and don't have hot spots that can burn you or catch on fire. The downside is that they're slow, but if you're running one for a few hours, then it doesn't matter.

If you want quick heat, then get one with a built-in fan, but your trading off safety and products that typically have to produce high heat don't last very long. So there's trade-off for all the heating products.

If you want the ultimate efficiency, get an HVAC with a heat pump. The wattage per heat is unmatched. They remove heat from the outside and transfer it indoors, which is cheaper than producing the heat yourself.

Like I said though, they all have trade-off. I would personally just get an oil based heater. They're also cheaper because the parts aren't as expensive. But that's just me.
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