Dr. Heater Infrared Heater Review

[@TomCollins-c4h]

Just got mine these things are nothing short of amazing.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Awesome!

[@willbrooks8853]

I have a couple of these. They are a little bit directional leaving some areas warmer and others colder so you may need to point it but it is a wonderful heater as once it is on you ignore it. Yes it doesn't heat air it heats objects. Then the objects once warmed help maintain the heat in the room. I love this item!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks! It's certainly impressive compared to other space heaters we've tried over the years.

[@calmand29]

Just bought two of these for our mountain cabin as an alternate to running expensive propane in the Winter. Excited!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Excellent! Great idea. I think you'll like the heat they put out. Does your mountain cabin have a fireplace or wood stove?

[@krislarsen6546]

The thing about infrared heaters it doesn't heat the air directly no it heats the objects like you for example or certain surfaces

[@david7101]

How was it?

[@rustynailz178]

I have an 1100 square foot apartment and use 2 to heat the entire place it's well insulated and on a 2nd floor. I run them in Eco mode they work fantastic and don't burn too much power.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That’s great to hear that they’re working well for you!

[@paulanuss6716]

I bought one of these and liked it so much i bought another...filter easy to clean...cool to touch except where heat comes out...

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's awesome! I'm glad to hear you've had such a good experience.

[@johnlegge572]

Good timing. We are looking for a heater for our new sun room. Just something to take the chill off.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

This should be perfect for that! Thanks for watching.

[@richardbedard1245]

I have struggled for several years to get good seasoned firewood for my heat stove, but have ended up totally frustrated. Now, I am looking at the very heater you just showed on your video. I wish I had more insulation in this building, but I am heavily insulating the cabin I'm building. Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad I could help!

[@Sammy2012ify]

I use infrared heaters to supplement my central heat. I had one heater that went bad last year. I replaced it with that Dr. Heater. I’ve been using it in my living room and I like it!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing! They do a nice job of providing heat.

[@Sammy2012ify]

@@PurpleCollarLife Yes they do!

[@dkleath8697]

Thx for your time making this video > I've been searching YT to see if anyone mentioned the dimensions of this heater > no luck so far!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad the video helped. According to their website, these are the dimensions: Height:15" Width:13" Depth:12". Electric Cord: 72" long. Amps: 12.5

[@Sky-on2cy]

Don't know yet what the electric bill will be this month, but I've been using this in eco mode to hear about 1000 sq ft and it does great 👍

[@steven3517]

Ive used only infared heaters in my house for yrs because I have ceiling heat and its super expensive to use,using heaters like these have helped me tremendously but they do wear out.Its been worth it though.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That’s great to hear!

[@PRicanLover70]

Thank you for this video. I am sold. After watching many videos on this product, including yours, I am finally ready to buy this space heater. :-)

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad it was helpful! Feel free to use the link in our video! We'd appreciate it.

[@david7101]

Are you still happy with it?

[@ChrisWiles-nu4sk]

I love it. I does the job of keeping me warm.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That’s great! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

[@johnstover4584]

Sitting in front of mine right now. I really like it. It is a little strong for a small room. But I just keep it low and it does a great job.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing!

[@sharpshooter4535]

This was a great informational video!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@theebikeguy3852]

Thank you ordered one with a built in humidifier for a 400sqr. Foot work area❤

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That is awesome! Thanks for using our Amazon link!

[@photocontrol]

Good review. Nice that it has the digital display and remote.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks!

[@Yournamehere1009]

I think it would've been a little more helpful to do the review of the heater in the normal mode instead of eco. It might have done the job if it wasn't throttled back from the eco setting. Not trying to be a hard ass but I still dont know how good it works on full power.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching and leaving the comment! We tried it in normal mode too. It definitely helps take the chill off in that large unfinished basement area. But it isn't designed to heat an area that large/uninsulated.

[@willbrooks8853]

The example shown has the heater on a bench. Heating objects in visual line of the heater there won't help warm objects under the bench. Placement is very important to get just the right value of this heater for any space. I keep mine on the floor so it heats objects near my feet and the rest is in turn heated as heat rises.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@talesfromthehips]

@@PurpleCollarLife😂

[@prod.seabass5803]

Thx for the room temp button tip

[@PurpleCollarLife]

No problem!

[@johnnyjet3384]

Thank You. I just bought one. Good Info

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad I could help. I think you'll be happy with it.

[@donnaborghese3869]

I have 4 of these I keep 1 in my 28 ft rv it keeps it at 72 on eco outside it was 15°if you put it on high it heats faster then switch it to eco. The others one in 24x24 garage not insulated and keeps it at 67 it will heat 1000 sq ft o high at first then drop it to eco just eco alone at start won't help you we're in north east Pennsylvania the poconos

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for sharing from the other side of PA!

[@johnstover4584]

I wish the remote could turn the heater on. But it can only turn it off and change the heat settings after you push the on button.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I thought the same thing. Maybe they worry that the remote button could be accidently pushed and turn the heater on when you didn't really want it on.

[@erniejenkins6758]

How well do they do at temperature accuracy?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I didn't do any scientific testing - but it seemed to be warmer when it said it was.

[@Marti73286]

I have orderd zis heater from Netherlands, but the socket is 3 plug type A (American en canadan standard) but here we use type c ze 2 plug system. I thought zat I can normaly use an adapter . But I read in the instructon book zat I should never use adapter or relocatable cords to avoid elekctric shock . I don't what am going to do, has any one any advice abt it.🙄🙄

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Interesting question. I hope someone has an answer for you.

[@Marti73286]

@@PurpleCollarLife actually not yet

[@jonro2955]

I'd like to know if you can use it in your bedroom while you sleep? Will the sound and light keep you up at night?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I suppose it depends on how sensitive a sleeper you are. It does definitely create a glow in the room, and there is some noise from the fan. Personally -I’ve never tried to sleep in the room where this heater is used. I do wonder if the light would keep me awake - I like it pretty dark. But the noise definitely would not bother me. I prefer a fan or the air conditioner running.

[@MsEmpress4life]

I have had one for over 15 years ( I and then had to get a newer model). It has a reservoir which is filled with water. Does it need to always have water?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Interesting! Ours doe not have a reservoir for water.

[@justinkepple8940]

Came across this video. Towards the end you said NW Penna. what town are you in? We’re over here north Mercer county and considering one of these since electricity has gone up 46% this past year

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Glad you enjoyed the video. We are in the same vicinity. Our electricity hasn't gone up that much - thankfully! Our house all electric (no natural gas heat), so we supplement our heating with a wood stove and a pellet stove.

[@Mr99RICH99]

How does this compare to the edenpure heaters which look similar

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I'm honestly not sure. I've never tried another brand that look like this. I know I have seen some other brands that look very similar - but have no experience with them. Great question. Keep us posted if you purchase the Edenpure version. Thanks!

[@NormanChester882]

Is this an indoor heater,? Does the power cord get hot?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

This is definitely an indoor use only heater. It’s not made for outdoor use. I did not notice the cord getting hot when I used it. You’ll want to make sure you use it with an outlet/curcuit rated heavy enough for the heater. Thanks for watching!

[@NormanChester882]

@@PurpleCollarLife I'm considering,thank you for getting back to me

[@NormanChester882]

@@jimmcd5660 , Thank you Jim for a thorough explanation, thank you much , for all you did

[@davidyork8020]

it gets hot but if its very cold outside its worthless but if its 50 degrees outside it will work

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulhayton3423]

What do you hear when you switch between eco to low to high?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Maybe a click, but not much difference.

[@paulhayton3423]

@@PurpleCollarLife Thank you, so what actually is different about the three modes?

[@realtrapmusic8462]

Will it warm a living room with no central heat

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's not really possible for me to answer. A lot of things to consider - your climate, your living room size (square footage), your insulation thickness, outside temperature, etc.

[@diaperdood1]

I plan on buying 5 of these for my house since I don’t have central heat. Is it safe to leave it on eco for 24 hours a day?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

We’d certainly appreciate if you’d use the Amazon link in the description if you’re buying them! As far as safety - I’m not sure how to answer that. I would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer or checking their website to see what it says. I don’t know if they’re intended to run 24/7 week after week, month after month. That’s a good question. Maybe there is a customer service number you can contact.

[@diaperdood1]

@@PurpleCollarLife thanks so much!

[@johnstover4584]

They have 3 prong plug ins so they handle heat alot better then two prong heaters.

[@iamworthy1302]

Just set the degrees to something lower when you're leaving the house so it can shut off automatic, leave it at 60 and when you get home go up to 68. It should reach 60 while you're gone and auto shut off and on throughout the day

[@RickCagle-m1b]

I like that little heat a week up one again this year and it works like a charm. It Heats up the kitchen for us. So we don't have to use propane. We have a word burnished over in the back den that hates the rest of the house. This place is 3000 square feet. That heater in the fireplace is about. All we need to keep it around seventy eight degrees

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks!

[@cl0udkikr]

Watching this after getting done working outside in 37 degrees

[@PurpleCollarLife]

It is a nice little heater for warming up!

[@corazon1165]

Could you use this for hot yoga room at home ?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Maybe ?. I'm not sure.

[@BHnNC]

Question, after power outage, does it come back on? Thx

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That’s a great question - thank you for asking. The answer is no. It does not automatically come back on. Even though the Power button is still pushed in, you have to press the right hand button (by Eco) to turn the heater back on. At least, that was my experience with the unit I had. Thanks for watching and asking.

[@thomaslau8806]

I think a parabolic heater would be better suited for your basement work shop.

[@Heat4Less]

We just sent you an email... We would love for your honest review on our infrared heater. Ours makes 2x more heat than almost every other infrared heater on the market, using the same amount of heat. Hope to hear back from you!

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@lynncrum]

I have purchased three Heat4Less over the past few weeks. One for me and two others for family members. I have used MANY infrared heaters but there is no comparison to Heat4Less. They are fantastic! I strongly recommend them over any other infrared heater. For those of you who do not know, Heat4Less and Home Comfort are the same company. Excellent product, excellent service!

[@Heat4Less]

@@lynncrum Wow... thank you so much for the kind words. We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your heater! Thank you for sharing your experience with others.. It's people like you who help our business grow. We appreciate you!

[@jlpowell8432]

I see its 3x the price, whats the diff ?

[@emmanuelcash3993]

can you use this heater in a grow tent ?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I have no idea. I don't think I would ever consider it safe to use a space heater inside a tent.

[@Nikki-bf3nv]

Does yours cut its self off at all?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

You can use the remote to set a desired heating time. Then it will turn off after that amount of time. You can also set the desired temperature and the ECO feature will turn the heat on and off as needed. It's a pretty smart little heater.

[@Nikki-bf3nv]

@@PurpleCollarLife Thank you, ours cut its self off randomly so we unplugged it for a while in case it got too hot, checked the filter, etc., plugged it back in. It went for a little while and then cut off again so I was just wondering if you ran into the same issues or not. Thank you for responding.

[@cwoodworth3870]

I just got one with my brother love it we live in a Double wide and I have a sealing fan on low just to move the heat around it does good .

[@zrile9986]

So is it 1.02kw per hour/day?

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I'm not sure. I only know what it showed when I had it on the meter in that one instance. I don't know how much it uses hour after hour.

[@nathanroberts2661]

Drawing 1000w continuously for one hour is 1kw. 1kw cost me 16cent an hour. For 10hrs $1.60

[@MetalsForBrunch]

@@nathanroberts2661 lucky.. PG&e charges me 27cent per hr for 1kw.

[@vegetablepolice1]

❤❤ i see bit if you like the cold and run rilly hot

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching! These do a nice job of heating up a small space for sure.

[@drewa4235]

Fun fact: these units aren’t a true infrared heater. The company who makes them lie and they use a standard ptc (ceramic) heating coil in the bottom for most of their output, and a single quartz element where you can see it to make you think it’s a full infrared heater. How do I know this, I had one that the quartz tube quit in it but somehow it kept blowing out warm air, so I tore it down. These units are basically a 20 dollar heater being sold at a major premium….complete false advertising.

[@marymack7530]

FYI, a ceramic PTC heating element is an infrared heat source. But you are correct that they do use a PTC and you are also correct that you can get $20 PTC heaters.

[@sergioknuf]

Why they say this 15000 watt heater that can on beat 150sqFt claim 400sqft

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I’m not sure what square foot area they claim it will heat. I do know that it will take the chill off in that unfinished basement you see in the video. But it certainly won’t heat the space to a comfortable level on it’s own.

[@baby.lemonade5864]

MINE keeps blowing the fuses

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Sounds like maybe you have too much on that circuit (other appliances or lights on the same breaker/fuse) or maybe your wiring does have enough capacity to power the heater?

[@swaggod226]

Just look at your breaker and see what's on what change location of the heater if it's on the same line or breaker as others high watt appliances. I had the same issue

[@PurpleCollarLife]

@@swaggod226 great tip!

[@lawrencewnef0307]

Bored me frozen with my Purple Collar and my COCKSHUTT

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thank you for watching.

[@stevenk195]

Most people don't know there is zero difference between 120 volt electric heaters. ALL of them have a max rating (by law for safety) of 1500 watts. Some may be less wattage, like the compact models, but the max amount of power is always limited to 1500 watts. Since electric heaters are about 99%+ efficient converting electricity to heat, that means there is zero difference between any model heater. Power(heat) out is heat out. Period. Save your money buying "name brands" and just buy a UL listed model with 1500 max watts.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

I've heard that. But I've also experienced that even though two heaters may be 1500 watts, sometimes the design of the heater does make a difference.

[@marymack7530]

Your analysis is partially incorrect. Yes, 1500 watts is 1500 watts. However, the actual heat output from different elements and heater designs varies greatly. Most 1500 watt heaters on the market output heat in the 120-160 degree range. Some, like the Home Comfort output heat in the 220+ range. Do some testing and you'll see. Also, it matters how the heat output is dispersed around the room which will determine the overall effectiveness as to how big an area will be heated.

[@emmanuelalva6597]

That’s not necessarily true in practice. I have two space heaters with a max option of 1500 watts and one of them definitely heats up the room way better than the other.

[@Shark-fj2sz]

No wifi, I am out.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

Thanks for watching.

[@fakeaccount8342]

Ever take one of these apart? There's a absolutely nothing infrared about them, they are cheap chinese made space heaters in a particle board case, nothing more.

[@diamondbracelette]

Is this correct? No actual infrared heating element?

[@mainelivin3699]

junk

[@PurpleCollarLife]

What issues did you have with yours. Ours never had an issue.

[@jamesjross]

Subdivided basement... Very Austrian.

[@PurpleCollarLife]

That's true! But it's actually because that section of the basement was added along with an addition to the house.