infrared heater: has anyone used this heater and if so do you recommend it?
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am happy with heat output but half of remote doesnt work and the fan has developed a terrible squeak. am handicapped so remote malfunction is a big minus. ive had it 3 yrs bought it cheaply at menards. i live in a recliner in small room so heat is adequate. i think this is a rebuilt. maybe more money would have been better. lt
353604
its infrared, it doesn't heat the air, it heats the objects with short-wave radiation, just like the sun. it will heat everything in the radiation's path. I have one in my shop, its great. but don't expect to come in from the freezing outside and be met at the door with a blast of warm air- this heater works great to heat objects, it does not heat the air. you can suppliment this heater with an oil filled radiator type heater to create the warm air heat, and the radiant infrared will keep you cozy. these are great heaters, I highly recomend them.
646762
Try using this website for manuals. http://www.lifesmartproducts.com/tech-support/infrared-heater-manuals.html
1983374
Yes; it's one of the safest heater you will ever buy. I use it overnight every night.
2253716
Wow, Danielle, I don't know about this type of application. This heater draws a full 1500 watts and gets very hot. And, as you may know, the infrared heats skin and not the air. I suppose it would keep animals warm, but it won't heat the air. Unless you live in an area with very cheap electricity, continuous operation will be expensive.
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V.Alden--I don't know, but I too am interested in efficiency per kwh. No one seems to address that issue in the reviews. I'm looking for a safe and efficient electric heater for my daughter's bedroom in her first apartment. I'm looking at this ceramic heater because it has good reviews and lots of them, and ceramic is supposed to be efficient. I like quartz heaters too. I'm trying to figure out which is best to keep the electric bill lower.
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Yes, I would absolutely recommend Mr. Heater. We have a 400 sq ft living room in a drafty, old house. We didn't have to turn it up higher than the first setting and the whole living room was warm and comfortable. Just make sure it is well ventilated.
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We have used ours for 2 years now. So far no problem w/ the heater. We did have a problem where something got stuck and melted much of the unit. I contacted the manufacturer and they were very good about repairing my unit. I have actually had a couple of problems, the other was some board went out. Again, they were very good about replacing the board. I have not had a problem in a while, so I don't know if they would still be so good, but we do LOVE our machine!
1798998
The heater is very safe, quite and odorless. Yes it uses less energy than the noisey fan type heaters. It's not fast but give it time and you wil fall in love with it.
1798997
It is definitely the most cost efficient space heater I've ever used. It is cheaper to run than the traditional electric space heaters.
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I use it to keep my garage warm and even with the brutal winter that we've had so far, I've had no problem keeping comfortable. My intent was not to have the garage as warm as my house, but to keep it comfortable to work in. If you want this to heat a family room, then you'll have absolutely no problem doing it with this unit. I have the 3000 watt heater running on 240V. If you can, you might consider a smaller (1500W) unit with a supplementary baseboard heater. Likely a bit more economical to run. But to answer your question - yes, this unit will do a nice job for your family room. Hope this helps. I use it to keep my garage warm and even with the brutal winter that we've had so far, I've had no problem keeping comfortable. My intent was not to have the garage as warm as my house, but to keep it comfortable to work in. If you want this to heat a family room, then you'll have absolutely no problem doing it with this unit. I have the 3000 watt heater running on 240V. If you can, you might consider a smaller (1500W) unit with a supplementary baseboard heater. Likely a bit more economical to run. But to answer your question - yes, this unit will do a nice job for your family room. Hope... » Read More I use it to keep my garage warm and even with the brutal winter that we've had so far, I've had no problem keeping comfortable. My intent was not to have the garage as warm as my house, but to keep it comfortable to work in. If you want this to heat a family room, then you'll have absolutely no problem doing it with this unit. I have the 3000 watt heater running on 240V. If you can, you might consider a smaller (1500W) unit with a supplementary baseboard heater. Likely a bit more economical to run. But to answer your question - yes, this unit will do a nice job for your family room. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1958654
I love the heater too. I didn't notice an offensive smell and I have a bird and dog that didn't seem affected at all. Maybe it is your unit.
2012242
It warms up immediately. I have another infrared brand and Dr Heater is the best. The other does not warm up like Dr Heater. I also bought the one with humidifier have had no problems and love it.
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From what I know, by reading all the information available, these Infrared Heaters are meant as an auxiliary heating source for a more expensive type of heating system, such as a baseboard electric type. Whether or not this Lifesmart heater will maintain warmth in an area which you described depends on how well your area is insulated, number of windows and doors, outside temperature and ceiling height. I have very good luck with my Lifesmart heater. Just for a trial, when the temperature was 28 degrees outside, the heater kept a 750 s.f. area at 62, set at 65 and low setting.
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No, it'll get too hot and melt the socket. You need one just for heat lamps. Zoo Med makes them. Infrared gets hot!
1707002
Mine never gets warms either. I think they consider the infrared more of a light therapy than one of heat.
987485
To my knowledge humidity is not a factor. Infrared heaters are humidity neutral.