Does anyone know how this model compares to the Dr. Infrared Heater? I have a large/drafty area to heat. Looking for the most bang for my $. Thank you
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I know it works great for my kitchen as a support heater. I have no idea what you. On paring it to, good luck ,!!!!!!!
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I have a Lasko, Zen Living and a Life Smart brand and I think the Lasko works the best. All I can say is just hope you don't have a problem with it because getting Lasko to honor the warranty is not easy in my experience. It is also the most quiet one. It is Very quiet. Read my review.
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I used it to heat my 800 sf living with high ceilings for winter 2012. Worked fine.
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I just got mine on October 17th. I love it. It sets on carpet without any concern of fire as it does not put out any heat at the bottom of the unit. I actually am trying to talk both my adult. Kids into getting on too as it is cost efficemt and cleans and ionized the air and keeps an even temperature at every level. I am very satisfied.
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I tried using mine in a 15 x 18 bedroom, and it did nothing unless I put it about 2 feet from the bed. The problem is that the heat is not strong enough to rise. So if you put it in on the floor, your feet will be warm but the rest of you won't. The bright light was also too distracting for me to sleep. I've only found that this heater warms a *very* small room, like a 6 x 4 guest bathroom, and only keeps a person warm if they sit level and within a 2-3 feet radius from the heater. Hope this helps. I say save your money and buy something else. I had better luck carrying a hot water bottle around and curling up in a blanket. I tried using mine in a 15 x 18 bedroom, and it did nothing unless I put it about 2 feet from the bed. The problem is that the heat is not strong enough to rise. So if you put it in on the floor, your feet will be warm but the rest of you won't. The bright light was also too distracting for me to sleep. I've only found that this heater warms a *very* small room, like a 6 x 4 guest bathroom, and only keeps a person warm if they sit level and within a 2-3 feet radius from the heater. Hope this helps. I say save your money and buy something else. I had better luck carrying a hot water bottle... » Read More I tried using mine in a 15 x 18 bedroom, and it did nothing unless I put it about 2 feet from the bed. The problem is that the heat is not strong enough to rise. So if you put it in on the floor, your feet will be warm but the rest of you won't. The bright light was also too distracting for me to sleep. I've only found that this heater warms a *very* small room, like a 6 x 4 guest bathroom, and only keeps a person warm if they sit level and within a 2-3 feet radius from the heater. Hope this helps. I say save your money and buy something else. I had better luck carrying a hot water bottle around and curling up in a blanket. « Show Less
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I have been very happy with the performance with King heaters. I do not heat a space of this size. Call them and I'm sure they will guide you to the right model for your needs.
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I had previously bought the 1500 watt smaller model last year and thought that one was the greatest heater ever. When I saw they had a little larger heater I bought that one this year and am totally amazed at how quick it heats the house up and is whisper quiet. I would highly recommend this heater to anyone in the market looking for a good heater. It heats the house up fast and isn't on constantly like the smaller model. I hope this will help anyone out that is trying to decide which model to buy. As for the brand, it is great, no problems my smaller heater still works fine. the smaller model is great for heating the bedroom up quickly and it doesn't run constantly now that we have it in there.
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Both. I couldn't believe what came with this unit. The outer silver thermal tent, with infrared panels built in on the back and sides. A small fold-up camping style chair with canvas seat (use 1 towel on back + 1 towel on seat + 1 towel on floor under chair during seated use for perspiration + 1 hand-fowl around neck, then velcro that shut); and the heated foot panel for the floor. In addition it has zippers for hands and a remote control w/ it's own front pocket. This thing works. Preheat on highest setting (150) and make sure you turn on heat + foot floor sensor. zip up all. Block heat from coming out hole for the head, by using a fold-over back flap (They thought of most everything). I let it heat up for 15-20 and the first 5 times used the chair. Last time I went in, sat indian style on a folded towel and just covered the neck hold with the fold over flap. My doctor said to get one of these, I tried 3 series of antibiotics this past year for that nasty bronchial bug - and this was the thing that finally made the difference. I used it and thought to return it, but then the snow came back and I was outside - and started a little cough. So back into the tent I went! I will never return it. Keeping it forever. The big wooden models for homes cost way more. You can't beat this thing. I read a book or put on a movie and it makes a great in home spa treatment. Use coconut oil on skin, put conditioner in hair, drink a cleanse - and sweat out the toxins.
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it all matters , have god windows? , insulation? Iam not impressed with these heaters at all ,A vornado puts out more heat , but they are all like running a hairdryer constantly , they use energy big time ! my suggestion , try to find another way to heat your house , but would guess 300 to 400 square foot if all above is good !
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Honestly mine is only used for maybe 20-25 minutes a day warming our Master bath, which runs colder than rest of house, while my wife takes a shower and dries off. I don't see any appreciable rise in electric bill in winter and my wife is very happy with how much it heats the room. It is a fairly large bathroom roughly 9 x 16' and seems to warm up pretty good. I doubt if I answered your question but we are pretty happy with ours.
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Rob- Sorry, But Can't Help You. I Purchased the Heater About a Year ago and Have Given it to a Good Friend. Myself, After trying the Heater Out, I Was "VERY EMPRESSED" !!!. It was the Best Heater We Found, to Heat My Friends Garage, for Our Weekly Card Game. Hope It Helps ? Take care Ken
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I don't run this make/model anymore because it died after about 3 months, but I still run two others by a different manufacturer. I don't know about sole source because I don't know how cold it gets where you are, but it should definitely take the chill off. I keep my boiler at about 62-64 all season in upstate NY, as backup just in case and to heat the upstairs. I use two infrared heaters in my downstairs because that's where I mainly spend time. I put an insulated curtain up in the archway to keep the heat it in the 3 main rooms - kitchen, livingroom and office, and I'd say those are about 750-800 sq ft with 10' ceilings. I keep one infrared heater on during the day set at about 64-66 and turn the second one on after I get home from work, both up to about 72-74 (i like it toasty). It takes about an hour to bring it up to temp with 2 running. When heading to bed I'll turn one off leaving one running until morning down at about 64-66 again. They say it costs $1 a day to run, or as much as a coffee maker, and I believe that's an accurate figure. My electric bill went up about $60-$75/mo running two infrared heaters a day. I'd much rather pay $75/mo extra in electric than $600/mo in fuel oil running the boiler. I hope this helps!
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Its 980. Consumer reports rated this heater the best infrared heater to purchase. I only use it in one room at about 12 x18 foot. Supplemental heat for a large room that you are in while the unit is running. Not meant for heating a very large area. Good luck.
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I had to order one from a separate vendor. I am glad I did. I bought a Arctic Freezer 13. It keeps the processor much cooler I have never seen my heat go over 80 f. It runs better. And quiet. But buy what you want.
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My model is DR-988. My owners manual specifies it as a 240 v. 5600 watt heater. I'm not an electrician but I believe the actual wattage is determined by the incoming voltage. My voltage is about 220 so I'm probably getting less wattage since the spec is for 240 volts. Anyway it puts out a lot of heat.
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This is an excellent heating unit and uses infrared and ceramic coils to heat an area. It does not dry the air out like traditional heaters. As far as I know it is not a humidifier, just a heater with different fan speeds and auto cut-off. Great space heater.
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No idea, I never owned such thermostat, just noticed that the Infrared Sauna we had, emmits hube amt of EMF, THEN AN OLDER MODEL WITH CERAMIC HEATER DIDNT DEPENDS ON CHEAP MANUFACURER
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Has yours broken? I was just thinking about ordering one. It appears that they have heating element issues with the old one. Maybe I will wait to see if someone orders it for Christmas and posts responses. Let me know what you think of yours.
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That really depends. I also have a blue flame unit that I use in my well insulated garage. We use the infrared in a less insulated shop. If you're dealing with a room that's going to hold heat well, the blue flame is the way to go. If you're in a basement with cold walls that are going to dump heat outside, the infrared would be preferred. The blue flame really puts out hot air whereas the infrared projects heat out the front and heats objects more than the air. The infrared can make you feel warmer while working in an area, but doesn't heat the area itself as effectively. I hope that helps!