Best Infrared Heater Review 2020.
Infrared heaters are becoming more popular than space heaters.
Today’s top IR heaters offer faster heating, lots of heating options, ambient heat, and many safety features.
Below is my list of the best infrared heater.
Prices range from, $79 – $249.
- Dr Infrared Portable Space Heater
- LifeSmart Large Room Infrared Heater
- EdenPURE Comfort IR Heater
- iLIVING Infrared Portable Space Heater
- Lifesmart Electric IR Space Heater
- Lifesmart Element Infrared Heater
- Quartz Infrared Heater + Humidifier
- LifeSmart LifePro 6 Infrared Space Heater
- Coming soon!
The Best Infrared Heater 2020
✅ #1 Top Pick: Dr Infrared Space Heater
The Dr Infrared portable heater was the most popular this winter.
Designed for large rooms it’s a dual space heater which combines infrared + convection heat.
Coverage: 500-1000 sq. ft.
Pricing: Expensive
As a space heater, it has a dual heating system combining infrared + convection heat.
Equipped w/ a built-in fan, it quickly disperses warm air evenly — it’s 60% faster than your typical space heater.
Buyers love its durability too. Dr Infrared space heater claims to work 80,000 hours!
Also comes w/ remote control, digital display and timer controls.
Expensive for a space heater, but lots of happy buyer reviews online!
#2.) Duraflame Fireplace Heater Reviews
Duraflame fireplace is the best infrared heater for large rooms.
It uses infrared quartz heat for maintaining natural humidity, making it easier to breathe.
Coverage: 750 – 1,000 sq. ft.
Pricing: Expensive
At 5200 BTU, the Duraflame electric infrared heater comes w/ an adjustable thermostat – easily set a desired temp!
Buyers love its design. The 3D flames have subtle movements that mimic the look of a real stove heater.
Includes overheat protection for safety.
Expensive space heater, but one of the most popular online.
#3.) LifeSmart Infrared Heater
LifeSmart infrared heater is great for large rooms!
It offers 3 heat settings including Eco Mode to be very energy efficient.
Digital display is easy to read, and the included remote control is a convenient way to manage your settings.
Lifetime washable air filter makes for no-fuss maintenance.
Heating timer can be set for up to 12 hours which is a great feature for overnight use in bedrooms. The metal cabinet is cool to the touch, and the bottom has EZ Glide casters to easily move the space heater from room to room.
Safety features like overheat protection and tip-over automatic shut-off keep your home safe.
Highlights
- Dimensions: 16 x 13 x 16.5 inches
- Weight: 21 pounds
- Great for large rooms!
- Digital display
- Remote control
- 12 hour timer
- Eco mode for ultra-efficiency
- EZ Glide casters
Potential Flaws
- Some customers noticed a jump in their electric bills
#4.) AirNmore Infrared Heater
EdenPURE comfort heater offers users 2 power settings + 24 heat settings.
Every user will be able to find the ideal temperature to suit their needs.
Also has a lot of built-in safety features, such as dual over-heat sensors and a tip over sensor. The sensor help make sure the heater never exceeds the heat setting and the surface of the heater doesn’t get too hot to touch.
I noticed that the remote control that comes with the heater is very easy to use. Buyers noticed that the fan is fairly quiet and is capable of heating mid-size rooms quickly.
One of the main drawbacks – unit is newer so it doesn’t have a ton of buyer reviews yet.
Highlights
- Dimensions: 18.6 x 18 x 16 inches
- Weight: 23.1 pounds
- Multiple safety control
- Dual over-heat sensors
- Tip over sensor
- Quick heating capability
- Wheels = portable space heater
- Front grill is safe to touch
- Includes lifetime filter
Potential Flaws
- Bright light which may disrupt sleep
#5.) iLIVING Portable Infrared Heater
iLiving compact + lightweight IR space heater is good for rooms up to 1,000 sq. ft.
Using a dual heating system that combines quartz infrared and PTC ceramic heating technologies.
iLiving Heater delivers up to 50% more heat than other models.
I like that this model includes a remote control, offers 12 hour timer, energy saving mode, and a washable filter that can be reused over and over to keep dust from circulating through the air.
Safety features include tip-over and overheat protection, and cool touch exterior making this model a good choice for homes with children or pets.
Highlights
- Dimensions: 13 x 12 x 15 inches
- Weight: 12 pounds
- Heats up to 1000 sq. ft.
- 12 hour timer
- Dual heating system
- Washable, reusable filter
- Energy saving mode
Potential Flaws
- Some customers had issues w/ thermostat accuracy
#6.) Lifesmart Electric IR Heater
The LifeSmart infrared heater is a powerful 1500W heater.
Attractive cherry wood case looks nice and stays cool to the touch; it has smooth rolling caster wheels for easy portability.
Digital display is easy to read, and includes a remote control letting you choose your heating mode: low, high, or eco modes
Also comes w/ built-in thermostat feature allowing you to set the temperature you want.
I like that this model includes a child lock among the other safety features it offers including tip-over and overheat protection, an option not found on most varieties.
Highlights
- Dimensions: 13 x 10.8 x 16.2 inches
- Weight: 21 pounds
- Cool touch exterior
- High, low, and eco modes
- Remote control
- Child Lock safety feature
- 12 hour timer
Potential Flaws
- Smaller than other infrared heaters
#7.) Lifesmart Infrared Heater (ZCHT1001US)
For large rooms, the new Lifesmart infrared heater will do the trick.
It comes w/ 6 heating elements + evenly disperses heat throughout the room.
The remote control + 12 hour timer were designed with your comfort in mind, and the filter is washable and reusable for super easy maintenance.
Great safety features like tip-over and overheat protection, as well as a child safety lock and fireproof cool-touch exterior makes this space heater ideal for families.
Highlights
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 15.5 x 13 inches
- Weight: 17 pounds
- 6 infrared heating elements
- Remote control
- 12 hour timer
- Great safety features!
- Child lock
- Cool touch exterior
Potential Flaws
- Some customers found the fan to be too loud
#8.) Quartz Infrared Heater (1500W)
It’s a multifunctional 4-in-1 product that acts as a quartz infrared heater, a plasma purifier, an air sterilizer, and a humidifier.
Great for allergy sufferers or those who struggle with the effects of dry air in the cold season.
Includes an air purifier function — helps remove dust and odors from the room. The air sterilizer kills harmful germs and bacteria, giving you a much higher air quality.
Quartz infrared hater runs very quietly. You may hear a little white noise, but that’s all!
Also offers multiple safety features like overheat protection and tip-over safety w/ auto shut-off.
I like the multiple functions this model offers and the easy to program display, and recommend it as a high quality space heater that is able to heat large spaces quickly.
Highlights
- Dimensions: 18.8 x 18.4 x 16 inches
- Weight: 30.2 pounds
- 4-in-1 product
- Kills germs + bacteria
- Removes dust & odors
- Quiet noise level
- Works as a humidifier
Potential Flaws
- Does not have a remote control
#9.) LifeSmart LifePro 6 Heater
The perfect choice for heating small spaces: bedrooms, apartment rooms, or an in-home offices.
It’s recommended for heating up to 150 square feet.
Stay cozy all winter long with 6 infrared heating elements that quickly warm your space while saving you money on your energy bill.
The wooden exterior has a handsome cherry finish, a digital display window, and sturdy wheels to move it from place to place — even though it weighs nearly 30 pounds, it is still a very portable space heater.
Safety features include cool touch exterior, overheat protection, and tip-over automatic shut-off to protect your home and give you peace of mind.
Highlights
- Dimensions: 20.5 x 17.2 x 17 inches
- Weight: 29.5 pounds
- Great for small spaces
- 6 infrared heating elements
- Nice cherry wood finish
- Cool touch exterior
- Tip-over and overheat protection
Potential Flaws
- Not ideal for large spaces
** I’ll be adding #10 best infrared heaters later this fall – stay tuned!
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