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Dr. Infrared Heater 1500 Watt Portable Space Heater, 5200 BTU, Model# DR-968

Item# 4581973
Dr. Infrared Heater 1500 Watt Portable Space Heater, 5200 BTU, Model# DR-968

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Dr. Infrared Heater 1500 Watt Portable Space Heater, 5200 BTU, Model# DR-968

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$149.99

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  • Electronic Thermostat ranges from 50 to 85 degrees.
  • Can heat up a large room with Auto Energy Saving Model With High and Low Feature. Tip-over protection and Overheat protection
  • Dual Heating Systems featuring infrared quartz tube + PTC with 12hr automatic shut-off timer
  • IR Remote Control, High Pressure Low Noise Blower with Noise level 39 dB super quiet. Heating can cover for a large room.

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Product Summary

The Dr. Infrared Heater's Advanced Dual Heating System, combining PTC and Quartz Infrared Element, keeps you warm this winter while saving on heating bills. Equipped with a Dual Heating System and High Velocity Low Noise blower, the Dr. Infrared Heater increases the heat distribution and the result is heating your room to a comfortable temperature, fast. The Dr. Infrared Heater is certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) USA and Canada, ensuring the highest safety standard. The Dr. Infrared Heater is perfectly safe around children and pets and only gets warm to the touch. It does not have exposed heating elements that can cause a fire. The Dr. Infrared Heater comes with Energy saving Auto Mode, high and low setting when the mode is set to Auto, the unit will cycle on and off and switch between high or low setting to maintain the desired temperature setting. Dr. Heater uses infrared heating, which heats objects in the room, instantly making you feel comfortably warm. By heating only the objects in the space--not the air--Dr. Heater provides maximum warmth and energy efficiency. With its state-of-the-art technology that helps the room retain air moisture, Dr. Heater do not dry out your skin like those convection heaters that blast out hot air, stripping the room of moisture. And the best part? It will save you money. Plus, with its tip-over protection and auto shut-off overheat protection, you can sleep soundly knowing you have got a heater that is superior in safety. The thermostat regulates the heater and causes it to cycle on and off to maintain the set temperature. You can also manually set the heater to run on High or Low all the time or with a timer.

What's Included

    (1) Heater (1) remote control

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Features + Benefits

  • Electronic Thermostat ranges from 50 to 85 degrees.
  • Can heat up a large room with Auto Energy Saving Model With High and Low Feature. Tip-over protection and Overheat protection
  • Dual Heating Systems featuring infrared quartz tube + PTC with 12hr automatic shut-off timer
  • IR Remote Control, High Pressure Low Noise Blower with Noise level 39 dB super quiet. Heating can cover for a large room.

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

4581973

Brand

Dr. Infrared Heater

Manufacturer's Warranty

Lifetime Limited warranty

Ship Weight

24.0 LB

Heat Type

Infrared

Heat Output

5,200 Btu/hour

Heating Capability

400 ft²

Hardwired

No

Indoor-Outdoor Use

Indoor

Volts

110

Watts

1,500

Assembled Width

12 in

Assembled Height

15 in
AttributeSpecification

Assembled Depth

13 in

Needs Direct Venting

No

Power Cord Length

6 ft

Remote Included

Yes

Heat Settings

2

Regulator Included

No

Tip-Over Safety Switch

Yes

Blower Included

Yes

Blower CFM

300 cfm

Oscillating

No

Product Weight

23.0000 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

13.0 x 12.0 x 15.0 in

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  1. Can I use this in my crawlspace?

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    1. The DR‑968 is designed for indoor, non‑vented use and is not recommended for damp, poorly ventilated crawlspaces.

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  2. Can the heater be left on for long periods of time?

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    1. This heater is safe to run for long periods of time.

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  3. Does this heater have a washable air filter?

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    1. The heater has an electrostatic filter located at the rear. The filter should be cleaned once per month or as needed. The filter can be cleaned by vacuuming.

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  4. Except for possibly the caster wheels, does the unit come assembled? Or, does the buyer have to assemble it?

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    1. This model does arrive assembled. The casters would be the only part to attach.

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Manufacturer's Warranty

Lifetime Limited warranty

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