For a couple who want a good looking, weatherproof tower heater by their chairs. The three year warranty sets it apart.
Amazon $145.99The EAST OAK E-GLOW TPH22001 Tower is the better patio heater overall, rated 3.7 to 3.2. The EAST OAK E-GLOW TPH22001 Tower leads on warranty. The Dr Infrared Heater DR-298 wins on value. The Dr Infrared Heater DR-298 costs $36.01 less ($109.98 vs $145.99).
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Amazon $109.98Which should you buy?
- Choose the EAST OAK E-GLOW TPH22001 Tower for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty).
- Choose the Dr Infrared Heater DR-298 for value ($21.49 per 1,000 BTU/h ($109.98, 5,120 BTU/h) vs $28.52 per 1,000 BTU/h ($145.99, 5,120 BTU/h)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every electric patio heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | EAST OAK E-GLOW TPH22001 Tower | Dr Infrared Heater DR-298 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 50 $28.52 per 1,000 BTU/h ($145.99, 5,120 BTU/h) | 63 $21.49 per 1,000 BTU/h ($109.98, 5,120 BTU/h) |
| Heat output 25% | 25 1,500 W | 25 1,500 W |
| Safety 20% | 100 tip-over shutoff, safety listed | 100 tip-over shutoff, safety listed |
| Warranty 20% | 100 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| EAST OAK E-GLOW TPH22001 Tower | Dr Infrared Heater DR-298 | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Power | 1,500 W | 1,500 W |
| Remote | Yes | Yes |
| Safety and build | ||
| Style | Standing | Standing |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listed | Yes | Yes |
| Ingress rating | IP65 | - |
| Weight | 25.6 lb | 10.7 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |
| Released | 2022-08-07 | - |
