Dr Infrared Heater DR-245
#6 in ElectricFull review
For a covered restaurant patio or big outdoor room with 240 V wiring. Cheaper per watt than premium brands, but less weatherproof and with a short warranty.
Amazon $799$799
3.2/5
For a covered porch or pergola where you want quiet, plug in heat over one or two seats. It is cheap and weatherproof, but small.
- 1,500 WHeat output
- ElectricFuel
- WallStyle
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$109.98
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Plugs into a normal 120 V outlet, so no electrician is needed
- Remote control and three heat levels let you turn it down on milder nights
- IP55 housing can stay mounted outside under a cover all season
- One of the cheapest ways to add mounted infrared heat to a porch
Cons
- At 1,500 W it warms a seat or two, not a whole patio
- One year warranty is short for a heater that lives outdoors
- Needs a wall or ceiling to mount on; there is no stand in the box
How it scores
The rating comes from 4 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its fuel. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | DR-238 |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Fuel | Electric |
| Power | 1,500 W |
| Remote | Yes |
| Safety and build | |
| Style | Wall |
| Safety listed | Yes |
| Ingress rating | IP55 |
| Weight | 8 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Released | 2017-11-16 |
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