For someone who wants an air purifier first and a heater second in one bladeless unit. As a space heater alone it is very poor value.
Amazon $449.99
For a living room or basement where a quiet blower heater with a real thermostat and remote should run for hours. The “infrared” label is marketing: it gives the same heat as any 1,500 W heater.
- 1,000 to 1,500 WHeat settings
- DigitalThermostat
- None publishedSafety listing
- 3 yearsWarranty
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- Blower spreads the heat around the room quickly and quietly
- Holds the temperature you set, with an ECO mode, 12 hour timer and remote
- Cabinet stays cool to the touch, with tip-over and overheat shutoff
- Three-year warranty
- Heavy and bulky for a 1,500 W heater at about 23 lb
- The filter needs regular vacuuming
- No safety listing published by the maker
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Independent measurements
Noise and power draw measured by independent testers.
| Tested by | Noise | Power draw | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechGearLab | 43.5 dB | - | Noise rating in dBA from a professional sound level meter; heat setting and distance not stated. |
Specifications
| Model number | DR-968 |
|---|---|
| Heating | |
| Heat settings | 1,000 to 1,500 W |
| Type | Fan |
| Element | Quartz |
| Oscillates | No |
| Controls | |
| Thermostat | Digital |
| Eco mode | Yes |
| Timer | Yes |
| Remote | Yes |
| App | No |
| Safety | |
| Safety listing | None published |
| Tip-over shutoff | Yes |
| Overheat shutoff | Yes |
| Cool-touch housing | Yes |
| Build | |
| Noise | 39 dB |
| Cord | 6 ft |
| Dimensions | 11 x 13 x 15.5 in |
| Weight | 23.5 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Released | 2009-09-30 |
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For a living room or bedroom that needs an oscillating tower with a set temperature, a timer and a 3 year warranty. Buy it over the HCE317B only if it is the cheaper of the two.
Amazon $82.24For someone who wants a sturdy Honeywell heater that turns itself off after 8 hours and can aim its warm air. Cheaper ceramic heaters give the same heat with finer temperature control.
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