Dr. Heater Infrared Heater Review

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  • Опубліковано 3 жов 2024

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  • @TomCollins-c4h
    @TomCollins-c4h 9 місяців тому +5

    Just got mine these things are nothing short of amazing.

  • @willbrooks8853
    @willbrooks8853 Рік тому +7

    I have a couple of these. They are a little bit directional leaving some areas warmer and others colder so you may need to point it but it is a wonderful heater as once it is on you ignore it. Yes it doesn't heat air it heats objects. Then the objects once warmed help maintain the heat in the room. I love this item!

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  11 місяців тому

      Thanks! It's certainly impressive compared to other space heaters we've tried over the years.

  • @calmand29
    @calmand29 2 роки тому +8

    Just bought two of these for our mountain cabin as an alternate to running expensive propane in the Winter. Excited!

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  2 роки тому

      Excellent! Great idea. I think you'll like the heat they put out. Does your mountain cabin have a fireplace or wood stove?

    • @krislarsen6546
      @krislarsen6546 Рік тому

      The thing about infrared heaters it doesn't heat the air directly no it heats the objects like you for example or certain surfaces

    • @david7101
      @david7101 Рік тому

      How was it?

  • @richardbedard1245
    @richardbedard1245 Рік тому +5

    I have struggled for several years to get good seasoned firewood for my heat stove, but have ended up totally frustrated. Now, I am looking at the very heater you just showed on your video. I wish I had more insulation in this building, but I am heavily insulating the cabin I'm building. Thank you for sharing your experience.

  • @Sky-on2cy
    @Sky-on2cy Рік тому +7

    Don't know yet what the electric bill will be this month, but I've been using this in eco mode to hear about 1000 sq ft and it does great 👍

    • @steven3517
      @steven3517 Рік тому +1

      Ive used only infared heaters in my house for yrs because I have ceiling heat and its super expensive to use,using heaters like these have helped me tremendously but they do wear out.Its been worth it though.

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  Рік тому +1

      That’s great to hear!

  • @johnstover4584
    @johnstover4584 Рік тому +5

    Sitting in front of mine right now. I really like it. It is a little strong for a small room. But I just keep it low and it does a great job.

  • @johnlegge572
    @johnlegge572 2 роки тому +4

    Good timing. We are looking for a heater for our new sun room. Just something to take the chill off.

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  2 роки тому

      This should be perfect for that! Thanks for watching.

  • @ChrisWiles-nu4sk
    @ChrisWiles-nu4sk Рік тому +2

    I love it. I does the job of keeping me warm.

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  Рік тому

      That’s great! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.

  • @dkleath8697
    @dkleath8697 Рік тому +2

    Thx for your time making this video > I've been searching YT to see if anyone mentioned the dimensions of this heater > no luck so far!

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching. Glad the video helped. According to their website, these are the dimensions: Height:15" Width:13" Depth:12". Electric Cord: 72" long. Amps: 12.5

  • @PRicanLover70
    @PRicanLover70 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you for this video. I am sold. After watching many videos on this product, including yours, I am finally ready to buy this space heater. :-)

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  2 роки тому +2

      Glad it was helpful! Feel free to use the link in our video! We'd appreciate it.

    • @david7101
      @david7101 Рік тому +1

      Are you still happy with it?

  • @prod.seabass5803
    @prod.seabass5803 Рік тому +3

    Thx for the room temp button tip

  • @sharpshooter4535
    @sharpshooter4535 8 місяців тому +1

    This was a great informational video!

  • @photocontrol
    @photocontrol 2 роки тому +1

    Good review. Nice that it has the digital display and remote.

  • @johnnyjet3384
    @johnnyjet3384 2 роки тому +2

    Thank You. I just bought one. Good Info

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  2 роки тому +1

      Glad I could help. I think you'll be happy with it.

  • @willbrooks8853
    @willbrooks8853 Рік тому +4

    The example shown has the heater on a bench. Heating objects in visual line of the heater there won't help warm objects under the bench. Placement is very important to get just the right value of this heater for any space. I keep mine on the floor so it heats objects near my feet and the rest is in turn heated as heat rises.

  • @donnaborghese3869
    @donnaborghese3869 Рік тому +6

    I have 4 of these I keep 1 in my 28 ft rv it keeps it at 72 on eco outside it was 15°if you put it on high it heats faster then switch it to eco. The others one in 24x24 garage not insulated and keeps it at 67 it will heat 1000 sq ft o high at first then drop it to eco just eco alone at start won't help you we're in north east Pennsylvania the poconos

  • @Yournamehere1009
    @Yournamehere1009 Рік тому +3

    I think it would've been a little more helpful to do the review of the heater in the normal mode instead of eco. It might have done the job if it wasn't throttled back from the eco setting. Not trying to be a hard ass but I still dont know how good it works on full power.

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching and leaving the comment! We tried it in normal mode too. It definitely helps take the chill off in that large unfinished basement area. But it isn't designed to heat an area that large/uninsulated.

  • @cl0udkikr
    @cl0udkikr Рік тому +1

    Watching this after getting done working outside in 37 degrees

  • @johnstover4584
    @johnstover4584 Рік тому +2

    I wish the remote could turn the heater on. But it can only turn it off and change the heat settings after you push the on button.

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  Рік тому +2

      I thought the same thing. Maybe they worry that the remote button could be accidently pushed and turn the heater on when you didn't really want it on.

  • @Heat4Less
    @Heat4Less Рік тому +7

    We just sent you an email... We would love for your honest review on our infrared heater. Ours makes 2x more heat than almost every other infrared heater on the market, using the same amount of heat. Hope to hear back from you!

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  Рік тому

      Thanks for watching!

    • @lynncrum
      @lynncrum Рік тому +1

      I have purchased three Heat4Less over the past few weeks. One for me and two others for family members. I have used MANY infrared heaters but there is no comparison to Heat4Less. They are fantastic! I strongly recommend them over any other infrared heater. For those of you who do not know, Heat4Less and Home Comfort are the same company. Excellent product, excellent service!

    • @Heat4Less
      @Heat4Less Рік тому +1

      @@lynncrum Wow... thank you so much for the kind words. We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying your heater! Thank you for sharing your experience with others.. It's people like you who help our business grow. We appreciate you!

    • @jlpowell8432
      @jlpowell8432 11 місяців тому

      I see its 3x the price, whats the diff ?

  • @thomaslau8806
    @thomaslau8806 8 місяців тому

    I think a parabolic heater would be better suited for your basement work shop.

  • @davidyork8020
    @davidyork8020 9 місяців тому +1

    it gets hot but if its very cold outside its worthless but if its 50 degrees outside it will work

  • @jonro2955
    @jonro2955 2 роки тому +1

    I'd like to know if you can use it in your bedroom while you sleep? Will the sound and light keep you up at night?

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  2 роки тому +1

      I suppose it depends on how sensitive a sleeper you are. It does definitely create a glow in the room, and there is some noise from the fan. Personally -I’ve never tried to sleep in the room where this heater is used. I do wonder if the light would keep me awake - I like it pretty dark. But the noise definitely would not bother me. I prefer a fan or the air conditioner running.

  • @erniejenkins6758
    @erniejenkins6758 8 місяців тому +1

    How well do they do at temperature accuracy?

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  8 місяців тому

      I didn't do any scientific testing - but it seemed to be warmer when it said it was.

  • @drewa4235
    @drewa4235 11 місяців тому +1

    Fun fact: these units aren’t a true infrared heater. The company who makes them lie and they use a standard ptc (ceramic) heating coil in the bottom for most of their output, and a single quartz element where you can see it to make you think it’s a full infrared heater.
    How do I know this, I had one that the quartz tube quit in it but somehow it kept blowing out warm air, so I tore it down. These units are basically a 20 dollar heater being sold at a major premium….complete false advertising.

  • @justinkepple8940
    @justinkepple8940 Рік тому +1

    Came across this video. Towards the end you said NW Penna. what town are you in? We’re over here north Mercer county and considering one of these since electricity has gone up 46% this past year

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed the video. We are in the same vicinity. Our electricity hasn't gone up that much - thankfully! Our house all electric (no natural gas heat), so we supplement our heating with a wood stove and a pellet stove.

  • @NormanChester882
    @NormanChester882 Рік тому +1

    Is this an indoor heater,? Does the power cord get hot?

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  Рік тому

      This is definitely an indoor use only heater. It’s not made for outdoor use. I did not notice the cord getting hot when I used it. You’ll want to make sure you use it with an outlet/curcuit rated heavy enough for the heater. Thanks for watching!

    • @NormanChester882
      @NormanChester882 Рік тому

      @@PurpleCollarLife I'm considering,thank you for getting back to me

    • @NormanChester882
      @NormanChester882 Рік тому +1

      @@jimmcd5660 , Thank you Jim for a thorough explanation, thank you much , for all you did

  • @MsEmpress4life
    @MsEmpress4life 7 місяців тому

    I have had one for over 15 years ( I and then had to get a newer model). It has a reservoir which is filled with water. Does it need to always have water?

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  7 місяців тому

      Interesting! Ours doe not have a reservoir for water.

  • @Mr99RICH99
    @Mr99RICH99 2 роки тому +1

    How does this compare to the edenpure heaters which look similar

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  2 роки тому

      I'm honestly not sure. I've never tried another brand that look like this. I know I have seen some other brands that look very similar - but have no experience with them. Great question. Keep us posted if you purchase the Edenpure version. Thanks!

  • @diaperdood1
    @diaperdood1 2 роки тому +1

    I plan on buying 5 of these for my house since I don’t have central heat. Is it safe to leave it on eco for 24 hours a day?

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  2 роки тому

      We’d certainly appreciate if you’d use the Amazon link in the description if you’re buying them! As far as safety - I’m not sure how to answer that. I would recommend reaching out to the manufacturer or checking their website to see what it says. I don’t know if they’re intended to run 24/7 week after week, month after month. That’s a good question. Maybe there is a customer service number you can contact.

    • @diaperdood1
      @diaperdood1 2 роки тому

      @@PurpleCollarLife thanks so much!

    • @johnstover4584
      @johnstover4584 Рік тому

      They have 3 prong plug ins so they handle heat alot better then two prong heaters.

    • @iamworthy1302
      @iamworthy1302 Рік тому

      Just set the degrees to something lower when you're leaving the house so it can shut off automatic, leave it at 60 and when you get home go up to 68. It should reach 60 while you're gone and auto shut off and on throughout the day

  • @paulhayton3423
    @paulhayton3423 2 роки тому +1

    What do you hear when you switch between eco to low to high?

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  2 роки тому

      Maybe a click, but not much difference.

    • @paulhayton3423
      @paulhayton3423 2 роки тому

      @@PurpleCollarLife Thank you, so what actually is different about the three modes?

  • @BHnNC
    @BHnNC 2 роки тому

    Question, after power outage, does it come back on? Thx

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  2 роки тому +1

      That’s a great question - thank you for asking. The answer is no. It does not automatically come back on. Even though the Power button is still pushed in, you have to press the right hand button (by Eco) to turn the heater back on. At least, that was my experience with the unit I had. Thanks for watching and asking.

  • @zrile9986
    @zrile9986 2 роки тому +1

    So is it 1.02kw per hour/day?

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  2 роки тому

      I'm not sure. I only know what it showed when I had it on the meter in that one instance. I don't know how much it uses hour after hour.

    • @nathanroberts2661
      @nathanroberts2661 Рік тому +1

      Drawing 1000w continuously for one hour is 1kw. 1kw cost me 16cent an hour. For 10hrs $1.60

    • @MetalsForBrunch
      @MetalsForBrunch Рік тому

      @@nathanroberts2661 lucky.. PG&e charges me 27cent per hr for 1kw.

  • @RickCagle-m1b
    @RickCagle-m1b 8 місяців тому +1

    I like that little heat a week up one again this year and it works like a charm. It Heats up the kitchen for us. So we don't have to use propane. We have a word burnished over in the back den that hates the rest of the house. This place is 3000 square feet. That heater in the fireplace is about. All we need to keep it around seventy eight degrees

  • @Nikki-bf3nv
    @Nikki-bf3nv 2 роки тому +1

    Does yours cut its self off at all?

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  2 роки тому

      You can use the remote to set a desired heating time. Then it will turn off after that amount of time. You can also set the desired temperature and the ECO feature will turn the heat on and off as needed. It's a pretty smart little heater.

    • @Nikki-bf3nv
      @Nikki-bf3nv 2 роки тому

      @@PurpleCollarLife Thank you, ours cut its self off randomly so we unplugged it for a while in case it got too hot, checked the filter, etc., plugged it back in. It went for a little while and then cut off again so I was just wondering if you ran into the same issues or not. Thank you for responding.

    • @cwoodworth3870
      @cwoodworth3870 2 роки тому

      I just got one with my brother love it we live in a Double wide and I have a sealing fan on low just to move the heat around it does good .

  • @corazon1165
    @corazon1165 Рік тому +1

    Could you use this for hot yoga room at home ?

  • @Marti73286
    @Marti73286 Рік тому +1

    I have orderd zis heater from Netherlands, but the socket is 3 plug type A (American en canadan standard) but here we use type c ze 2 plug system. I thought zat I can normaly use an adapter . But I read in the instructon book zat I should never use adapter or relocatable cords to avoid elekctric shock . I don't what am going to do, has any one any advice abt it.🙄🙄

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  Рік тому

      Interesting question. I hope someone has an answer for you.

    • @Marti73286
      @Marti73286 Рік тому

      @@PurpleCollarLife actually not yet

  • @emmanuelcash3993
    @emmanuelcash3993 2 роки тому

    can you use this heater in a grow tent ?

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  2 роки тому

      I have no idea. I don't think I would ever consider it safe to use a space heater inside a tent.

  • @sergioknuf
    @sergioknuf Рік тому

    Why they say this 15000 watt heater that can on beat 150sqFt claim 400sqft

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  Рік тому

      I’m not sure what square foot area they claim it will heat. I do know that it will take the chill off in that unfinished basement you see in the video. But it certainly won’t heat the space to a comfortable level on it’s own.

  • @baby.lemonade5864
    @baby.lemonade5864 2 роки тому +1

    MINE keeps blowing the fuses

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  2 роки тому +1

      Sounds like maybe you have too much on that circuit (other appliances or lights on the same breaker/fuse) or maybe your wiring does have enough capacity to power the heater?

    • @swaggod226
      @swaggod226 Рік тому +2

      Just look at your breaker and see what's on what change location of the heater if it's on the same line or breaker as others high watt appliances. I had the same issue

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  Рік тому +1

      @@swaggod226 great tip!

  • @stevenk195
    @stevenk195 Рік тому +3

    Most people don't know there is zero difference between 120 volt electric heaters. ALL of them have a max rating (by law for safety) of 1500 watts. Some may be less wattage, like the compact models, but the max amount of power is always limited to 1500 watts. Since electric heaters are about 99%+ efficient converting electricity to heat, that means there is zero difference between any model heater. Power(heat) out is heat out. Period. Save your money buying "name brands" and just buy a UL listed model with 1500 max watts.

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  Рік тому +8

      I've heard that. But I've also experienced that even though two heaters may be 1500 watts, sometimes the design of the heater does make a difference.

  • @Shark-fj2sz
    @Shark-fj2sz Рік тому

    No wifi, I am out.

  • @lawrencewnef0307
    @lawrencewnef0307 Рік тому

    Bored me frozen with my Purple Collar and my COCKSHUTT

  • @fakeaccount8342
    @fakeaccount8342 11 місяців тому +2

    Ever take one of these apart? There's a absolutely nothing infrared about them, they are cheap chinese made space heaters in a particle board case, nothing more.

    • @diamondbracelette
      @diamondbracelette 6 місяців тому

      Is this correct? No actual infrared heating element?

  • @jamesjross
    @jamesjross Рік тому +1

    Subdivided basement... Very Austrian.

    • @PurpleCollarLife
      @PurpleCollarLife  Рік тому

      That's true! But it's actually because that section of the basement was added along with an addition to the house.