Dr Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater for Restaurant, Patio, Backyard, Garage, and Decks, Standard, Black

4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars | 5,001 ratings

Price: 109.99

Last update: 12-24-2024


About this item

INDOOR and OUTDOOR HEATER - Heater is IP55 approved for both indoor and outdoor use - perfect for home, backyard, garages, open-air restaurant, outdoor patio or deck. Create a comfortable environment for both your indoor activities and outdoor recreation.
CLEAN and INSTANT HEAT - Clean, instant and odorless Infrared heat with 3 power settings, 900W, 1200W, 1500W. 120V, 60Hz.
PLUG and GO - uses standard 120V, remote controlled
WALL and CEILING MOUNTED - Included wall and Ceiling mounting bracket
EFFICIENT - High level Mirror aluminum reflector with 90% reflectivity, and special design to fit the carbon lamp to bring strong heating efficiency.
Made with durable and weather proof aluminum

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Top reviews from the United States

  • Peter Klossbruhe
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Problem Free Outdoor Heater
    Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
    Most people will want to buy this to heat their patio or deck. It mounts to the wall but also could be used on a stand if desired. To be clear, I did not buy 2 of these to heat a patio or deck but to heat 2 outdoor kennels for my German Shepherd Dogs, which I keep outside until it is time for bed when I bring them in the house.

    Regardless of the brand, no heater of this type is going to work that well whether mounted on a wall or self standing in an open area if it is windy. That is just the way it is. If you have a partially enclosed space which blocks the wind, you will do just fine.

    Now, the 2 kennels I have are open on all four sides but I have from fall to spring installed wind screens around all four sides of the kennels which are 10 ft x 10ft rectangles and 8 ft high. I have hung the heaters from the ceiling posts of the kennels and they work really well. Very easy to assemble. I have wall mounted heaters (different brand) on my deck and I can tell you that these would mount much easier than the ones I put on my deck. Piece of cake really. The package includes all of the hardware you need. I could mount these on a wall in less than 5 minutes. It took me less than that to hang them from the ceiling of the kennels.

    What about the remote? It works flawlessly and for my money it is essential, not just a convenience. I do not want to walk up to the heater and to turn it on or off if I do not have to. You can do it of course, but hitting the remote is far more convenient. It is easy to operate, self intuitive. You do not need instructions to operate it.

    As for heat, it has three levels. Level 1 is 900 watts, level 2 is 1200 watts and leverl 3 is 1500 watts. I find level 1 more than sufficient for temps in the 40s. I do not use it if 50 or above. (these are German Shepherd Dogs not people) That said, I am sure level one would be fine for the 50s for people. Level 2 I use for temps int he 30s. And Level 3 for the 20s and below. I have had the dogs out when the temperature was 5 degrees F and they did fine. Remember, these are infrared heaters, they heat objects not the air. So when the dogs stood or slept under the heaters, they were warm, despite the fact that air was quite cold.

    I warmly, no pun intended, recommend this product. It is first class in every respect.
  • SAVANNAH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Staying warm in the PNW
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024
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    We live in the PNW, the winds up here and the rain makes it cold. We have 2 of these on our deck. We love coming outside and having dinner in the winter on the deck, these 2 make it easy to sit outside and enjoy it more. Am from California, I do not like the cold. The pros, easy to install, works well. The con is the don't really blow heat around like I hoped it would. Still great buy for the price.
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    SAVANNAH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Staying warm in the PNW
    Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2024
    We live in the PNW, the winds up here and the rain makes it cold. We have 2 of these on our deck. We love coming outside and having dinner in the winter on the deck, these 2 make it easy to sit outside and enjoy it more. Am from California, I do not like the cold. The pros, easy to install, works well. The con is the don't really blow heat around like I hoped it would. Still great buy for the price.
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  • Xformer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good heat source for a covered patio as long as you have a low ceiling and not much wind
    Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2021
    I bought this for my open, backyard, covered patio. The ceiling is ~10 ft tall. I can sit directly under the heater and feel a nice blanket of warmth at any setting L1-L3. I will say that when it gets windy out, the effectiveness lessens but that's to be expected. If you have higher ceilings than this in an outdoor patio and/or a lot of wind passing through, you will probably be disappointed by the heat transfer.

    The GOOD:
    Mounting brackets while cheap are effective, easy to install and allow slight swiveling of the direction.
    Does not put out tons of light, it's very secluded looking per se. Many other models shine bright like the sun, this one does not.
    Has 3 heat settings.
    Has a remote control.

    The BAD:
    The remote control is a bit unresponsive at times and very cheaply made.
    When the remote doesn't work, there is a button on the unit but it doesn't seem to turn it off?
    The cord isn't long so be prepared to connect an industrial extension cord + run the cord either through the ceiling of your patio or across and down the wall to an outlet without it hanging dangerously.
    Wind basically kills its effectiveness.

    The UNKNOWN:
    Life of the unit: I've been using this regularly for almost a month now but making sure I use it in say 15-30 min intervals and turn it off. Hopefully it has a long life when used this way.
    Withstanding weather: The heating elements are not fully enclosed within the unit. It's an "open" heating element behind a cage situation. I live in Seattle. So I worry that natural moisture over time may break it, time will tell.
    My electric bill: It will be another month of use or so before I see how much power it actually draws/how much it costs in electricity to use the unit within the manner I have.

    Hopefully this review helps. I will say lastly that if it does work in your particular area, it's way better than having to fill propane tanks every month to keep a lantern type heater alive.
  • Rich N
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great heat!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2024
    Great looking heater with a remote to select the levels of heat. Works great with a lot of heat. I bought 2 as they were the perfect size for my gazebo.
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    Rich N
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great heat!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2024
    Great looking heater with a remote to select the levels of heat. Works great with a lot of heat. I bought 2 as they were the perfect size for my gazebo.
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  • Thomas Kuchemann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Heater
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2024
    I was skeptical because I was putting it outside under a gazebo on our back deck where we sit allot all year long with a propane fire pit. I was super surprised how much heat it gives off and we were sitting 4-5 feet away. I am ordering a second one for when it gets down below freezing. Great heater. Well made and easy to mount.
  • Brooke Thomas
    3.0 out of 5 stars Worked until it Didn’t
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2024
    Good Performance, but Lacking in Longevity

    I purchased two Dr. Heater electric patio heaters about a year ago and have used them very lightly. While they were working, they performed wonderfully and provided excellent warmth. Unfortunately, one of the heaters recently stopped working entirely.

    We followed all the troubleshooting steps, but nothing has resolved the issue. Given the minimal use these heaters have had, I expected better durability. While I can’t fault the performance when it was operational, the heater’s lifespan has been disappointing.

    This is a solid option if you’re looking for something effective in the short term, but based on my experience, its reliability over time leaves something to be desired. I would recommend considering this, but be mindful of the potential for limited durability.

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