The Best Infrared Heaters Tested in 2023

Folks who spend lots of time in the garage all year long may want a safe, reliable infrared heater to stay comfortable. Dr. Infrared Heater’s DR-988 model can pump out between 14,335 and 19,110 BTUs—for perspective, 18,500 BTUs of heat can bring a 600-square-foot garage to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. It features an adjustable thermostat for dialing in the ideal temperature and a large fan to spread the heat evenly throughout the space. Although this fan produces more noise than most infrared units, it doesn’t exceed 45 decibels (within the noise range of an average fridge). It also has a carrying handle for easy transport.

Safety features include an automatic overheating shutoff and a mesh safety screen in front of the fan. Although a few more safety measures would have been nice, the unit is safety certified by Underwriter Laboratories. Instead of a typical 110-volt power source, it requires a 240-volt power source that needs a dedicated 30-amp fuse.

We’ve tested this heater several times now, and it really does produce quite a bit of heat. It is compact, but the setup is not simple. The problem is that this particular heater’s required volt power, and the receptacle that works with it is a NEMA #6-30P (which was difficult for us to find). But, if you have the ability to run this infrared heater in your garage, it’ll definitely pump out the heat.

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Get the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-988 infrared heater at Amazon, Lowe’s, The Home Depot, or Target.