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product_id: 158708151
title: "DR-978 New Upgraded Dual Heating Hybrid Portable Infrared Space Heater, 1500W with Remote"
brand: "dr. infrared heater"
price: "$335.04"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 7
category: "Dr. Infrared Heater"
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# 1500W Dual Hybrid Heat High Volume Low Noise Blower UL Safety Certified with Auto Shutoff DR-978 New Upgraded Dual Heating Hybrid Portable Infrared Space Heater, 1500W with Remote

**Brand:** dr. infrared heater
**Price:** $335.04
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔥 Stay Warm, Stay Ahead: The Heater Your Smart Home Deserves

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DR-978 New Upgraded Dual Heating Hybrid Portable Infrared Space Heater, 1500W with Remote by dr. infrared heater
- **How much does it cost?** $335.04 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/158708151-dr-978-new-upgraded-dual-heating-hybrid-portable-infrared-space)

## Best For

- dr. infrared heater enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dr. infrared heater brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Kid & Pet Safe Design:** No exposed heating elements; stays warm to the touch for peace of mind in busy homes.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Airflow:** Larger blower delivers more heat with minimal noise—perfect for focused work or relaxation.
- • **Smart Thermostat & Timer:** Set your ideal temperature (50-86°F) with eco-friendly modes and a 12-hour auto shutoff timer.
- • **Powerful Dual Hybrid Heating:** Combines PTC & Infrared for rapid, radiant warmth that outperforms standard heaters.
- • **Certified Safety & Reliability:** UL and cUL certified with tip-over and overheat protection for worry-free, all-season use.

## Overview

The DR. INFRARED HEATER DR-978 is a US-engineered, 1500W portable space heater featuring a unique hybrid dual heating system that combines PTC and infrared technology for faster, more efficient warmth. It includes a high-volume, low-noise blower, smart thermostat controls with eco modes, and safety certifications (UL/cUL) with tip-over and overheat protection. Designed for indoor use in spaces up to 400 sq ft, it’s safe around children and pets, making it an ideal, reliable heating solution for modern homes and offices.

## Description

Dr Infrared Heater, newly engineered and designed in the US, is one of the best alternative and most efficient heating sources for your winters. The Dr Infrared Heater's Advanced Dual Heating Hybrid System, combining PTC and Quartz Infrared Element, keeps you warm this winter while saving on heating bills. Equipped with a Hybrid Dual Heating System , overheat protection, trip-over sensor and High Velocity Low Noise blower, the Dr Infrared Heater unique hybrid heating system increases the heat distribution and heat transfer rate and the result is heating your room to a comfortable temperature, fast. The Dr Infrared Heater is certified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and Canada, ensuring the highest safety standard. The Dr Infrared Heater is perfectly safe around children and pets and only gets warm to the touch. It does not have exposed heating elements that can cause a fire. The Dr Infrared Heater comes with Energy saving ECO Mode, High (run at 1500W) and Low (run at 1000W) setting. 120V 1500W, 12.5A, 60Hz . Engineered in San Francisco, CA.

Review: SUPER Warm Heater - For those who don’t know, all outlet space heaters are capped to 1500w maximum in the US. None of them really differ from each other they all produce the same amount of heat. NORMAL space heaters you see heat the AIR via convection. They warm the air, the air warms you. THIS heater heats not only through convection but ALSO radiation which is the same heat you feel from a fire outdoors. Radiation directly heats YOU and your clothes and anything in-front of it. You will feel MUCH more heat from this than your average space heater. It’s worth the price with a solid name brand company who stands behind their products. 5/5
Review: Great heater - I decided to put it on a little stand and not use the legs. Very easy to use. It worked and started to heat immediately. Very different heat. Very warm. Too warm. I usually try to heat my room to 70. I am older now and like it a little warmer. But cannot afford to turn on my entire house a/c heat strip. Electric bill was outrageous. I always used my propane fireplace. After the old one going bad and having carbon monoxide poisoning twice, i bought a new one . Well, $2000 later, the installer did something wrong and carbon monoxide poisoning again, the logs were buring. I had them take it out. But there was nothing like the heat of fire. The heat strip forced air just didnt warm up the house. It just blows air through the cold air. I never felt warm. I installed an electric fire place heater with a beautiful fake fireplace. It is great for spring and fall, but not for temps below 35. The house heater would turn on when the temperature in the house went below 65. Or else the house would never be able to warm up again . The fireplace could heat it right away, but not now. And i would keep the house on 59 at night. That is why i tried this little infrared hybred heater. It was wonderful last night. At 70, my living room/kitchen go too hot. I felt warm, not just the air around me. Set at 65 last night, I saw it go off and on. Test itself. Kept the room perfect. I sleep in the living room . In the morning, it was not freezing cold, the room temperature shows 68, the machine 65. Objects feel warmer, like my house phone. It is very plesant. The area i am heating is about 400 sq ft. Very comfortable. If i need to take a shower and go to the bedroom, I'll turn on the house heat, but thats only for a little while. I will try to turn this machine up and see how far this heat will travel through my little 1000 sq ft house . But for now, im just testing where i mainly stay and closing off the 3 rooms i don't use . It is quiet, there was never an original burn off odor, directions are easy to follow. I used ECO mode. The stand i used was so it was a little higher off the floor and i believe to make it more steady. Lets see how it does throughout the winter here in the mountains of NC. So far, i like it and not a bad price .

## Features

- Unique Hybrid Dual heating system PTC + Infrared with much higher heat output
- Larger blower that pushes out larger air volume with very low noise
- Perfectly safe around children and pets with no exposed heating elements. Heat rating (BTU/hour)-5200
- Thermostat regulates the heater and cycle on and off to maintain the set temperature 50-86F , Eco, high-1500W Low-1200W , 12hrs timer
- UL and cUL certified ensuring the highest safety standards-Tip-over and overheat shut off protection

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07XW1YWWH |
| Amperage | 12.5 Amps |
| Assembly required | No |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #33,978 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) #134 in Indoor Electric Space Heaters |
| Brand | DR. INFRARED HEATER |
| Burner type | Radiant |
| Care instructions | Dry Clean |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (2,162) |
| Form Factor | Cabinet |
| Fuel Type | Electric |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00850005348108 |
| Heating Coverage | 400 sq ft |
| Included Components | Heater, Remote Control, User Manual |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Item Weight | 10 pounds |
| Item model number | DR-978 |
| Manufacturer | Dr. Heater USA |
| Max Temperature Setting | 85 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Min Temperature Setting | 50 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Mounting Type | Freestanding |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 10"D x 9"W x 12"H |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home, Office |
| Room Type | Bedroom, Home Office, Kids Room, Living Room, Study Room |
| Special Feature | Adjustable Temperature, Electronic Thermostat, On Off Timer, Overheat Protection, Tip-Over Protection |
| UPC | 850005348108 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Warranty Description | 3-Year parts & components Limited Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** DR. INFRARED HEATER
- **Color:** Black
- **Form Factor:** Cabinet
- **Indoor/Outdoor Usage:** Indoor

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Cost to run??**
A: It depends on your cost per kWh from your electric company; at full power this will pull 1500 watts or 1.5 kW, so at 1 hour of runtime (always on) it would be 1.5 kWh. In Iowa my cost would be about 13 cents for an hour.

Do keep in mind once the room is up to temp, it won’t run constantly. 

This would be expensive if you ran it 24/7, about $100 at 13 cents an hour; again if it was always on for a whole month. But should be fairly inexpensive as supplementary heating and if you’re only using it from time to time.

To get an exact cost you’d have to plug it into a Watt meter and run it for a few days.

**Q: Is it FAR infrared heat?**
A: Yes

**Q: Is the heating and infrared element replaceable?  Is it available at Home Depot?**
A: I don't know the answer as I have never had to replace one in more than 5 years.  Home Depot does sell the furnace at a fair price.

**Q: Can this heat 650 square feet?**
A: It's sister version in wood has a description of being able to heat up to 1000 feet.  This is the same unit except not in wood.  So it should be able to heat 650 square feet.  The colder outside the longer it will run but being infrared, it won't take as much electricity as running an all electric heater full time.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SUPER Warm Heater
*by C***G on January 14, 2026*

For those who don’t know, all outlet space heaters are capped to 1500w maximum in the US. None of them really differ from each other they all produce the same amount of heat. NORMAL space heaters you see heat the AIR via convection. They warm the air, the air warms you. THIS heater heats not only through convection but ALSO radiation which is the same heat you feel from a fire outdoors. Radiation directly heats YOU and your clothes and anything in-front of it. You will feel MUCH more heat from this than your average space heater. It’s worth the price with a solid name brand company who stands behind their products. 5/5

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great heater
*by K***. on December 6, 2023*

I decided to put it on a little stand and not use the legs. Very easy to use. It worked and started to heat immediately. Very different heat. Very warm. Too warm. I usually try to heat my room to 70. I am older now and like it a little warmer. But cannot afford to turn on my entire house a/c heat strip. Electric bill was outrageous. I always used my propane fireplace. After the old one going bad and having carbon monoxide poisoning twice, i bought a new one . Well, $2000 later, the installer did something wrong and carbon monoxide poisoning again, the logs were buring. I had them take it out. But there was nothing like the heat of fire. The heat strip forced air just didnt warm up the house. It just blows air through the cold air. I never felt warm. I installed an electric fire place heater with a beautiful fake fireplace. It is great for spring and fall, but not for temps below 35. The house heater would turn on when the temperature in the house went below 65. Or else the house would never be able to warm up again . The fireplace could heat it right away, but not now. And i would keep the house on 59 at night. That is why i tried this little infrared hybred heater. It was wonderful last night. At 70, my living room/kitchen go too hot. I felt warm, not just the air around me. Set at 65 last night, I saw it go off and on. Test itself. Kept the room perfect. I sleep in the living room . In the morning, it was not freezing cold, the room temperature shows 68, the machine 65. Objects feel warmer, like my house phone. It is very plesant. The area i am heating is about 400 sq ft. Very comfortable. If i need to take a shower and go to the bedroom, I'll turn on the house heat, but thats only for a little while. I will try to turn this machine up and see how far this heat will travel through my little 1000 sq ft house . But for now, im just testing where i mainly stay and closing off the 3 rooms i don't use . It is quiet, there was never an original burn off odor, directions are easy to follow. I used ECO mode. The stand i used was so it was a little higher off the floor and i believe to make it more steady. Lets see how it does throughout the winter here in the mountains of NC. So far, i like it and not a bad price .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Strong little heater
*by K***R on September 8, 2025*

Good little heater, small footprint, and heats well. Its used at the job and doesn't trip the circuit breaker. Very satisfied with its performance.

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