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Dr. Infrared Heater DR-968

#5 · Best for Large Primary Bedrooms (Output Over Silence)
7.6 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $104.99 Amazon
Our verdict
A reasonable choice for big bedrooms where heat output matters more than silence. For ordinary bedrooms and light sleepers, the picks above fit better.

Pros

  • Fast warm-up in Bob Vila's test
  • Digital thermostat, 12-hour timer and remote
  • Tip-over and overheat protection
  • 3-year warranty

Cons

  • Low fan hum
  • Standby light in a dark room
  • Heavy cabinet, about 19–25 lb
  • Not the quietest option

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Last reviewed October 25, 2026
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Review

What to know about Dr. Infrared Heater DR-968

A cabinet-style 1,500 W heater that pairs infrared quartz with PTC elements and a fan, with a digital thermostat (50–85°F), a 12-hour timer, a remote, and tip-over and overheat protection. Bob Vila's best overall energy-efficient pick ('just a slight hum'; the room rose 10°F in 33 minutes) and HGTV's pick for large rooms. Suits big primary bedrooms.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

This is not a sleep-first pick. In Bob Vila's test the room rose 10°F in 33 minutes with just a slight hum from the fan, and HGTV picks it for large rooms.

It has tip-over and overheat protection, a 3-year warranty and full remote and timer controls. If your primary bedroom is too big for a compact heater, it delivers more output.

What to know

Skip it if you are a very light sleeper. The fan hums, and Bob Vila says the standby light feels unnecessary, which matters in a dark room.
Performance

Score breakdown

Noise & Sleep-Friendliness

Independent noise results (CR noise score, measured dB from Bob Vila, Tom's Guide and Reviewed) count above manufacturer dB claims. Fanless designs, low-speed or ECO operation, and no harsh clicking or beeping all help.

7.4
Bob Vila: a slight hum from the fan. No dB figure.
Safety

Tip-over and overheat shutoff, ETL/UL listing, hot-surface and exhaust temperatures (CR), child lock, and the brand's recall history.

7.5
Tip-over and overheat protection. The UL listing comes only from a retailer spec.
Heating Performance

How quickly and evenly the heater warms a typical 150–250 sq ft bedroom in independent tests.

8.6
Room rose 10°F in 33 minutes in Bob Vila's test.
Bedroom Usability

Thermostat precision (digital vs. mechanical), sleep/auto-off timer, remote, display brightness, size and weight, and how easy it is to place 3 ft from bedding.

6.9
Remote, timer and digital thermostat, but the standby light and 19–25 lb weight count against it.
Health & Materials

Whether a fan stirs up dust, first-use odors, flame-retardant (V-0) housings, filters, and repairability and warranty length.

6.5
Fan-assisted. 3-year warranty.
Value

Street price relative to performance, safety and warranty.

7.4
$104.99 is fair for its large-room output.
Specifications

Dr. Infrared Heater DR-968 specs

Design

Heater type
Infrared quartz + PTC, fan-assisted

Noise

Fanless (no blower)
No
Manufacturer-rated noise
39 dB

Safety

Tip-over shutoff
Yes
Overheat protection
Yes
Safety listing (ETL/UL)
UL

Controls

Thermostat type
Digital (50–85°F)
Max timer
12 hours
Remote control
Yes

Ownership

Warranty
3 years
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