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Dr. Infrared Heater · Updated October 2026

Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater: price & specs

Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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GoldDeskmark52/100#2 of 7 in class

The Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater is listed at $139 on drheaterusa.com as of 2026-10-20, #2 cheapest of 9 patio heaters (median $279); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 52/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 7 in class.

Verified Oct 20, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest patio heaters: Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-OTR 1500W Outdoor Infrared Heater — $79

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Amazon.com$109.98sold by Amazon.com(as of — Details)

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Is the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater a good buy?

At $139, the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater is #2 cheapest of the 9 patio heaters we track, where the median is $279. On the spec sheet, its heat output of 5200 BTU is the lowest of the 10, its height inches of 4 is the lowest of the 9, and its weight of 8 lb is below the median of the 9.

Specifications

Price (US)$139 US $139.00 current price on manufacturer store drheaterusa.com/products/dr-238 (shown marked down from $189.99, "Save $50.99"); identical $139.00 on sister-brand retailer iLivingUSA (ilivingusa.com/products/dr-238). Amazon listed only a EUR price (EUR 98.86, deliver-to-Germany), so not used for the USD figure.
BrandDr. Infrared Heater
Released—
Fuel typeelectric
Heat output (BTU)5200
Power watts1500
Mount typewall-ceiling
Heat technologycarbon-infrared
Coverage sq (ft)—
Height inches4
Weight (lb)8
Runtime (hr)—
Variable heat controlYes
Ignition typenone
Tip over protectionYes

Source: drheaterusa.com (read 2026-10-20) · corroborated by amazon.com (read 2026-07-11).

How we checked

The manufacturer store page (drheaterusa.com/products/dr-238) confirms this exact model DR-238 as a 1500-Watt, carbon-infrared, electric heater running off a standard 120V outlet, wall- or ceiling-mounted, with three adjustable heat settings (900W/1200W/1500W) and automatic tip-over plus over-temperature protection, priced at $139.00 (marked down from $189.99). Amazon's "From the manufacturer" block for the same "Model Number DR-238" corroborates the identity and supplies the stated 5200 BTU/hr heat output, 8-pound item weight, and 35"D x 8"W x 4"H dimensions (4" being the manufacturer-labeled height). Coverage area is not published and runtime is not applicable to a plug-in electric unit, so those are left blank; no release year is stated on either page.

Is the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater worth it vs cheaper patio heaters?

Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater against its closest cheaper and pricier patio heaters on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 9 ranked

ProductPriceFuel typeHeat output (BTU)Power wattsMount typeHeat technology
Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater this$139electric52001500wall-ceilingcarbon-infrared
Heat Storm Tradesman HS-1500-OTR 1500W Outdoor Infrared Heater$79electric52001500wall-ceilingcarbon-infrared
Mr. Heater F270770 11,000 BTU Tabletop Patio Heater$219.77propane11000—tabletop—

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater cost?

The Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater has a US price of $139 (US $139.00 current price on manufacturer store drheaterusa.com/products/dr-238 (shown marked down from $189.99, "Save $50.99"); identical $139.00 on sister-brand retailer iLivingUSA (ilivingusa.com/products/dr-238). Amazon listed only a EUR price (EUR 98.86, deliver-to-Germany), so not used for the USD figure.), as of 2026-10-20.

How does the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater compare on price?

At $139, the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater is #2 cheapest of the 9 patio heaters we track, where the median is $279.

What are the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater's key specs?

Dr. Infrared Heater DR-238 Carbon Infrared Outdoor Heater (Dr. Infrared Heater): Fuel type electric, Heat output (BTU) 5200, Power watts 1500, Mount type wall-ceiling, Heat technology carbon-infrared. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-10-20.

Price of record: $139 at drheaterusa.com, 2026-10-20. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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