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Dr. Infrared Heater DR-966 240-Volt Hardwired Shop Garage Commercial Heater, 3000 Watt / 6000 Watt

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Brand DR. INFRARED HEATER
Special Feature Manual Thermostat, Overheat Protection, Adjustable Tilt Head
Color Grey
Indoor/Outdoor Usage Indoor
Product Dimensions 14.5"D x 13"W x 14.5"H
Power Source
Electric
Heating Method
Forced Air
Item Weight
27 Pounds
Heat Output
6000 Watts

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  • Heavy Duty 240V Single Phase 3000/6000W Commercial Electric Heater
  • Hardwired. Power cord not included in the unit
  • UL/CUL Listed Wall or Ceiling Mounted Heater. Bracket Included
  • Adjustable Thermostat with HIGH and LOW Setting
  • 5 Adjustable Louvers for to Direct Airflow

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Dr. Infrared Heater DR-966 240-volt Hardwired Shop Garage Commercial Heater, 3000-watt/6000-watt

Need safe, comfort and quick heat? This DR966 3000/6000W industrial heater can be easily installed in either your new or remodeled building. Dr966 can be your primary or auxiliary heat source for your garage, factories, stores, warehouses, workshops, schools, churches, hospitals, dormitories or any exposed areas. DR966 uses spiral steel metal sheath electric heating elements with low sheath temperatures provide uniform heat and long service life. Plus a large, matched, dynamically 8" fan provide maximum air flow with minimum turbulence and noise, gently distributes warmth through your area.

Totally enclosed, thermally protected, heavy duty ball bearing motor features permanently lubricated provides long life and low maintenance. Built-in adjustable thermostat allows to set your desire style.

Rugged stamped steel front cover with five-way adjustable louvers for easy control airflow. Ceiling and wall mounting bracket are included. Finished in a gray epoxy paint.

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Need safe, comfort and quick heat? This DR-966 3000W/6000W industrial heater can be easily installed in either your new or remodeled building. Dr966 can be your primary or auxiliary heat source for your garage, factories, stores, warehouses, workshops, schools, churches, hospitals, dormitories or any exposed areas. DR-966 uses spiral steel metal sheath electric heating elements with low sheath temperatures provide uniform heat and long service life. Plus a large, matched, dynamically 8" fan provide maximum air flow with minimum turbulence and noise, gently distributes warmth through your area. Totally enclosed, thermally protected, heavy duty ball bearing motor features permanently lubricated provides long life and low maintenance. Built-in adjustable thermostat allows to set your desire style. Rugged stamped steel front cover with five-way adjustable louvers for easy control airflow. Ceiling and wall mounting bracket are included. Finished in a gray epoxy paint. UL & CUL Listed. 1 Year parts and labor Warranty.

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Customer Ratings
4.54.5 out of 5 stars1,596
4.34.3 out of 5 stars159
4.44.4 out of 5 stars1,105
4.44.4 out of 5 stars132
4.44.4 out of 5 stars1,105
4.24.2 out of 5 stars186
Heat output
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4.5
4.3
3.7
Temperature Control
4.1
3.9
3.9
4.6
3.9
3.6
Easy to install
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power source
Electric
Corded Electric
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Hard-Wired
heating method
Forced Air
Convection
Forced Air
Forced Air
Forced Air
Forced Air
wattage
6000 watts
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6000 watts
heating coverage
600 sq ft
170 square feet
1250 square feet
592 square feet
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heat output
6000 watts
20000 btus
7500 watts
17065 btus
17060 btus
20477 btus
weight
27 pounds
17 pounds
24 pounds
24.4 pounds
10.64 kilograms
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Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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1,596 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the heat output, performance, value, instructions, and quality of the space heater. For example, they mention that it heats up the room quite fast, the coil in it doesn't get red hot, and that the built-in thermostat works just fine. They appreciate the value for money, saying it's a great product for the price. They also like the documentation, saying the instructions are extremely good. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and value of the product.

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289 customers mention206 positive83 negative

Customers like the heat output of the space heater. For example, they say it's a great product, it heats up the room quite fast, and the coil in it doesn't get red hot. Some mention that it provides a steady stream of warm air that takes a bit to heat a space. That said, most are happy with the long life and low maintenance.

"...The garage is well insulated but was otherwise unheated...." Read more

"I have big block garage and it's not insulated yet but it heats it good enough during cold times not great heat but it's because I have old block..." Read more

"...That thinking is working out great for me as the garage is always plenty warm and the heater never seems to be running when I go in at random times..." Read more

"...Each louver can be moved independently.2) The louvers get hot in use, but are not too hot to be moved by hand while the unit is set to 6000..." Read more

225 customers mention204 positive21 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the space heater. They mention that it works well, runs smoothly, and has no issues. Some say that the built-in thermostat works just fine. Overall, most are happy with the quality and appearance of the product.

"...to seal up certain area's but it was easy to wire up also it's been running good I only use my garage to work on automobile sometimes in winter" Read more

"...My first and continued impression is WOW. It looks great, seems well built, installed with ease to one of my garage door track angle iron drops..." Read more

"...No too happy about that.It does work better than my kerosene heater without the bad smell and costs less to use...." Read more

"...I would definitely buy again. The thermostat works quite well. I don’t understand the complaints...." Read more

86 customers mention64 positive22 negative

Customers like the value of the space heater. They say it's a great product for the price, cost effective to run, and has solid construction. Some mention that the heater works well and is a good buy.

"...work better than my kerosene heater without the bad smell and costs less to use...." Read more

"...It was definitely a good buy for the money it keeps the area that I work in most, at my workbench, quite comfortable...." Read more

"...The heater itself works fine when it works. It has a very poor quality thermostat...." Read more

"...put this up in my basement, keeps an nice even temperature and cost effective to run." Read more

78 customers mention70 positive8 negative

Customers like the instructions for the space heater. They say it's very easy to install, wire up, and straight forward. They also mention that the documentation is extremely good.

"I've had the Dr. Heater DR966 for 2 weeks. It was easy to install and within about 10 minutes of turning it on I realized it would be a gamechanger..." Read more

"...I have old block and have to seal up certain area's but it was easy to wire up also it's been running good I only use my garage to work on..." Read more

"...It looks great, seems well built, installed with ease to one of my garage door track angle iron drops (great location by the way) and manages to..." Read more

"I waited several months of use before writing this review. It was relatively easy and straightforward to install...." Read more

68 customers mention48 positive20 negative

Customers like the quality of the space heater. They mention that it's well-made, has a heavy-duty ball bearing motor, and the blower is excellent in strength. They also appreciate the solid construction and the fact that it has never tripped.

"...The general quality seems very good. I'm sure every garage heater has some kind of manufacturing quirk...." Read more

"...My first and continued impression is WOW. It looks great, seems well built, installed with ease to one of my garage door track angle iron drops..." Read more

"...Build quality is mediocre and the bracket has rust marks on it so 4 stars." Read more

"...The garage door is solid wood and is sealed at the top, bottom and the sides. I would say my garage is very well insulated...." Read more

46 customers mention33 positive13 negative

Customers like the noise level of the space heater. For example, they mention it's amazingly quiet, and does not require a cool down. That said, some say the fan noise is there but it'll be acceptable.

"...It is always on high. The fan is fairly quiet. It does not throw the air far at all, maybe 8 feet and that is being generous...." Read more

"I have it dialed in at about 68 degrees. The fan is relatively quiet and gives a good air flow...." Read more

"...The heater fan is loud in my opinion (can even hear it from the other side of the garage door)...." Read more

"...It is surprisingly quiet. It's mounted directly to the ceiling under my daughter's room and she can't hear it run...." Read more

18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the comfort of the space heater. They mention that it keeps the shop very comfortable and everyone happy. Some say that it'll make it comfortable on a cold day in about 45 minutes. They also say that the heater is well balanced and smooth.

"...money it keeps the area that I work in most, at my workbench, quite comfortable...." Read more

"...Tight fit, should stay there and it'll keep that screw from piercing anything and shorting. Dr. Heater *really* needs to fix that." Read more

"...Unit is fairly quite and feels good standing about 5 ft in front of it...." Read more

"...This units fan is a bit noisy but it is very well balanced and smooth. The overall design and manufacturing quality is excellent...." Read more

19 customers mention7 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery life of the space heater. Some mention that it stays on longer, keeps up nicely, and cycles on and off fine. Others say that it shuts off after 15 minutes or so, and the unit wants to run continuously.

"...The only issue I have is the fan is a little weak and does not move enough air." Read more

"...This heater heats my 2000 sq-ft house so fast it doesnt have to run much. which keeps my overall electricity bill down...." Read more

"...This was easy, and now it stays on longer. It still shuts itself off after awhile, but that's fine, because it stays on long enough to heat my..." Read more

"...IT CANNOT HANDLE THE LOAD." Read more

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I installed this heater in my 8X12 greenhouse, The high setting of 6000 watts is overwhelming so I keep it on the low setting of 3000 watts and it cycles on and off as needed to keep my greenhouse around 75 to 80 degrees. It actually lowered my electric bill due to being more efficient than the 110 v 1500 watt heater I was using before I installed this one.
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ZombieKLR
5.0 out of 5 stars Works well, no problems, easy installation, great price.
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020
Color: GreyVerified Purchase
I've had the Dr. Heater DR966 for 2 weeks. It was easy to install and within about 10 minutes of turning it on I realized it would be a gamechanger for my garage workshop (in Montana). The garage is well insulated but was otherwise unheated. Normally when outdoor temperatures dip to zero, the garage temperature drops to around freezing, which basically made it useless for trying to use hand tools with bare hands. The new Dr. Heater puts out plenty of heat. I generally run it at 6000 watts for about 20 minutes and then drop it back to 3000 watts and back off on the thermostat. Then I stay out there in comfort for hours... My only very minor concern with the construction of this unit is that a sharp sheet metal screw sticks into the enclosure for the wire connections. Although unlikely, I figured that it was possible for a wire to come in contact with the sharp screw point and combined with years of vibration from the fan, the wire insulation could erode and allow a short. I fixed this by simply reversing the screw so that the point was on the outside. I would not at all consider that screw a reason not to buy this unit. The general quality seems very good. I'm sure every garage heater has some kind of manufacturing quirk. I chose this unit because I noticed that there were very few reviews describing outright failures, unlike many of the other space heaters on Amazon. I made a guess that because this one was lower cost and simpler that it may therefore be less prone to failure. So far, so good. I currently have complete confidence in what I've bought. As far as wiring, I noticed 10 gauge wiring in the unit. I already had approximately 15 feet of 10 gauge AWG coming from my circuit box and a 30A 240V breaker. I've used this heater a lot the last 2 weeks without tripping the circuit breaker or heating up the wiring. Would I buy it again???: YES. P.S.: I made the effort to give you a thorough review because I literally read about 100 outstanding reviews about this and other space heaters.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Works well, no problems, easy installation, great price.
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2020
I've had the Dr. Heater DR966 for 2 weeks. It was easy to install and within about 10 minutes of turning it on I realized it would be a gamechanger for my garage workshop (in Montana). The garage is well insulated but was otherwise unheated. Normally when outdoor temperatures dip to zero, the garage temperature drops to around freezing, which basically made it useless for trying to use hand tools with bare hands. The new Dr. Heater puts out plenty of heat. I generally run it at 6000 watts for about 20 minutes and then drop it back to 3000 watts and back off on the thermostat. Then I stay out there in comfort for hours... My only very minor concern with the construction of this unit is that a sharp sheet metal screw sticks into the enclosure for the wire connections. Although unlikely, I figured that it was possible for a wire to come in contact with the sharp screw point and combined with years of vibration from the fan, the wire insulation could erode and allow a short. I fixed this by simply reversing the screw so that the point was on the outside. I would not at all consider that screw a reason not to buy this unit. The general quality seems very good. I'm sure every garage heater has some kind of manufacturing quirk. I chose this unit because I noticed that there were very few reviews describing outright failures, unlike many of the other space heaters on Amazon. I made a guess that because this one was lower cost and simpler that it may therefore be less prone to failure. So far, so good. I currently have complete confidence in what I've bought. As far as wiring, I noticed 10 gauge wiring in the unit. I already had approximately 15 feet of 10 gauge AWG coming from my circuit box and a 30A 240V breaker. I've used this heater a lot the last 2 weeks without tripping the circuit breaker or heating up the wiring. Would I buy it again???: YES. P.S.: I made the effort to give you a thorough review because I literally read about 100 outstanding reviews about this and other space heaters.
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Marco
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Heater
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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I have big block garage and it's not insulated yet but it heats it good enough during cold times not great heat but it's because I have old block and have to seal up certain area's but it was easy to wire up also it's been running good I only use my garage to work on automobile sometimes in winter
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just what the Doctor Ordered
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2017
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This heater far exceeded my expectations given the numerous reviews here that slam this little guy as a no good heater. All I can think is that those with trouble either wired it wrong, have very drafty garages, or were expecting way too much out of it in the first place. I purchased this unit to heat a dethatched fully insulated (walls, ceiling, and garage doors themselves) 24x22 garage that I use to store two collector cars. My first and continued impression is WOW. It looks great, seems well built, installed with ease to one of my garage door track angle iron drops (great location by the way) and manages to keep my garage at a more than comfortable temperature on the LOW setting with the dial set at somewhere less than half of its highest rotation. It is a fully analog control panel so setting it to a specific temperature is not an option, although another poster did mention use of a Honeywell Thermostat for such precision. I did also buy the separate Honeywell Thermostat but decided not to use it due to the added hassle and also figured I just want to run it as low as it will go. That thinking is working out great for me as the garage is always plenty warm and the heater never seems to be running when I go in at random times, so its not working too hard. Regarding the install, I took the book to my local electrical supply store where an old head who knows his stuff pulled out a calculator and ran some load calculations and determined that 10 wire and a 30amp breaker were in fact sufficient to run this puppy. After install I did run on its highest setting for about 30 hours and the breaker never tripped and my garage got up to about 80 degrees on a day when it was about 35 outside. I like the unit so much I have decided to get two more for my 40 x 28 foot garage that serves as our primary garage. This one has insulated doors but the walls and ceiling are totally uninsulated so will be an interesting test, but again, just looking to take the sharp edge off the cold so I anticipate a good outcome. Will update in a couple weeks once these are installed.
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David O
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Heater - But you should have some insulation in the garage
Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2019
Color: GreyVerified Purchase
Installed into a 650 Sqft, 3-bay Insulated garage. Unless its below -20 degrees Celsius, it does a fine job of warming up garage to work in or melt snow off the cars. If you have steel garage doors that are not insulated, you should at a minimum start there with 4'x8' sheets of foil-backed styrofoam insulation that you can cut into pieces to snap into the door sectionals and tape the seams. Throwing up fiberglass bats between the wall studs is a very quick job. Drywall is an added bonus. This is an expensive unit to run, so you will make back what ever you spend on insulation. Highly recommended you use 10/2 or 8/2 armored cable to hard wire it. At 240v, you don't want to ever nick a a flexible dryer type plug cord. That voltage is enough to knock your balance off a ladder. I installed a mini 2-space breaker panel in the garage, wired to the main panel with 10/3 wire. (You should not bunch high current cables with other cables back to the main panel. Stove and Dryer runs are always given their own stud holes and space to avoid over heating). In the mini-breaker panel I plugged in a 15-30-30-15 quad breaker. The 30-30 is tied together for 240v and acts like a switch for the heater. Extra piece of mind, the heater has no power. The other two 15 breakers, I use for 2 additional 15a dedicated 120v outlets for tools. Obviously, I can't use them when the heater is in 6,000w mode, but they can be used at same time at 3,000w mode, or whenever the heater is off. The heater looks great and runs quiet, and the thermostat works accurately. I have left it on for 3 days at a time with no issues. You should run at 80% capacity for a 240v-30a (7,200w) circuit. And 6,000w is very close to that. As others have mentioned, you won't find a 35a breaker. Highly recommended purchase.
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bill
5.0 out of 5 stars Works great
Reviewed in Canada on November 24, 2023
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Hook up is easy and work really well.
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Roland Lemire
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeping Golden Age Club comfortable while saving $.
Reviewed in Canada on December 5, 2014
Color: GreyVerified Purchase
Got 2 of these absolutely what was required. Very pleased. This is context. Very large community center in church basement (7200 sq. ' with 14 ' ceiling). Church has central heating, therefore obliged to heat entire building when community center was being used. These have allowed us to maintain 18 C in rest of church while raising the temperature to 22 C in community center. The 2 units will raise the temperature by 4 degrees in under an hour at 3000 Watts each and in about 25 minutes at 6000 Watts. So they are turned on via a timer before the event, raise temp to required level, also burns off the humidity. Golden age, Bridge Club etc. super happy. So what we are spending more on electricity which is more than offset by not having to turn up thermostat in the church section, which is 12,000 sq. ' with 90 ' ceiling. After 1 month we have seen electrical bill climb by about 2% but our gas bill has dropped by 7%. The net saving is about 500$. So given 2 units cost us about 1400$ installed that's about 3 month payback period. If you are not using this as a main heating system but as a supplementary point system, is a great solution. Especially in Québec ( -20 C today) with electricity at 6 cents KWh. this is a great solution. The ability to use (low 3000 Watt and high 6000 Watt is bonus as allows us to adjust for outside temperature. As a primary heating system who knows but to address our problem turned out great.
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daystar
4.0 out of 5 stars Look good
Reviewed in Canada on December 6, 2019
Color: GreyVerified Purchase
Seems like a well make reliable heater we’ll see after winter is done how it performs.
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Steve Leger
5.0 out of 5 stars Garage heaters
Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2024
Color: GreyVerified Purchase
I bought two of these for a garage 40 x 60 with 14 foot ceilings heats it no problem it is well insulated though
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