It is IP55 certified and has a weatherproof rating, which means it can withstand all weather conditions. An infrared heater wouldn't be the best choice to heat up a large room, but they're great for spaces like a small kitchen or bedroom, office, or breakfast nook," says Mallory Micetich, vice president of corporate communications at Angi and an expert in consumer protection and small home living. The far-infrared rays of the Bio Sari Marble infrared heater are 10-12 µm which is the best for the human body Smart and safe: features an extra-wide base stand and tip-over protection.

If you're looking for a compact yet feature-packed heater that fits under your office desk, look no further than this ETL-certified model. Independent testing found the 1500W BioSari Marble Infrared Heater brought the temperature in a 10m2 room to the ideal temperature of 25º C in around 60 minutes, while oil-filled heaters of similar wattage took around 2 hours to heat the same sized room to just under 20º C. Unlike a convection heater, which warms the air in a room, an infrared heater uses radiation to directly warm people and objects; the feeling is comparable to being warmed by sunlight.

We also noticed that the Eco LED light only comes on when the temperature drops below 68 degrees, which might not be helpful for those who like it warmer. It costs approximately 30 cents an hour to run an infrared heater," Micetich adds, "but this also depends on where you live and the unit size. During testing, we were impressed by how realistic the glow was able to replicate the appearance and ambiance of a real firebox.

Featuring Mongolian marble cut into slices and embedded with heating elements, this makes it the most efficient heating device on the market today in terms of radiant heat emitted…30% more far infrared rays than any other type of heating elements.Additionally, the unit is quite sturdy thanks to its wheels, making it difficult to overturn in most cases. It's designed to look like a wood stove, with a flickering flame effect complete with fake logs and embers.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalised ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. One potential issue we encountered is that the timer can only be set with the remote, which could be problematic if it is ever lost.Mallory Micetich, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Angi (formerly Angie's List) and an expert in consumer protection and small home living. This model, like the others on our recommended list, is loaded with safety features meant to keep you safe while you're using the heater. We originally tested this box-shape model at home but have since tested it in our lab along with 43 other space heaters.