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Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace Review

Name: Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace
Brand: Dr. Infrared
SKU: B0FQ9HBZ4R

7.2Good · out of 10Rated from the listing's specs, no buyer reviews yet

On paper, the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace gets the important things right: 1,500 watts of supplemental heat, a flame that runs without the heat and a thermostat. It makes most sense for a bedroom or a study that needs a little glow; we rate it 7.2/10 from its listing.

Price$199Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

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Specifications

Brand	Dr. Infrared
Category	Stoves & log-set inserts
Heater output	1500 W
Supply voltage	120 V
Installation type	Recessed (in-wall)
Controls	Remote
Thermostat	Stated in the listing
Timer	Up to 12 hours
Flame without heat	Stated in the listing
Safety	Overheat shut-off, ETL mark mentioned
Assembly	Arrives assembled, per the listing
ASIN	B0FQ9HBZ4R

Full listing title: DR. INFRARED HEATER DR-991 Portable Electric Fireplace Space Heater w/Humidifier & Remote, Infrared Heat, 3D Flame Effect, Timer, Quiet, 1500W, ETL Listed, Freestanding, LED Display

Listing evidence

Heater output	1500W Exact listing
Supply voltage	120V Exact listing
Installation type	Freestanding Exact listing

Updated October 2026

Exact listing, ASIN B0FQ9HBZ4R

Rating from a published formula

Compared with similar stoves

The two electric fireplace stoves closest to it on our rating, with a dated price.

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Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace

7.2Good · out of 10$199 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 1,500 W heater · Recessed (in-wall)
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7.3Good · out of 10$114.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 18 in wide · 1,500 W heater · Freestanding
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RealSmart 22" Infrared Stove, Black

7.1Good · out of 10$98.99 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

Stated: 22 in wide · 1,500 W heater · Freestanding
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Heater output, per the listing

The heat the listing states. Plenty to take the chill off the room you sit in; how far it reaches depends on your insulation, windows and ceiling, and our supplemental heat planner turns your room into a rough answer.

What it has going for it

What changes in your evenings

1,500 W. Supplemental heat for the room you sit in: it takes the edge off a cold evening while the furnace stays turned down. Real coverage depends on your insulation, windows and ceiling height. Our supplemental heat planner puts it in numbers for your room.

Flame without heat. The heater and the flame run separately, so you can have the glow in July without warming the room. The fireplace earns its place all year, not only in January.

Thermostat. Set a temperature and the heater cycles on its own instead of running flat out until you remember to turn it down.

Living room or bedroom?

For a bedroom or a study, the timer (up to 12 hours) switches it off after you fall asleep. The thermostat holds the temperature instead of baking the room. The flame runs without heat, so it can glow on a warm night too.

On balance it is happiest in a bedroom, a study or a cosy corner.

Great for you if…

You want the chill off one room on cold evenings
You want the glow all year, heat or no heat
You hate fiddling with the heat

Skip it if…

You want the width stated up front: the listing we read gives no width
You want it to replace your heating: it is supplemental heat for one room
You'd rather wait for buyer reviews: none are captured for this listing yet

What Dr. Infrared promises

The seller states, word for word, in the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace listing:

Enjoy the cozy ambiance of two adjustable flame brightness levels paired with efficient 1500W infrared heating that warms you directly without drying out the air.
Choose from 3 heat settings (High, Low, Auto), set a 12-hour timer, and adjust the built-in thermostat to your perfect temperature.
At under 20 lbs with a 6-foot cord, it’s easy to move and provides supplemental heat anywhere you need it.
Simply plug it into a standard 120V outlet for instant warmth and ambiance.

Hold these against the manual of the exact model before you order.

Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace, view 3

Size, power and what's in the box

What the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace listing names:

Heater: 1,500 W
120 V supply
Remote
Arrives assembled

What the listing names with it: Remote control, 6 ft power cord.

Tick them off on delivery day, before the cardboard goes out.

Pick the spot and the outlet before you order, and keep the manual's clearances.

Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace, view 4

Price and availability

$199 Price on Sep 30, 2026 · may have changed

The button opens the exact listing (ASIN B0FQ9HBZ4R), where today's price, stock and seller apply.

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Our take

The verdict

On the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace, 1,500 watts of supplemental heat is what caught our eye, and a flame that runs without the heat doesn't hurt either. No buyer reviews yet, so this Dr. Infrared electric fireplace stove has to win you over on paper. The catch with the Dr. Infrared: no stated width in the listing, while most picks here give one. We'd pick it if you want the chill off one room on cold evenings; otherwise, put it next to the Innoflame 18" Electric Stove first.

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Living with it

Delivery day

It arrives assembled, per the listing: unbox, place, plug in.

The first evening

Try the flame at a few brightness settings; lower often looks more real at night. The 1,500 W heater takes the chill off the room you sit in.

Day to day

The remote on the sofa arm, the thermostat set once, the timer for bedtime, and a quick dust of the glass now and then. Our maintenance guide has the rest.

Summer

Heater off, flame on: the glow stays on the wall in July without warming the room.

The one thing we'd check first

Before you add the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace to your cart: check the room, because 1,500 W is supplemental heat, so it warms the room you sit in, not the house.

Before you buy

Where it stands

Leave the clearance the manual asks for around it, and keep curtains and throws out of the way of the heater outlet.

Heat for your room

1,500 W stated. It is a supplemental heater for one room. Our 1,500 W guide explains what that output really covers.

The outlet

120 V, per the listing. Pick the outlet before you pick the finish: a free one close by, nothing heavy on the same circuit, and no extension cord. Our power requirements guide lists the questions to ask.

How it compares

How the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace stacks up against the closest alternative, the Innoflame 18" Electric Stove.

Criterion	Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace	Innoflame 18" Electric Stove
Our rating	7.2/10	7.3/10
Width	Not stated	18 in
Coverage claim	Not stated	400 sq ft
Flame without heat	Stated	Not stated

Pick the Innoflame 18" Electric Stove if you want our higher-rated option (7.3/10), with a wider unit (18 in) and a bigger coverage claim (400 sq ft); stay with the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace for a flame-only mode.

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The score in detail

How we rated it

Spec-based rating on a 4.5–8.5 scale: 4.5 + average of the 4 criteria × 0.4. Capped at 8.5 because no customer evidence is included.

Key specifications

7 / 10

Build, warranty & certifications

6 / 10

Listing documentation

7 / 10

Fit & compatibility

7 / 10

This product has no captured buyer-review record yet, so its rating comes from the documented listing alone: four criteria scored out of 10 (key specifications; build, warranty and certifications; listing documentation; fit and compatibility), placed on a 4.5–8.5 scale. Read the full methodology.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace any good?

We rate it 7.2/10 (good). The rating comes from its documented listing alone, as no customer-review record is captured yet.

What size and heater output does the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace state?

Its listing states a 1,500 W heater output, a 120 V supply and recessed (in-wall) installation. Those are the maker's figures, so check in the installation drawing whether the width means the frame, the firebox or the opening. Our supplemental heat planner puts 1,500 W in context for your room.

What power supply does the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace need?

The listing states 120 V and a 1,500 W heater. Read the supply, plug and circuit conditions on the exact listing and in the manual before you order, and never run a heater on an extension cord or a shared power strip. Anything beyond an existing standard outlet, hardwiring or 240 V included, is a job for a licensed electrician.

What do you get with the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace?

Its listing states a 1,500 W heater, a flame that runs without the heat, a thermostat, an infrared quartz heater, a 12-hour timer and a plug-in setup. Those are the seller's figures; for how real the flames look in a living room and how loud the fan runs at night, the buyer reviews are the better guide.

What should I check before ordering the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace?

Where it stands: leave the clearance the manual asks for around it, and keep curtains and throws out of the way of the heater outlet. Heat for your room: 1,500 W stated. It is a supplemental heater for one room. Our 1,500 W guide explains what that output really covers. The outlet: 120 V, per the listing. Pick the outlet before you pick the finish: a free one close by, nothing heavy on the same circuit, and no extension cord. Our power requirements guide lists the questions to ask.

Where can I buy the Dr. Infrared Heater DR-991 Fireplace?

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