- Does heat alone kill bed bugs and their eggs?
- Sustained heat above about 120°F kills bed bugs and eggs, which is the range this unit targets. Items must stay at temperature long enough, so use the included thermometer and timer rather than guessing.
- What can I treat with it?
- Anything that fits inside the tent and tolerates heat: clothing, bedding, bags, shoes and small items. It is not a whole-room heater, so mattresses, box springs and furniture frames need another method.
- How long does a treatment cycle take?
- The unit reaches its target temperature in a few minutes, but total cycle time depends on load size and item density. Follow the included guides and confirm with the thermometer before removing items.
- Is it loud?
- The multi-blade turbo fan spins at 2,600 RPM and is described as quiet. Expect a steady fan hum rather than silence, similar to a space heater on high.
- What comes in the box?
- The tent, the heater, a thermometer and timer, two support racks, and the owner's manual and guides.
- Is it a substitute for a professional treatment?
- No. It handles items you can bag and enclose. Bed bugs in seams, frames and wall voids usually need a professional whole-room heat treatment or targeted pesticide.
- Where is the Dr Infrared Heater Indoor Portable Space 1500W cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $109.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Dr Infrared Heater Indoor Portable Space 1500W?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including The Home Depot, Best Buy, Sylvane, Lowe's.