Sunheat Review | Mirage Infrared Heaters

Compare Sunheat 1500RC Vs. Comfort Furnace
	Comfort Furnace	Sunheat 1500RC (quoted source: sunheat.com)
Thermostat	Microproccessor controlled thermostat with digital temperature display, accurate to a single degree.	"Thermostatically Controlled" - Digital Thermostat (+/- 1 degree).
Heat Output BTU Rating	5600	~ 5000
Stainless Steel Diffusion Coils	Yes. Enhances the heating efficiency and increases the life-expectancy of the system (see below).	No.
Heating Elements	Commercial-grade, quartz infrared elements paired with stainles steel diffusion coils.	"Six Infrared Heat Tubes Inside Copper Tubing."
Copper Use	Copper-lined heating chamber which enhances the production of healthy ions released into the air.	"Infrared heat tubes inside copper tubing." Heat Exchanger: 3 Cylinders / 24 oz. Cured Copper / 1 Copper Heat Deflector
Advanced Auto-Sync Remote Control with Digital Display	Yes! The UV models have an Advanced Auto Sync remote control with digital read out.	No.
Digital Temperature Display	Yes.	Yes.
Delayed Start Function	Yes. Saves money when you are not at home, but allows you to begin heating before you return.	Yes.
Filter	Lifetime, washable filter with electrostatic qualities that capture 97% of allergens.	"Lifetime - metal frame washable, 3 ply" filter.
Fan System	Low RPM laminar low, ball-bearing fan in UV models; ultra-quiet scroll cage fan in the the XL models.	"Fluid Dynamic Bearings" fan
Temperature Sync	Yes. Synchronizes the infrared heater to match your home's thermostat, so they work in harmony.	No.
Ultraviolet Air Purification	Yes. Comfort Furnace UV models purify your air of viruses, bacteria, mold and other airborne pathogens.	No.
Warranty	3-year manufacturer's warranty. 5-year Protection Plan available with bumper-to-bumper coverage, plus Lifetime Bulb Replacement.	3-year manufacturer warranty.
Unit's Life Expectancy	15-20 years.	Published rating not found.
Design, Style & Craftsmanship (You Decide)
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11/25/2011: This page represents an updated version of our comparison between Sunheat and Comfort Furnace heaters. It was brought to our attention that the Sunheat heater reviewed was no longer in production, and could thus be construed as misleading. We were unaware of this fact, and so updated this page on the very day we received notification of the issue. The statement that the out-of-date Sunheat we were reviewing uses “flawed soda-can-like” heating chambers was simply an expression used based on our opinion and assessment of the design. Some took issue with this expression, and so we have withdrawn it. The statement that the wire nuts are exposed to the heating chamber does not apply to the currently reviewed heater, so has been removed. The statement that the out-of-production model of the Sunheat reviewed had a thermostat that was not accurate and that the fan was one of the noisiest on the market was a matter of opinion based on our comparison to other heaters including the 2012 Comfort Furnace. The model which we review on this updated page is the one featured in the comparison section at sunheat.com as of this date. We maintain our belief that the Comfort Furnace is a far superior infrared heater, even when compared to this currently-featured Sunheat model.