Encyclpo 11-E0300 Review — Fast, Quiet Infrared Tower Heat

There’s cold, and then there’s “why did I come out here?” cold — the kind you get on a covered porch in the morning, or in a garage where the concrete never warms up. You don’t always need to heat an entire space. Sometimes you just want your hands to work again.

The Encyclpo 11-E0300 shows up a lot in real-life setups like screened lanais, covered patios, garages, basements, and even bedrooms. Customers keep coming back to the same idea: it’s quick, quiet, and easy to move around.

Here’s what matters up front: this is infrared radiant heat. Think warm spotlight, not whole-house furnace. When you aim it at people, it can feel amazing. When you expect it to heat open air like a giant propane mushroom heater, you’re going to be disappointed.

Quick verdict

If you want fast, quiet warmth for a covered patio, screened porch, or a garage “me zone,” this heater delivers the kind of heat you feel right away. People like the slim tower shape, the simple controls, and the safety shutoffs that make it feel less stressful around pets. The catch is coverage: outdoors, you’ll want it close — and quality is a little inconsistent, with a handful of reports of early failures or a knob/dial that doesn’t hold up.

What the heat feels like in real life

Flip it on and you get that instant “sun hitting your skin” feeling customers describe. It doesn’t wait around to warm the air first. You feel it on your legs and torso pretty quickly, which is why it’s popular for porch coffee, garage workouts, and workbench time.

The catch is simple: it’s directional. Stand in front of it and you’ll get cozy. Move off to the side and the warmth fades. One owner describes it like sitting by a fire — front is warm, back stays cold — which is honestly a pretty fair way to picture infrared.

That directional feel can be a perk if you’re trying not to overheat the whole area. In a screened room or a covered patio, it’s easy to aim it at the seats you’re actually using and keep the rest of the space normal.

Coverage — the realistic story

Coverage is where expectations make or break this heater.

Some buyers say it “heats a large area well” and even bought multiples for bigger spaces like business garages or weekly outdoor gatherings. A few people talk about sitting outside for hours during events and staying comfortable, especially when the heater is placed near the group.

Other owners have the opposite experience. They describe needing the heater almost touching them to feel anything on a cold night outdoors. That’s not them being picky — open air steals heat fast, and 1500 watts can only do so much when the space is basically infinite.

A more realistic way to think about it: it’s excellent for 1–2 people at close range. It can also work nicely for a small seating cluster if the space is sheltered (screened, covered, low wind). If you’re trying to warm a whole open deck like it’s an enclosed room, you’ll probably end up chasing the heat around.

Where it shines (and where it doesn’t)

A pattern that comes up again and again: people love it in semi-outdoor spaces. Screened lanais, covered patios, porches, pool houses — those setups give the heat a fighting chance. One customer with a large screened-in lanai says it made winter meals outside comfortable, and they liked being able to roll or carry it to wherever they were sitting.

Garages are another common win. Lots of owners aren’t trying to heat the whole garage to a perfect temperature. They aim it at themselves while working on a car, lifting weights, or doing a quick project. In that use case, buyers describe it as “toasty” and a big improvement.

The miss tends to happen in wide-open outdoor spaces, windy conditions, or when someone expects “whole room” performance from radiant heat. A few reviews are blunt: great heater, just not for open outdoor heating the way they hoped.

Heat settings — the ones you’ll actually use

You get three levels: 600W, 900W, and 1500W. That spread is more useful than it sounds.

On milder nights, customers mention living on the middle setting and staying comfortable on a porch or in a screen room. When it gets colder, the high setting is where the “wow, that’s hot” comments show up. A couple of people even say they had to turn it down because they got too warm.

Low power has its place too. Some owners like it indoors on very cold nights where they want a gentle warm-up, not a blasting heater vibe.

Controls & everyday use

This heater is simple — and for a lot of people, that’s the point. Owners talk about controls being easy and located up top, with heat changing quickly when you adjust it.

There’s one wrinkle: remote and timer expectations are all over the place. A few buyers mention a remote being handy, and some talk about timer-style convenience. Others say there’s no remote and they don’t miss it because the heater warms so fast anyway.

If remote control is a must-have for you, don’t assume. Double-check the exact version in the listing you’re buying, because customers clearly aren’t all getting the same experience.

Real-world setup tips (what owners do that works)

Treat it like a heat spotlight. Put it near the seating or the workbench, not across the space. People who aim it “at the humans” tend to be happier than people who aim it at the room.

Shelter matters more than you think. Screened and covered spaces come up constantly in positive feedback. Wind is where heaters like this struggle.

Give it a stable, flat spot. The base is generally described as solid, but tip-over protection can trigger if it’s bumped. A level surface cuts down on surprise shutoffs.

Use a dedicated outlet when you can. A few buyers mention better results plugged directly into the wall (not a surge strip), and it’s just good practice for a 1500W heater.

Don’t park it too close. More than one person says it can feel really hot up close — close enough that it’s uncomfortable — so start a few feet back and adjust.

Noise — garage-friendly and dinner-friendly

If you hate fan noise, you’ll probably like this heater. Customers regularly mention it’s quiet and not distracting. That’s why it keeps showing up in screened dining areas and “sit and talk” spaces.

In a garage, that quiet matters too. You can hear your music, your tools, or just enjoy the lack of racket while you’re working.

Waterproofing and outdoor reality

The listing calls out an IPX5 waterproof rating, and buyers do use it outdoors. The common sense rule still applies: water-resistant doesn’t mean “leave it out in a storm forever.” Most people seem to treat it like a patio appliance — bring it in when weather is nasty, use it when conditions are reasonable.

If your outdoor space is covered, that’s a sweet spot for this style of heater anyway.

Build quality & reliability: the honest story

Most owners describe the heater as sturdy enough for regular use. The slim tower design gets compliments, and several buyers like that it doesn’t feel top-heavy the way some patio heaters do. People buy multiples for patios and garages, which usually means it’s doing something right.

That said, there are a few themes you shouldn’t ignore.

First: early failures. A handful of owners report a unit that simply stops turning on after a few days of light use. No drama, no weird noises, it just dies. That’s the kind of issue that feels like quality control rather than user error, especially when people mention plugging into a dedicated outlet and avoiding sketchy power setups.

Second: control durability. More than one buyer mentions a knob/dial breaking off or feeling cheap. One person ends up using pliers to turn the heater, which is not what you want from something you’re adjusting all winter.

Third: shutdown sensitivity. Tip-over protection is a good thing, and many buyers like having it. The downside is that some owners feel it’s too eager — a small bump, a slight shift, and the heater shuts off. In a busy garage, that can get old fast.

My practical advice here is simple: test it early, use it a bunch during the return window, and keep the packaging until you know you’ve got a good unit. When it’s working properly, people really enjoy the heat. When it isn’t, the complaints are pretty clear.

Safety features — helpful, with one small annoyance

Tip-over and overheat protection are two of the most-liked “invisible features.” Owners mention feeling better using it around pets, and a few people specifically call out the auto shutoff as a reason they chose this over other options.

The annoyance is the same thing: if the safety system is sensitive, it can shut off when you bump it. Still, if you have kids, pets, or you’re using it in a garage where you’re moving around a lot, the safer option is usually the right call.

A note on cords and power

A recurring wish is a longer cord. One buyer points out the instructions say not to use extension cords, which makes cord length feel even more important.

Real life is real life, and some owners do use extension cords anyway to reach a patio outlet. If you’re in that situation, the safest approach is following the manual first, then using properly rated power gear only if you absolutely have to. Either way, plugging straight into the wall is the cleanest setup.

Who this heater is for

You’ll probably be happy if you want:

• quick, direct warmth for a covered patio, screened porch, or lanai seating area
• a quiet heater for outdoor dining, coffee time, or hanging out without fan noise
• a slim tower that’s easy to move between the patio and the garage
• a garage/workshop heater that warms you at the bench or workout area
• simple 3-level heat control instead of menus and apps
• tip-over and overheat protection for peace of mind around pets

You might want to skip it if you need:

• strong “whole patio” heat in open air on cold nights
• wide coverage without moving the heater (no oscillation/rotation)
• guaranteed long-term durability from the controls and power system
• a heater that warms an entire drafty garage evenly, corner to corner
• a must-have remote/timer setup (features seem to vary by version)