Outdoor Patio Heaters

Introduction

Gatherings around wood-burning fireplaces, gas heaters, radiant floor systems, forced-air heating, and wood and pellet stoves have remained traditional indoor heating solutions for many years. In the post-Covid 19 pandemic time, however, there has been a noticeable spark for socializing outdoors, where fresh air freely flows and an abundant space to keep connections warm. The growing preference for outdoor living spaces like patios, decks, and backyard lounges as ideal venues was due to the health challenges people have experienced in the midst of a global pandemic. As people break from the confines of indoor living, the popularity of Infratech infrared patio heaters has emerged. Infrared Patio Heaters from Infratech offer safe, cost-effective, clean, eco-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing ways to enjoy and embrace the outdoors. The innovative technology of these outdoor infrared patio heaters lets people enjoy their outdoor spaces without the hassles of ventilation concerns, fuel storage, and costly maintenance. The rising popularity of infrared heaters outdoors transcends as merely practical heating solutions, but has also become a lifestyle transformation that prioritizes comfort and health while ensuring that social relationships and connections remain lit despite the challenges in the cooler months.

Infratech Outdoor Patio Heaters Options and Popularity

For more than 50 years, Infratech has remained the most preferred brand in infrared patio heaters by homeowners, contractors, electricians, designers, and architects alike. As the lifestyle evolution in outdoor living continues, Infratech’s outdoor infrared patio heaters offer versatility, efficiency, and style like no other. The Infratech infrared heater outdoor collection has more flexible options in heater sizes, wattages, and designs (like the elegant Motif collection of decorative fascias). Infratech’s growing popularity ensures both practicality and comfort for patios, front and back porches, residential and commercial decks, gazebos, pergolas, pavilions, cabanas, loggias, verandas and more, no matter the square footage, ceiling height, or architectural style.

Our Infratech Infrared Patio Heaters collection includes:

• C-Series Single Element Heaters – Designed for high visual impact locations with capacities ranging from 1,500 to 4,000 watts.

• CD-Series Dual Element Heaters – For concentrated heat for larger scale applications in high visual impact locations, offering 3,000 to 6,000 watts of heating power.

• W-Series Single Element Heaters – Come in wattages from 1,500 to 4,000 watts, these heater models are ideal for most basic installations.

• WD-Series Dual Element Heaters – Featuring a range of 3,000 to 6,000 watts, these units provide more concentrated heat for large scale coverage needs.

• SL-Series Single Element Heaters – Ideal for wall or ceiling mount applications with capacities from 1,600 to 4,000 watts, perfect for modern styling.

Infratech infrared patio heaters’ wide selection of models come in 208V, 240V, 277V, and 480V voltage options, ensuring that every space, no matter the size, can enjoy optimal and cost-efficient warmth all year round! So whether you are enhancing a residential patio, a commercial dining area, or a luxury resort, Infratech’s commitment to innovation and efficiency makes it the most preferred name for outdoor infrared patio heaters. 

Involve Your Electrician While Planning for Outdoor Patio Heaters

Expert planning is crucial before incorporating Infratech infrared patio heaters into any outdoor space. Determining where the seating and dining areas will be is important prior to installation. That is why consulting and working with a professional at InfratechHEATING.com for a Complimentary Design Consultation can help! This FREE service will help you assess your heating needs by calculating the number of outdoor infrared patio heaters required, and determining the right wattage and voltage for each unit. Once your ideal heating configuration is in place, it’s best to involve your electrician at this stage for a crucial role in electrical panel and power load concerns from your infrared heater outdoor setup. Licensed electricians will verify and review control panel capacity, wiring requirements, and compliance with local electrical codes. Seamlessly incorporate consistent and efficient heating solutions tailored to your needs by working with both Infratech’s design experts and a qualified electrician. And that is like saying embrace a comfortable outdoor living all year round, even in cooler seasons! Call us today and your Complimentary Design Consultation is on us!

Decisions Regarding Wattage and Voltage for your Outdoor Patio Heater

To achieve optimal performance for your Infratech outdoor infrared patio heaters, selecting the right wattage and voltage is key. However, one often overlooked factor in ensuring heater efficiency is determining its mounting height. The installation height of  your infrared heater outdoors directly affects heat distribution across your outdoor space.

The Infratech CD Series infrared patio heaters, for example, come in many wattage options to accommodate different installation heights and heating needs. Here is an example of how you should select the best CD Series heater based on your mounting height plan:

• CD 3024 (3000W) - This outdoor infrared patio heater model is designed to provide maximum heat coverage to any space measuring up to 7 feet x 7 feet at a mounting height of 7-8 feet.

• CD 4024 (4000W) - This infrared heater outdoor model can cover an 8 feet x 10 feet area at a mounting height between 8-10 feet.

• CD 5224 (5000W) - infrared electric heater model provides maximum warmth within a coverage area of 10 feet x 10 feet at a mounting height range of 8-10 feet.  

• CD 6024 (6000W) - With coverage area of 11 feet x 11 feet, this infrared patio heater model is best at a mounting height of 8-12 feet. 

In mapping out the expected heat coverage, we refer to our Heat Coverage Diagram. As an example, the above diagram illustrates the heat distribution of the Infratech CD Series infrared patio heaters when surface-mounted at recommended heights. Analyzing the mounting height and the target area you want to warm-up is crucial in determining the appropriate heater placement and wattage to achieve optimal performance.

This is how our Complimentary Design Service works - to ensure that the perfect heating setup caters to your specific needs. While these guidelines offer a great starting point in planning out your heating solutions, our experts will help you assess your existing layout, help you choose the best heater models, and provide you the best heat plan tailored for your space. Call us now and take advantage of our Complimentary Design Service today!

Discuss Other Outdoor Patio Heaters and compare them to Infratech.

Nowadays, the heating solution industry offers several options, however, Infratech has remained unmatched in the market in terms of efficiency, comfort, and aesthetics. Let’s compare Infratech infrared patio heaters to other traditional heaters and learn why it’s the most sought-after brand by experts. 

While mushroom-style patio heaters look aesthetically pleasing in restaurants or backyard setups, these heater models direct heat downward because of the large reflector on top. These propane-powered heaters can be bulky and will need regular fuel refills. Mushroom-style heaters are also not as eco-friendly as our Infratech outdoor infrared patio heaters due to its greenhouse gas emission and uneven distribution of heat. Propane, natural gas, or wood-burning fire pits, on the other hand, would require ventilation, combustion, and do not offer heat output control capabilities. The heat coverage of fire pits is at a limited area just around the flame, which is not ideal for the outdoors. Portable space heaters are also not at par with Infratech infrared patio heaters because they are often small, not aesthetically pleasing, and produce noise due to internal fans. Many of these models in the market are convection heating models, which raises concerns in terms of level of warmth and the effect of outdoor conditions in heater performance. 

The competitive advantage of Infratech outdoor patio heaters is the guarantee for efficiency, comfort, and aesthetics using its infrared radiant heat that warms people and objects directly for a consistent and comfortable warmth all year-round! Plus, as the brand of choice among experts and property owners, Infratech outdoor infrared patio heaters offer designer-friendly versatility with five mounting options and eight standard colors that seamlessly conforms to the look of your outdoor space - the broadest range in the industry on both counts.

Infratech Heaters in Four Lengths and Several Colors and Styles

Infratech is a brand that understands the value of choice. That is why when it comes to designing your preferred heating system setup, our brand comes in a variety of color options that seamlessly conform to the look of your patios, front and back porches, residential and commercial decks, gazebos, pergolas, pavilions, cabanas, loggias, verandas, and more! Choose from four different lengths that cater to varying installation needs:

• 33 inches - Perfect for small areas and low ceilings.

• 39 inches - A versatile size suitable for wall, ceiling or drop pole mount applications on small rooms like home offices or reading nooks.

• 48 inches - Perfect for larger seating arrangements or commercial settings.

• 61 inches - Maximum coverage for expansive patios and outdoor spaces.

Choose from a superlative array of custom design and color capabilities with 8 available colors - Stainless Steel, Almond, Beige, Biscuit, Black, Bronze, Copper, Gray, and White. For a more customized touch, you can refer to the RAL Chart that offers powder coating options and lets you pick any color of your preference for an additional fee. As the leading brand in infrared patio heaters, Infratech promises to bring both warmth and style to your outdoor living spaces!

What Are the Infratech Mounting Options?

Architects, interior designers, engineers, and property owners prefer Infratech infrared patio heaters for many reasons. One of which is its versatile mounting options. The outdoor infrared patio heaters in our collection comes in different mounting options, including:

• Flush Mounting – Ideal for W and WD Series heaters, this option allows installations with the edges exposed, or can be partially covered by a drywall, plaster, stucco or tongue-and-groove ceiling treatment. Heaters cannot be mounted on a sloped/pitched ceiling.

• Wall and Ceiling Mounting – Offering a more flexible approach for heater placement on walls or ceilings using compatible brackets, this type of installation is best for C, CD, and SL Series Heaters.

• Drop Pole Mounting – Compatible with Infratech C-Series and CD-Series heaters, the drop pole mounting installation is perfect for high, vaulted and uneven ceilings. It allows you to position your heater in any direction for maximum comfort and enjoyment.

• Pole Mounting – This is compatible with W-Series or WD-Series heaters and is designed for residential settings or commercial space where you're unable to mount your heater on walls or ceilings.

While these are guidelines that present a good starting point in planning the perfect heating setup for you, we highly recommend consulting with a licensed contractor for safe and stylish installations. If you’d like to take the initial step to designing your ideal heating solution, call us today and avail our Complimentary Design Service!

How Can I Control my Infratech Electric Patio Heaters?

Infratech is the brand that introduced an evolution in heating solutions - your comfort within your control is one of its winning business credo. With design versatility and ease of use in mind, it puts ultimate heat control at your fingertips. Infratech infrared patio heaters come in an array of control functionality including timer, zonal heating, hands-free and voice control, and smart home integration. Choose between two types of heater controls - custom control and value controls. These options ensure compatibility with any heating design, setting, or budget. 

If you are looking to integrate heaters into a smart home or commercial system, the Infratech custom controls are the best choices. Infratech’s commitment to high-technology and convenience is reflected in its custom control options that includes Solid State Control Packages, Universal Control, and Home Management Control Panels. Each of Infratech’s custom control panels is built on a project-specific basis, assigned a UL listing number, covered by its extensive Three-Year Warranty, and proudly made in the USA.

If you want simple ease of use, our Infratech Value Controls got you covered. Configured for simple, efficient heat control for your property, heating system, and budget, our collection of value controls include contractor panels with timer function, the simple on/off switch for easy installation (ideal for single-element heaters from our C, W, and SL Series), the pocket-friendly high/low heat control of our Duplex/Stack Switches (designed for dual-element heaters from our WD and CD Series), and the cost-effective INF Input Regulators (for single-element heaters up to 3,000 watts / 15 amps max).

No matter your heating configuration, setting, or budget, there’s an Infratech heater control that is tailored for your needs - whether it’s for residential or commercial setting. Discover the Infratech lifestyle today with our Complimentary Design Service, call us now!