What to know
- Infrared heat warms people and surfaces directly — no waiting, no wasted energy heating the breeze.
- Electric means no propane tanks to swap, no open flame, and no combustion fumes under a covered patio.
- Flush and surface-mount options disappear into ceilings and pergolas; slim profiles fit tight spaces.
- Zoned controls and dimmers let you heat just the seating area you're using.
- Hardwired 240V installation by a licensed electrician — sized, switched, and permitted correctly.
Why infrared works outdoors
Convection heaters warm air, and outdoors the air leaves. Infrared energy travels as light and warms what it lands on — people, furniture, the deck itself. That's why an Infratech element feels like sunshine the moment it switches on, even on a damp 45° evening, and why it stays effective in a breeze that would defeat a propane mushroom heater.
Designed to disappear
Infratech's appeal is as much architectural as thermal: flush-mount units recess into a ceiling or soffit, slim fixtures tuck under pergola beams, and custom colors match the structure. No glowing propane towers crowding the seating area, no tanks to store and swap.
Safety and installation
These are hardwired 240-volt fixtures with real electrical loads and specific clearance requirements — a proper install involves mounting clearances, weather-rated wiring, a dedicated circuit sized to the elements, and controls (switches, dimmers, timers) placed where you'll actually use them. Eco handles the load calculation, permit, wiring, and mounting, and verifies your panel has the capacity before you order fixtures.
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Common questions
How much does it cost to run an Infratech heater?
Electric infrared costs pennies-per-hour scale rather than propane-tank scale: a typical element draws 1.5–4 kW while running, and zoned controls with dimmers mean you only run what you need. We'll estimate operating cost for your layout during the quote.
Can Infratech heaters go under a covered patio or pergola?
Yes — that's their natural habitat. Unlike open-flame heaters, they're safe under cover when installed to the manufacturer's clearance specifications, which our electricians follow exactly.
Will my electrical panel support patio heaters?
Multiple elements add up, so we run a load calculation first. Most homes handle a two-element setup easily; larger arrays may call for a subpanel or load management, which we'll identify before anything is purchased.