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Infratech Patio Heaters
Infratech electric infrared heaters turn a Puget Sound patio into a three-season (honestly, four-season) room — silent, instant radiant warmth with clean architectural looks, hardwired safely by licensed electricians. Eco is an authorized Infratech installer.
Infratech Infrared Heaters
Radiant warmth that heats people — not the air
Slim, Flush-Mount Fixture
How It Works
A quartz element emits safe infrared light absorbed by people and surfaces: instant warmth, even outdoors in wind.
90%+
of input energy converted directly into radiant heat
Why Choose Infratech
Clean & Eco-Friendly
All-electric: no emissions, no odor, no open flame, no ventilation needed.
Wind-Proof Warmth
Radiant heat warms objects directly, so it won't blow away in a breeze.
Silent Operation
No fans, no hiss — nothing to compete with your conversation.
Smart Controls
Dimmable zones, timers, and home-automation integration.
Built to Last
Weather-rated, low-maintenance fixtures in flush or surface mounts.
Eco is an authorized Infratech installer for the Puget Sound. These are hardwired 240V fixtures — we verify your panel has the capacity, run the dedicated circuit, and permit the work before you order a single fixture.
Related: Infratech patio heaters — product guide Patio heater installation Panel upgrades & load capacity
In Real Homes
Which outdoor room is yours?
Pick the setup closest to your home and see how the fixture choice changes — flush-mount, Slimline, or marine-grade. Layouts are illustrative; your quote comes with a real coverage plan from Infratech’s tables.
Showing the covered back porch.
Typical 1920s–40s craftsman, Seattle & Everett
Flush-mounted W-Series in the porch ceiling
A flat, covered ceiling is the ideal flush-mount case: the W-Series recesses into the ceiling with Infratech's mounting frame, so all you see is a slim face — no glowing tower crowding the seating. Single elements run 1,500–4,000 watts on a dedicated 240V circuit, controlled from a wall switch or dimmer by the door.
Flush mounting is for flat (non-sloped) ceilings, per Infratech's install requirements — we confirm joist depth and clearances on site.
Typical 1990s+ two-story, Mill Creek to Mount Vernon
SL Slimline surface-mounted under the beams
Pergolas and exposed-beam structures call for the Slimline: a narrow anodized-aluminum profile that surface-mounts under a beam with a T-slot bracket and all but disappears. Because infrared warms people and surfaces directly, an open-sided pergola still gets real warmth — a breeze can't blow the heat away like it does with a propane mushroom.
Slimline fixtures are surface-mount only (they run hotter than the W-Series) — flush mounting uses the W/WD instead.
Lake Washington & Puget Sound shoreline homes
Marine-grade 316 stainless, wall- or ceiling-mounted
Salt air chews through outdoor equipment. Infratech's Marine UpGrade builds the fixture in 316 stainless — a higher-corrosion-resistance alloy than the standard 304 — made for coastal exposure. Zoned dimmer or smart-home controls let you warm just the rail-side seating without lighting up the whole terrace.
Same 240V hardwired install, plus placement that respects the wind you actually get off the water.
What to know
- Infrared heat warms people and surfaces directly — no waiting, no wasted energy heating the breeze, and wind can't blow the warmth away.
- Electric means no propane tanks to swap, no open flame, and no combustion fumes under a covered patio — Infratech rates its elements at over 90% efficient at converting input energy to radiant heat.
- Real fixture lines for real structures: flush-mount W-Series for flat covered ceilings, SL Slimline for surface-mounting under pergola beams, dual-element models to 6,000W, and a 316-stainless Marine option for waterfront salt air.
- Zoned controls and dimmers let you heat just the seating area you're using.
- Hardwired 240V installation by a licensed electrician — load-calculated, switched, and permitted correctly, with the manufacturer's Three-Year warranty on the fixture.
Why does infrared work outdoors when other heaters struggle?
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.
Which Infratech lines does Eco install?
Matched to the structure, per Infratech's published catalog:
- W-Series — the classic single-element fixture, 1,500–4,000 watts, 304 stainless construction, mounting heights around 6–10 ft, and the line Infratech recommends for flush-mounting into flat ceilings with its mounting frame.
- C-Series — the contemporary single-element line with inset brackets for a floating look, same wattage range.
- SL Slimline — the narrow-profile fixture that disappears under pergola beams; 1,600–4,000 watts, surface-mount only (it runs hotter than the W-Series).
- WD/CD dual-element models — up to 6,000 watts for larger coverage areas.
- Marine UpGrade — 316 stainless steel construction for saltwater exposure; the right call for Sound and lake waterfront homes.
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 standard or custom color finishes match the structure. No glowing propane towers crowding the seating area, no tanks to store and swap. One manufacturer rule worth knowing early: flush mounting requires a flat (non-sloped) ceiling — we confirm that before you fall in love with a layout.
What does the electrical side involve?
These are hardwired 240-volt fixtures with real electrical loads and specific clearance requirements — a proper install involves mounting clearances per the manual, weather-rated wiring, a dedicated circuit sized to the elements, and controls (switches, dimmers, timers, or smart zones) placed where you'll actually use them. Eco handles the load calculation, the electrical permit under Washington's electrical code (WAC 296-46B), the wiring, and the mounting — and verifies your panel has the capacity before you order fixtures.
By the Eco Electric, Plumbing, Heating And Air licensed team · family-owned
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WA License ECOELEP765P5 Last reviewed 2026-07-16
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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. Flush-mounting needs a flat ceiling (W/WD-Series with Infratech's frame); pergola beams take the surface-mounted Slimline.
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.
What warranty do Infratech heaters carry?
Infratech backs its fixtures with a published Three-Year warranty — which the company bills as the most extensive in the industry — and the fixtures are UL listed for the mounting configurations in the manual. Eco's licensed installation keeps you inside those terms.
We're on the water — will salt air destroy an outdoor heater?
Salt air is brutal on standard outdoor equipment, which is why Infratech offers its Marine UpGrade in 316 stainless steel — a higher-corrosion-resistance alloy than the standard 304 — specifically for coastal exposure. For waterfront patios we spec Marine-grade fixtures and corrosion-rated hardware from the start.
Questions? Talk to a real pro.
Licensed, insured, and bonded across the Puget Sound — upfront pricing before work begins.
Sources & references
Manufacturer specifications summarized above are the manufacturers' published figures — we verify what applies to your home at quote time. Verified July 2026.
Manufacturer specifications
- 90%+ efficiency, fixture lines, wattages, mounting heights, flush-mount rules, Marine UpGrade — Infratech — Comfort catalog (PDF)
- W-Series models, wattages, and flush-mount guidance — Infratech — W-Series single element heaters
Washington electrical rules
- Electrical work permitted and inspected under WAC 296-46B — WA Dept. of Labor & Industries — electrical laws, rules & policies