Stop Losing Money to the Cold
Let’s be honest: nobody wants to eat dinner while they’re shivering. If you have an outdoor patio, you know the drill. The moment the temperature drops, those tables go empty, and you’re basically leaving money on the sidewalk. We fix this with ceiling-mounted infrared heaters. Now, if you’ve ever used a space heater or a forced-air system outdoors, you know it’s a waste of time. You’re just heating the air, and the second a breeze kicks up, that warmth is gone. It’s like trying to fill a bucket with a hole in the bottom. Infrared is different. It doesn’t care about the air. It sends out waves that hit your guests and their chairs directly. It’s that instant, cozy feeling of sitting in the sun on a winter day. Even if it’s freezing outside, your customers feel warm the second they sit down. Why this actually matters for your bottom line Keeping people warm isn’t just about being nice; it’s about your bank account. When your patio is actually comfortable, you can keep it open for an extra three or four months a year. Think about it. People stay longer when they aren’t freezing, which means more drinks and appetizers. Plus, you can finally fill those outdoor tables that usually sit vacant during the shoulder seasons. More covers per night, more revenue. Simple as that. The “Gotchas” of Installation We usually mount these on the ceiling or beams to get the best “throw” of heat. If you mount them higher, you cover more ground, but you’ll need more power to make sure the heat actually reaches the table. Here is where you need to be careful: your electrical panel. You can’t just slap ten 2kW heaters on a circuit and hope for the best, or you’ll be tripping breakers all night. We recommend setting them up in zones. That way, on those milder autumn evenings, you can dial the power back and keep your utility bill from spiking. One last thing—we make sure to mount them at the right height. If they’re too low, the light can be a bit blinding. We find the sweet spot where the heat is intense, but the glare is gone.