Stop Losing Money Every Time the Temperature Drops
It’s a frustrating cycle. You’ve got a great outdoor space, but the second winter hits, those tables go empty. Most people try to fight the cold by heating the air, but if it’s windy, that heat just blows away. We do things differently. Our shortwave infrared heaters don’t bother with the air—they beam heat directly onto your guests. It feels like sitting in the sun on a crisp October day. Even if the wind is ripping through your patio, your customers stay warm.
Built for the Elements (The IPX5 Stuff)
You’ve probably heard the term “IPX5.” In plain English? It means these units can take a beating from the rain or snow and keep right on working. We used sealed housings and heavy-duty gaskets so you don’t have to play “musical chairs” with your equipment every time the clouds roll in. Just mount them, leave them, and forget about them. And here is the best part: there’s no waiting around for the heaters to “warm up.” The second you flip the switch, the heat is there. When a guest sits down and feels that instant warmth, they aren’t thinking about the cold—they’re thinking about ordering another round of drinks or a dessert they didn’t originally want.
A Few Things to Keep in Mind
We usually suggest mounting these overhead to get the most coverage. Just don’t crowd them too much. If you pack them tighter than they should be, you might end up overheating the beams or the ceiling they’re attached to. Also, a heads-up on the power. These things pull a lot of juice. You’ll want to check your electrical panels to make sure they can handle the load. We always suggest dedicated circuits. The last thing you need is a tripped breaker right in the middle of a Friday night rush.
The Bottom Line
Think of your patio as real estate. In the winter, that space usually becomes a liability. But when you can actually keep people comfortable outside, it becomes a profit center. You’re basically expanding your restaurant without adding a single square foot to the building. The hardware pays for itself pretty quickly just by keeping your seating at 100% capacity, no matter what the weather app says.