Stop Letting Your Patio Go to Waste This Winter
It’s a bummer seeing a great outdoor space sit empty just because the temperature dropped. Most restaurant owners just accept that “patio season” ends in October, but it doesn’t have to be that way. We use IP65 infrared heaters to basically turn your outdoor area into another indoor room, no matter what the weather is doing outside. Why this is different from your old space heater Most heaters try to warm up the air. The problem? Air moves. One gust of wind and all that expensive heat is gone. Our infrared units work differently. They send out waves of heat that travel straight through the air without stopping. They hit your guests and their chairs directly. It’s a cozy, immediate warmth the second someone sits down, and a breeze won’t steal it from them. Built for the elements Let’s be real: rain and dust kill electronics. That’s why we stick to IP65 standards. In plain English? The “6” means dust can’t get inside the chassis. The “5” means it can take a hit from water jets from any direction. You can leave these things up during a rainstorm and not spend the next morning worrying about short circuits or fried wiring. The bottom line for your business Nobody lingers over a second glass of wine or a decadent dessert if they’re shivering. When guests are actually comfortable, they stay longer. When they stay longer, they spend more. It’s that simple. You keep your tables full and your revenue steady even when it’s freezing outside. A few things to keep in mind Now, there are a couple of practical bits to figure out. These heaters pull a lot of power. If you’re putting in ten 2kW units, your current electrical panel might struggle. You’ll probably want a dedicated circuit or some upgraded breakers so you aren’t tripping the power right in the middle of a dinner rush. Also, placement is everything. If you hang them too low, your guests will feel like they’re sitting under a heat lamp at a buffet. Too high, and the warmth disappears before it reaches the table. Getting that height just right is the secret sauce.