A wall-mounted heater that warms the patio, not the whole yard
Is this the right fit?
- Best for
- covered patios, balconies, gazebos, and garages where you want to add six weeks to each end of the season
- Skip if
- Infrared only heats what it is aimed at, so step out of its cone and you are cold again immediately
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The Sundate 1500W infrared patio heater uses a carbon fiber element to send radiant heat directly at people and objects rather than trying to warm the surrounding air, which is why infrared works outdoors where a convection heater does not. It mounts to a wall, hangs, or goes on a ceiling, so it takes no floor space, unlike a freestanding propane tower. Control runs three ways: a WiFi app, a remote, or the touch panel, with 9 heat levels and a 24 hour timer. The housing is moisture and dust resistant for covered outdoor spaces. It runs on a standard 120V plug rather than needing a dedicated circuit or a propane tank. Best fit: covered patios, balconies, gazebos, and garages where you want to add six weeks to each end of the season.
Pros
- Carbon fiber infrared heats people and objects directly, which is the only thing that works in open air
- Mounts to a wall, ceiling, or hangs, so it uses zero floor space
- Runs on a standard 120V outlet with no propane tank and no dedicated circuit
- WiFi app, remote, and touch panel control with 9 levels and a 24 hour timer
Cons
- Infrared only heats what it is aimed at, so step out of its cone and you are cold again immediately
Frequently asked questions
Does it need special wiring?
No. It runs on a standard 120V household outlet. At 1500W it should be the main draw on that circuit, so avoid sharing it with other high-draw appliances.
Can it be left out in the rain?
It is moisture and dust resistant and intended for covered outdoor spaces like patios, gazebos, and balconies. It is not built for full exposure to weather.
How large an area does it heat?
Infrared heats within its cone rather than filling a space. Expect a comfortable zone roughly under and in front of the unit, which is why placement over the seating area matters more than raw wattage.
Is it noisy?
There is no fan and no combustion, so it runs silent. That is one of the main practical advantages over propane.
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