Creating a successful restaurant or hotel environment is about much more than food, drink and service. The atmosphere is at least as important. Lighting, furniture, material selection and interior design are chosen with great care to create an environment where guests feel comfortable and want to stay.
At the same time, there is one factor that often determines how long the guest actually stays: the temperature.
When the evening air gets cool, many guests choose to go home earlier, even if the food, company and environment are perfect. That's why more and more restaurants, hotels and cafes are investing in infrared heating. The problem is that many traditional patio heaters solve one problem but create another. They provide heat, but also a strong red light that affects the entire environment.
That was one of the reasons why Infracenter developed Dark Heater.
The goal was to create a premium heater that provides comfortable warmth without visible light and that fits equally well in exclusive restaurant environments as on hotel terraces, lounges and outdoor dining areas.
When the heat is not allowed to destroy the atmosphere
A restaurant owner often invests hundreds of thousands of kronor in his environment.
Designer lighting.
Furniture.
Awnings.
Plants.
Interior details.
Architecture.
Everything is carefully thought out.
Yet heaters are often installed that dominate the entire environment with a bright red light as soon as they start.
Dark Heater solves this problem.
Thanks to the mid-wave IR-B technology, the heater does not emit any visible light. It is black or white even when it is on. Guests see the restaurant, not the heater.
This allows the atmosphere that the restaurant has worked hard to create to take center stage while providing guests with a pleasant warmth.
That's why Infracenter developed the Dark Heater
For many years, the market has been dominated by heaters that primarily focused on efficiency. Design and user experience have often taken a back seat.
Infracenter saw that many restaurants and hotels were asking for something different.
They wanted a heater that:
Provides high comfort
Does not disturb the environment with visible light
Has professional quality
Suitable for modern restaurant and hotel environments
Is built to be used for many years
The result was Dark Heater.
A heater developed for environments where both the experience and temperature are important.
Italian design inspired by Modena and Ferrari
Dark Heater is developed in Italy with the help of engineers from the Enzo Ferrari department at the Università di Modena.
The region around Modena is world-renowned for its combination of design, innovation and engineering, developing products where performance and aesthetics must work together.
The same philosophy lies behind Dark Heater.
It is noticeable in the clean lines, the discreet design and the high quality feel. Dark Heater is not designed for industrial environments where appearance is of no importance. It is developed for restaurants, hotels, lounges and other environments where the guest experience is the focus.
Extend the season and take advantage of more seats
For many restaurants and hotels, outdoor seating is one of the most valuable areas of the business.
The problem is that temperature often limits how many months the surface is fully used.
With the Dark Heater, comfort can be significantly increased during cooler evenings, spring days and autumn weekends. This allows guests to use the outdoor seating area for a larger part of the year while maintaining the environment's exclusive expression.
For hotels, this means that terraces and lounge areas become more usable.
For restaurants, this means that more tables can be used for more months.
Four heating elements provide more even heat and longer life
One of the biggest technical differences between the Dark Heater and many traditional heaters is the design with four silicone-insulated heating elements.
Many heaters use only one heating element. Infracenter chose instead to develop the Dark Heater with four separate elements that work together.
This makes the heater up to 20% more efficient while distributing the load across multiple heat sources.
The result is:
More even heat distribution
Higher operational reliability
Longer lifespan
Better resistance to moisture
Lower load on each individual element
For businesses that use their heaters many hours every day, this is an important advantage.
Four power modes for varying weather
The weather changes quickly.
A cool summer evening does not require the same effect as a chilly autumn evening.
That's why the Dark Heater comes with a remote control that allows you to choose between four power modes:
25%
50%
75%
100%
In addition, there is a built-in 8-hour timer that makes it easy to adapt operation to the needs of the business.
This provides both flexibility and good control over energy use.
IP65 – built for professional environments
Restaurants and hotels place high demands on their products.
Dark Heater is IP65 rated, which means it is dustproof and protected against water from all directions.
This makes it ideal for:
Outdoor dining
Hotel terraces
Entrances
Lounges
Rooftop bars
Glazed terraces
Restaurant environments with high humidity
The robust construction means that the Dark Heater works equally well in professional environments as in private homes.
Why restaurants and hotels choose Dark Heater from Infracenter
No visible light emission
Comfortable IR-B technology
Italian design developed in Modena
Four silicone insulated heating elements
Up to 20% higher efficiency
Four power modes
Remote control and timer
IP65 rating
High operational reliability
Suitable for restaurants, hotels, cafes and lounges
Frequently asked questions about Dark Heater
Does the Dark Heater produce any visible light?
No. The Dark Heater does not emit any visible light and is black or white even when in use.
Is the Dark Heater suitable for outdoor dining?
Yes. Dark Heater is developed for restaurants, cafes and hotels where design and comfort are important.
Can the Dark Heater be used outdoors?
Yes. Thanks to the IP65 rating, it works great in protected outdoor environments.
How is the heater controlled?
Dark Heater comes with a remote control as standard and offers four power modes and a built-in timer.
Why does the Dark Heater have four heating elements?
Four heating elements provide up to 20% higher efficiency, more even heat distribution and a longer lifespan compared to many traditional solutions.
Summary
Dark Heater is developed by Infracenter for restaurants, hotels and cafes that want to offer high comfort without compromising on design or atmosphere. By combining Italian design, mid-wave IR-B technology, four heating elements, four power settings and IP65 rating, Infracenter has created a premium heater that is clearly different from traditional patio heaters.
For businesses that want to extend the season, create a better guest experience while maintaining their unique environment, Dark Heater is one of the most well-thought-out options on the market.