When you start comparing patio heaters, you will quickly come across terms such as shortwave, mediumwave and longwave infrared heating. To many, these may seem like technical details, but the choice of technology has a major impact on how the heat is experienced and how well the patio heater works in practice.
At Infracenter, we have been working with infrared heating since 2014 and have helped thousands of customers find the right solution for everything from balconies and patios to restaurants, hotels and outdoor cafes. Experience shows that there is no one technology that fits everywhere. It's about choosing the right infrared heating for the right environment.
In this guide, we go through the differences between short-wave, medium-wave and long-wave infrared heating so that you can more easily choose the right patio heater.