{"title":"IR Energy mWAVE Infrared Electric Heaters","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIR Energy mWAVE Medium-Wave Infrared Electric Heaters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emWAVE is the electric infrared heater series from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ir-energy\" title=\"IR Energy Collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eIR Energy\u003c\/a\u003e, built to mount on a wall, under a ceiling or on chains. Its woven carbon element sends medium-wave infrared straight to the people and furniture in front of it rather than heating the air, so warmth reaches your seating within seconds and a passing breeze does not carry it off. The element glows a soft orange with less glare than a short-wave heater, which keeps an evening patio feeling relaxed instead of floodlit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTwo Ways to Control It: Smart and Pro\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/9232\/2407\/files\/ir-energy-mwave-smart-2500w-240v-wifi-infrared-heater.jpg?v=1793233930\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"IR Energy mWAVE Smart infrared electric heater with Wi-Fi control\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emWAVE Smart\u003c\/strong\u003e is the version for people who want to adjust the heat themselves. It pairs with the Tuya Smart or Smart Life app over 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, ships with a handheld remote, and works with Alexa and Google Home. You get five heat levels, a shutoff timer, schedules, and zones that group several Smart heaters together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/9232\/2407\/files\/IREnergymWavePro3600W240V.jpg?v=1792995548\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"IR Energy mWAVE Pro infrared electric heater for hardwired controls\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emWAVE Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves out the Wi-Fi and the remote. It wires to a line-voltage thermostat, a timer switch, an occupancy sensor or a building control system, the usual setup for restaurant patios and commercial terraces, so staff never have to hunt for a remote. A Pro runs at full output unless it is paired with IR Energy's factory-supplied control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoosing a Size by Mounting Height\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/9232\/2407\/files\/IREnergymWaveCondoBalcony.jpg?v=1792733042\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"IR Energy mWAVE heater mounted under a condo balcony ceiling\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an infrared heater, how high it hangs matters more than how big the space looks. IR Energy designs every mWAVE size for its own mounting-height range. The smallest model runs on a standard household circuit and suits a low patio cover, a balcony or a pergola nook. The larger single-element and two-element models run on a higher-voltage circuit and are built to reach seating from tall ceilings, vaulted patio roofs and courtyards. Each product page lists the mounting height and coverage area IR Energy designs it for, and swivel brackets let you angle any model toward where people sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRated for Outdoors, Quiet Enough for Indoors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/9232\/2407\/files\/IREnergymWaveIndoorPool.jpg?v=1792733042\u0026amp;width=700\" alt=\"IR Energy mWAVE infrared heater mounted on the ceiling above an indoor pool\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery mWAVE housing is IP65 rated against dust and water jets and CSA certified for both indoor and outdoor use, so it can stay mounted outside through the seasons. IR Energy rates the series at 90% radiant efficiency under AHRI 1330 testing. There is no fan, so the heat is silent and draft-free, which is why the same heater works over an indoor pool, in a home gym or above a dining room as well as on a patio. For more heaters built to live outside, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/weatherproof-outdoor-electric-heaters\" title=\"Weatherproof Outdoor Electric Heaters Collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eweatherproof outdoor electric heaters\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Installation Involves\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo mWAVE heater plugs into an outlet. A licensed electrician hardwires each one on its own dedicated circuit, sized at 125% of the heater's draw, and follows the installation manual for clearances at each mounting angle. IR Energy warrants mWAVE components for 12 months. If you would like help working out which size and how many heaters your space needs, our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/free-design-service\" title=\"Free Patio Heating Design Service\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003efree design service\u003c\/a\u003e will plan the layout with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Patio Heaters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for something else? Browse more ways to heat your outdoor space:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/overhead-electric-patio-heaters\" title=\"Overhead Electric Patio Heaters Collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eOverhead Electric Patio Heaters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electric-patio-heaters\" title=\"Electric Patio Heaters Collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eElectric Patio Heaters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/infrared-patio-heaters\" title=\"Infrared Patio Heaters Collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInfrared Patio Heaters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/patio-heaters\" title=\"Patio Heaters Collection\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAll Patio Heaters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ir-energy-mwave-1500w-electric-patio-heater","title":"IR Energy mWAVE Smart 1500W 38-Inch Wall\/Ceiling Mounted Infrared Heater","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Smart Infrared Heater for Standard Household Voltage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IR Energy mWAVE Smart 1500W is an electric infrared patio heater that mounts on a wall or under a ceiling and is controlled from a remote, an app or your voice. Instead of heating the air, which a breeze carries away, it warms you and the furniture directly, the way the sun does. It is the only mWAVE that runs on 120 volts, which makes it the easy fit for a small covered patio, a balcony or a garage corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSized for One Table or a Pair of Chairs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIR Energy designs this size for an 8-foot mounting height, the lowest the mWAVE goes. From there it covers roughly 15 by 13 feet, about 195 square feet, with the warmest spot directly below and a gentler edge toward the outside. The swivel brackets let you aim it: tilt it up to 67.5 degrees on a wall or 45 degrees on a ceiling to point it at where people actually sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRun It From the Couch, Your Phone or Alexa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"IR Energy Authorized Dealer\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/9232\/2407\/files\/Copy_of_Authorized_Dealer_2_480x480.png?v=1582165347\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handheld remote turns it on and off, steps it through five heat levels from about a third of full power to 100%, and sets a shutoff timer of up to nine hours. It works by line of sight from up to about 16 feet away. In the Tuya Smart or Smart Life app you get the same controls from anywhere, plus schedules and zones if you add more mWAVE Smart heaters later. Alexa and Google Home work too. The app needs a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWeather-Sealed and Easy on the Eyes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe housing is IP65 rated, sealed against dust and water jets, so it can live outdoors year round. Its woven carbon element glows a warm orange with less glare than a short-wave heater, so an evening on the patio does not feel floodlit. IR Energy rates it at 90% radiant efficiency under AHRI 1330 testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere the 1500W Makes Sense\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick it for a small covered patio, a condo balcony, a pergola seating nook or a garage workbench, anywhere one zone needs warmth and only standard voltage is available. If your ceiling is higher than 8 feet or you want to warm a bigger area, the mWAVE 2500W is the next step up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHave an Electrician Hardwire It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no plug. An electrician connects it at its junction box on a dedicated circuit sized at 125% of the heater's draw, which works out to a 20-amp circuit. Follow the installation manual for clearances, since they change with the mounting angle. The mWAVE is built in North America, and IR Energy warrants its components for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IR Energy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50737397235968,"sku":"MW15M12V","price":1354.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/9232\/2407\/files\/ir-energy-mwave-smart-1500w-120v-wifi-infrared-heater.jpg?v=1793233930"},{"product_id":"ir-energy-mwave-2500w-electric-patio-heater","title":"IR Energy mWAVE 2500W Wall\/Ceiling Mounted Medium Wave Electric Heater","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn Infrared Patio Heater for 8 to 10 Foot Ceilings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IR Energy mWAVE 2500W is an electric infrared heater that mounts on a wall, under a patio cover or on chains. It warms people directly rather than the air, so the heat stays put on a breezy evening under a pergola or a porch roof. It is sized for the ceiling height most covered patios have, and you choose how to run it: a Smart version with an app and remote, or a Pro version that wires to a switch or thermostat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCovers About 270 to 305 Square Feet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIR Energy designs the 2500W for 8 to 10 feet. At 8 feet it covers roughly 17 by 16 feet, and at 10 feet about 18 by 17 feet. That is the area getting IR Energy's minimum comfort level of radiant heat, warmest right underneath. It is a good match for an outdoor dining table or a sectional under a cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSmart for Phones, Pro for Wall Switches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"IR Energy Authorized Dealer\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/9232\/2407\/files\/Copy_of_Authorized_Dealer_2_480x480.png?v=1582165347\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Smart version includes Wi-Fi and a remote: five heat levels, a timer of up to nine hours, app schedules and zones through Tuya Smart or Smart Life, and Alexa or Google Home. The Pro version skips all of that and is a few inches shorter. It wires to a line-voltage thermostat (one made for electric heaters), a timer switch, an occupancy sensor or a building system. A Pro runs at full output unless you add IR Energy's factory control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Soft Glow That Keeps the Mood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts woven carbon element gives off a warm orange glow with less glare than a short-wave heater and no harsh light or hot spots, so dinner outside still feels like dinner. The IP65 housing is sealed against dust and water jets, and IR Energy rates the mWAVE at 90% radiant efficiency under AHRI 1330 testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho the 2500W Suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIR Energy recommends this size for covered patios, restaurant patios and garages. Homeowners usually pick Smart for the remote and app. Restaurants and anyone who wants the heater tied to a wall switch or timer usually pick Pro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMatch the Voltage to Your Panel\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 208V and 240V versions put out the same heat, so choose the one that matches your power. Each heater needs its own hardwired circuit sized at 125% of its draw; the 240V version draws 10.4 amps, so it needs at least a 15-amp circuit. Mount it at least 8 feet up and follow the manual for clearances. The mWAVE is built in North America, and IR Energy warrants its components for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IR Energy","offers":[{"title":"Smart \/ 208V","offer_id":50739776160000,"sku":"MW25M20V","price":1354.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Smart \/ 240V","offer_id":50739810074880,"sku":"MW25M24V","price":1354.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro \/ 208V","offer_id":50739776192768,"sku":"MW25M20","price":1199.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro \/ 240V","offer_id":50739810107648,"sku":"MW25M24","price":1199.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/9232\/2407\/files\/ir-energy-mwave-smart-2500w-240v-wifi-infrared-heater.jpg?v=1793233930"},{"product_id":"ir-energy-mwave-3600w-electric-patio-heater","title":"IR Energy mWAVE 3600W Wall\/Ceiling Mounted Medium Wave Electric Heater","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo-Element Infrared Heat for Higher Patio Ceilings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IR Energy mWAVE 3600W is a two-element electric infrared heater for walls, ceilings or chain mounting, outdoors or in. Like every mWAVE it warms people instead of air, but its second element and longer housing let it do that from higher up. It suits tall pergolas, lanais, restaurant patios and workshops, and comes in a Smart version you control from your phone or a Pro version that wires to your own controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCovers About 340 to 485 Square Feet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIR Energy designs the 3600W for 9 to 13 feet. At 9 feet it covers roughly 19 by 18 feet, and at 13 feet about 22 by 22 feet, warmest directly below. Mounted lower than 9 feet it can feel too intense underneath, which is when the 2500W is the better pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSmart for Phones, Pro for Wall Switches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"IR Energy Authorized Dealer\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/9232\/2407\/files\/Copy_of_Authorized_Dealer_2_480x480.png?v=1582165347\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmart includes Wi-Fi, a remote, five heat levels, a timer of up to nine hours, app schedules and zones, and Alexa or Google Home. Pro has none of those and is slightly shorter; it wires to a line-voltage thermostat, a timer switch, an occupancy sensor or a building system, which is handy for a restaurant patio on a fixed schedule. A Pro runs at full output unless you add IR Energy's factory control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMore Warmth, Same Gentle Glow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woven carbon elements glow a warm orange with less glare than short-wave and no harsh light or hot spots, so a long outdoor dinner stays comfortable to look at. The housing is IP65 rated, and IR Energy rates the mWAVE at 90% radiant efficiency under AHRI 1330 testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest for Tall Covers and Long Tables\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIR Energy recommends this size for covered patios, workshops, studios and retail spaces with 10 to 12 foot ceilings. For a long dining area, run several 3600W heaters together, grouped in the app or wired to one control rated for the combined load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGive Each Heater Its Own Circuit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth voltages put out the same heat. Each heater needs a dedicated hardwired circuit sized at 125% of its draw, which is a 20-amp circuit at 240 volts. Mount it at least 8 feet up, follow the manual for clearances, and if you hang it, use chains and anchors rated for its weight. The mWAVE is built in North America, and IR Energy warrants its components for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IR Energy","offers":[{"title":"Smart \/ 208V","offer_id":50780832760064,"sku":"MW36M20V","price":1928.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Smart \/ 240V","offer_id":50780832792832,"sku":"MW36M24V","price":1928.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro \/ 208V","offer_id":50780832825600,"sku":"MW36M20","price":1726.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro \/ 240V","offer_id":50780832858368,"sku":"MW36M24","price":1726.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/9232\/2407\/files\/ir-energy-mwave-smart-3600w-240v-wifi-infrared-heater.jpg?v=1793233930"},{"product_id":"ir-energy-mwave-5000w-electric-patio-heater","title":"IR Energy mWAVE 5000W Wall\/Ceiling Mounted Medium Wave Electric Heater","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Highest-Output mWAVE, Built for Tall Spaces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IR Energy mWAVE 5000W is the most powerful heater in the series: a two-element electric infrared heater for walls, ceilings or chain mounting, outdoors or in. It is designed for spaces where the heater has to hang high, like tall pergolas, hotel courtyards, golf lounges and vaulted patio covers, and still keep the people below warm. Choose a Smart version run from a phone or remote, or a Pro version that wires to your own controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCovers About 530 to 700 Square Feet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIR Energy designs the 5000W for 10 to 14 feet. At 10 feet it covers roughly 24 by 22 feet, and at 14 feet about 27 by 26 feet, warmest directly underneath. Below 10 feet it can feel too strong right under the heater, so the 3600W is the better fit there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSmart for Phones, Pro for Wall Switches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"IR Energy Authorized Dealer\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/9232\/2407\/files\/Copy_of_Authorized_Dealer_2_480x480.png?v=1582165347\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" style=\"float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmart gives you five heat levels from about a third of full power to 100%, a timer of up to nine hours, a remote, app schedules and zones, and Alexa or Google Home. Pro has none of those and is slightly shorter. It wires to a line-voltage thermostat, a timer switch, an occupancy sensor or a building system, the usual setup for commercial patios. A Pro runs at full output unless you add IR Energy's factory control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStrong Heat Without the Floodlight Effect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts woven carbon elements glow a warm orange with less glare than short-wave heaters, so an evening courtyard keeps its atmosphere. The housing is IP65 rated against dust and water jets, and IR Energy rates the mWAVE at 90% radiant efficiency under AHRI 1330 testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere the 5000W Belongs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIR Energy points this size at showrooms and salons with 10 to 12 foot ceilings and assembly halls up to 14 feet. At home it belongs under a tall pergola or a high vaulted patio roof, where a smaller heater would not reach the seating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlan a 30-Amp Circuit on 240 Volts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery mWAVE needs its own hardwired circuit sized at 125% of its draw, and on the 240V 5000W that means a 30-amp circuit. On 208 volts, plan a separate dedicated 208V circuit. Mount it at least 8 feet up, follow the manual for clearances, and use chains and anchors rated for its weight if you hang it. The mWAVE is built in North America, and IR Energy warrants its components for 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IR Energy","offers":[{"title":"Smart \/ 208V","offer_id":50781612835072,"sku":"MW50M20V","price":1928.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Smart \/ 240V","offer_id":50781612867840,"sku":"MW50M24V","price":1928.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro \/ 208V","offer_id":50781612900608,"sku":"MW50M20","price":1726.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pro \/ 240V","offer_id":50781612933376,"sku":"MW50M24","price":1726.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/9232\/2407\/files\/ir-energy-mwave-smart-5000w-240v-wifi-infrared-heater.jpg?v=1793233930"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/9232\/2407\/collections\/ir-energy-mwave-infrared-electric-heaters.jpg?v=1793234298","url":"https:\/\/patiofever.com\/collections\/ir-energy-mwave-infrared-electric-heaters.oembed","provider":"Patio Fever","version":"1.0","type":"link"}