Infrared Patio Heater Consumption in 2026 | Costs & Savings Tips

A patio heater is more popular than ever. Infrared models, in particular, are increasingly seen under canopies, on verandas, and balconies. But do you ever wonder what such a heater actually costs per hour? And which variant is the most economical? We've listed it for you.

In this article, we explain how consumption works, provide concrete cost examples, and direct you to the best models from brands like Sunred, Heatix, and Eurom.

Power: What does Watt actually mean?

Infrared heaters are usually offered in 1500W, 2000W, or 2500W. Simply put: the higher the wattage, the more heat you get. But yes, that also means more power consumption.

Common wattages:

1500 Watt – Perfect for smaller patios or your balcony. For example, the Heatix Hanging 1500 Watt: https://tuinverwarming.com/collections/terrasverwarmer-hangend/products/heatix-hangend-zwart-1500-watt

2000 Watt – A good middle ground for average spaces.

2500 Watt – Powerful enough for larger verandas and canopies, such as the Eurom Golden 2500 Shadow: https://tuinverwarming.com/collections/wand-terrasverwarmer/products/eurom-golden-2500-shadow-terrasverwarmer

How do you calculate power consumption?

The calculation is actually quite simple. You take the wattage, divide it by 1000, and multiply that by the number of hours of use.

The formula: Consumption (kWh) = Wattage ÷ 1000 × number of hours

For 2026, we assume an average electricity price of €0.32 per kWh.

What does a patio heater cost per hour?

1500 Watt patio heater
1500W ÷ 1000 = 1.5 kWh
1.5 kWh × €0.32 = €0.48 per hour

2000 Watt patio heater
2.0 kWh × €0.32 = €0.64 per hour

2500 Watt patio heater
2.5 kWh × €0.32 = €0.80 per hour

A convenient advantage of infrared models is that they emit targeted heat.