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Since 2014Family-run in Kew
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RecommendedBy Heat & Grill Richmond
Enjoy your deck, pergola or alfresco well into autumn and winter. Infrared outdoor heaters, neatly installed and wired by licensed electricians, with instant warmth at the flick of a switch or a tap on your phone.
Use Your Outdoor Space All Year
Melbourne evenings cool down fast, even in summer. A well-placed outdoor heater means you can keep dinner outside, stay by the pool a bit longer, and actually use your alfresco area through autumn and winter.
The Electric Crew is a family-run team of licensed electricians based in Kew. We install electric infrared heaters in alfresco ceilings, pergolas, decks and outdoor kitchens across Melbourne’s inner east and north, positioned to warm the people, not the roof.
The installers Heat & Grill recommend
Our friends at Heat & Grill in Richmond refer their customers to us to install their outdoor heaters. Buying your heater there? Mention us, or give Tom a call, and we’ll take care of the installation from start to finish.
Outdoor Heaters We Install
Infratech heaters
Premium infrared heaters we really rate: powerful, quiet and slim enough to blend into the ceiling or wall.
Ceiling-mounted heaters
Heaters fixed into alfresco ceilings, pergolas and beams, aimed at the table or seating below.
Wall-mounted heaters
A neat option for courtyards, balconies and covered areas without a suitable ceiling.
Flush and recessed heaters
Heaters set into the ceiling for a clean, built-in look, ideal for new alfresco areas.
Multi-heater zones
Several heaters on separate controls, so you can heat just the dining area or the whole space.
Heater upgrades
Old gas or patio heaters replaced with electric infrared heaters, with no gas bottles to refill.
Why Electric Infrared Heaters?
Infrared heaters warm people and surfaces directly, rather than trying to heat the air, which blows away outdoors. That makes them ideal for Melbourne’s open and semi-open entertaining spaces.
- Instant warmth: no waiting for the heater to warm up
- No gas bottles: nothing to refill, and no fumes or smell
- Quiet: no fan noise or hissing while you’re talking
- Low maintenance: no burners or flues to service
- Easy to control: wall controls, remotes or your phone
What a Proper Installation Involves
Outdoor heaters draw a lot of power, so they need more than just a power point. Before we install, Tom checks that your switchboard and wiring can handle the load, and whether the heaters need their own circuit. We then mount them at the right height and distance from walls and ceilings, following the manufacturer’s clearances, so they’re safe and the heat lands where you’re sitting.
We can also run power for the rest of your outdoor space at the same time, such as outdoor fans, garden lighting, an outdoor TV or an outdoor kitchen.
Heaters that switch themselves off
Because we specialise in home automation, we can set your heaters up to run from your phone, on a timer, or by voice. Turn them on as you walk outside, and have them switch off automatically after a set time, so they’re never left running all night.
How It Works
Free consultation
Tom looks at your outdoor area, where you sit, and what your switchboard can handle.
Heater advice and quote
Recommendations on heater size, number and position, with a clear quote.
Neat installation
Heaters mounted, cabling hidden wherever possible, and everything left tidy.
Controls and handover
Wall controls, timers or smart control set up and explained.
Ready to talk it through?
Book a free consultation. Tom will come out, look at your home and talk you through your options.
Three-Heater Alfresco, Kew
Three electric infrared heaters installed across a covered alfresco area, so the whole entertaining space stays warm on cool Melbourne evenings. Each heater was positioned over the seating and dining areas, with the wiring hidden in the ceiling for a clean finish.
Outdoor Dining Heater Installation
An electric outdoor heater mounted above the dining area, giving instant, quiet warmth at the flick of a switch. No gas bottles to refill, and the family can now use their outdoor space well into autumn and winter.
Outdoor Heater FAQs
Do outdoor heaters need to be installed by an electrician?
Yes. Hardwired outdoor heaters must be installed by a licensed electrician. They draw a lot of power, so the wiring, circuit protection and mounting all need to be done properly.
Do outdoor heaters need their own circuit?
Larger heaters often do. We check your switchboard and existing circuits during the consultation, and let you know whether a new circuit or a switchboard upgrade is needed before you buy.
Where is the best place to mount an outdoor heater?
Usually in the ceiling or on a beam above the area where people sit, angled towards the table or seating. The heater must be mounted at the height and clearances set by the manufacturer, which we follow for every install.
How many heaters do I need?
It depends on the size of the area, the ceiling height and how exposed it is to wind. A small courtyard may need one heater, while a large alfresco often needs two or more. Tom will recommend the right number and size for your space.
Are electric heaters better than gas?
For most covered outdoor areas, yes. Electric infrared heaters give instant heat with no gas bottles, fumes or noise, and they’re easy to switch on from a wall control or your phone.
Can you install a heater I’ve bought from Heat & Grill?
Yes. Heat & Grill in Richmond regularly refers its customers to us for installation. We can also install heaters bought elsewhere.
Outdoor Heater Installation Near You
We install outdoor heaters across Melbourne’s inner east and north. Not sure if we cover your street? Just ask.
Complete your outdoor space:
Book your free consultation
Tell us a bit about your home and what you’d like to improve. Tom will be in touch to arrange a time to come out.
- Send your details or give Tom a call
- Tom visits and walks through your home with you
- You get honest advice and a clear quote
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