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Choosing the Right Infratech Controls for Your Heater Installation

Choosing the Right Infratech Controls for Your Heater Installation

Installing an infrared heating system is an investment. Choosing the right Infratech heater controls for your infrared heater installation is just as important as the heaters themselves. Many of the insightful things we say to our customers is to not overlook the Infratech heater panel control system. If you want to elevate your heater installation, from the basic and simple Infratech controls into a home management system for customized comfort experience that meets both function and style, we got you covered. From simple ease of use to timer functionality, zone heating, smart home app control and hands-free voice activation, Infratech heater controls can help you get the most enjoyment out of your Infratech heating system. 

Why Do Infratech Controls Matter?

Infratech infrared heaters are designed to directly warm people and objects rather than heating the air. By design, these heaters work efficiently in any kind of space, especially in semi-enclosed and outdoor spaces. This guarantee of efficiency does not solely rely on the heaters themselves, Infratech controls are also determining factors. Infratech heater controls empower users to customize comfort, supervise power usage, and adjust heating capacities according to the scale and purpose of the space.

For homeowners, the right control system prevents wasted energy and ensures that heaters are easy to use day-to-day. For designers and architects, controls offer a way to align heating with aesthetics, layout, and sustainability goals. Infratech heater controls are not one-size-fits-all. They range from entry-level switches to advanced, and fully integrated with your home management system via the Infratech control panel. This variety makes it possible to tailor controls to the unique requirements of any project.

Understanding Infratech Heater Control Options

Infrared heating is more than just fixtures. It’s about empowering users with the capability to manage and customize their experience. Infratech heater controls come in two control options: Custom Controls and Value Controls. So, whether your space is residential or commercial, small or large, we offer options that are compatible with any heating configuration, setting or budget. 

Custom Controls

Universal Control Packages (Smart)

Infratech Universal Control Panel Packages are designed to be smart, by voice or touch, for projects that require precision, flexibility, and modern convenience. This allows users to combine the versatility of hands-free voice activation with the power to control the dimmer interface that works well with your property’s aesthetics or the provided smart dimmer. The exclusive Infratech Universal Control Panel is designed for residential installations for homeowners who prefer a little bit of tech. 

Homeowners can control heaters using WiFi through their smart phones or via voice commands with smart home assistants. The package includes a smart dimmer, or any 120V lighting interface of your choice. Its compatibility with Alexa, Siri or the Google Home Assistant and smart home assistants like the Amazon Echo, Apple HomePod or Google Home Smart Speaker is a major plus!

Home Management Systems (Smart Plus)

The Home Management System is the smart home automation, representing Infratech’s Home Management Panel with your systems interface. This allows users to control the heat without leaving their seats, and enjoy a host of other functions that enhance their comfort and convenience. This control package is designed for residential or commercial installations with a home automation or building management system. 

Get the most out of automation control of your living space by integrating your Infratech heating system directly into your home management system. Infratech’s control panel is compatible with top-selling systems like Lutron™, Crestron™, Control 4™, Savant™, and others. Infratech’s Home Management Control offers a wide range of programming options, including zone heating and timer functionality and the ability to save preferred heat settings for off-site control via mobile. 

Solid State Heater Control Packages (Simple Plus)

Solid State Heater Control Packages is efficient control for commercial spaces, designed for ease of use with a system configured to meet the needs of any space, from restaurants and nightclubs to stadiums and resorts. Its zone heating capabilities let users control one or more heaters to heat specified target areas within a large-scale space with a single touch. An integrated timer function ensures that your staff never has to remember to turn the heating system off at the end of the day. Guests and customers can enjoy the adjusted heating intensity, to achieve ideal comfort for any commercial space.

The Solid State Heater Control Relay Panel and Zone Analog Controller, with or without optional timer, work together, and are built on a project-specific basis, designed for users who do not need high tech features that can be managed through Infratech universal control panel.

Value Controls

Enhanced Timer Package

The Enhanced Timer Package offers smart functionality for value controls. This control option adds WiFi-enabled functionality to a simple value control installation by connecting your heating system to your smartphone. It features Smart Switch for easy installation, hands-free operation and a streamlined connection between your Infratech heater controls and home WiFi system. How about that?

Infratech’s Enhanced Timer Package includes a digital timer or optional smart switch. Choose between single or dual panel, with or without breakers. This comes with Smart Timer that features two-hour timer functionality, combined with heat control for up to two heaters from a WiFi-enabled smartphone via the Infratech app. Its compact design is ideal for indoor surface mount or flush mount. Sold separately, this package can also come with an optional access door for flush mount installations.

Simple On/Off Switches

On/off switches are the most straightforward control option, designed for single heaters or small installations. Plus, they are available in different configurations to meet the needs of your space.

A home organizing professional from Home on Point simply explains Infratech’s Value Controls as an option for residential or commercial installations for users that don’t need high tech features and are on a budget. This Infratech control option is available in in-wall or surface mount, with or without weatherproof covers. Simple On/Off Switches are rated for 120/277 VAC, 20 amps maximum per switch, providing reliable functionality at a low cost, making them ideal for homeowners who want basic control without complexity.

Duplex/Stack Switches

Duplex/Stack Switches are the dedicated controls for dual element heaters, providing control for two heaters from a single location. Featuring user-friendly operation that’s compatible with any budget, Infratech’s Duplex/Stack Switches are available in different configurations to meet the needs of your space. Like other value control options, it is an option for residential or commercial installations for users that don’t need high tech features and are on a budget.

The Duplex/Stack Switch offers the ability to turn each element on and off independently, effectively providing half power/full power capabilities. This Infratech control option can be mounted in-wall or surface, with or without weatherproof covers, and are rated for 120/277 VAC, 20 amps maximum per switch, which is particularly useful when two heaters are installed side by side or in the same zone, allowing users to operate them independently or together. For small patios or covered seating areas with dual heaters,  Infratech’s Duplex/Stack Switches strike the right balance between simplicity and convenience.

INF Input Regulators

INF Input Regulators are designed for intensity controls for single element heaters, allowing users to adjust heat output. This control option from Infratech solid state controls offers energy-efficient, power-cycling functionality at a value-focused price point for single element heaters. They are available in different configurations to meet the needs of your space.

Infratech’s INF Input Regulators are rated for 120/277 VAC (20 amps max per switch). In practice, these controls are best suited for single-element heaters up to 3,000 watts (maximum 15 amps). Choose from in-wall or surface mounting, with or without weatherproof covers, this control option is a practical choice for users who want more than just on/off operation but do not require full smart integration.

How Infratech Controls Make Life Better

The real benefit of Infratech heater controls lies in how they enhance the heating experience. Users gain convenience, whether through a simple switch, a programmable timer, or voice-controlled smart integration. With its comprehensive approach at designing products,  Infratech’s commitment to leading-edge technology and convenience is reflected in its Infratech control panel collection that scales with the needs of every project.

Get the most out of your infrared heating system with our wide selection of Infratech heater controls, from simple ease of use to timer functionality, zone heating, smart home app control and hands-free voice activation, we offer options that are compatible with any heating configuration, setting or budget.

If you’re looking for ultimate control at your fingertips, our custom controls collection offers comfort, convenience, and high-technology. If you prefer the ease of use feature, our broad selection of value controls provides simple, efficient operation for your property, heating system and budget. This flexibility ensures that every project, whether a small backyard patio or a large commercial terrace, benefits from the right balance of comfort, design, and technology.




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