Application Example: Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Kitchens & Extremeline Infrared Heaters—the perfect combination!
An outdoor kitchen has long been more than just a barbecue area—it can serve as the focal point for summer evenings spent with family and friends, for example. To ensure that cooking and dining outdoors don’t have to end as soon as temperatures drop, the right infrared heater plays a crucial role. With ExtremeLine’s premium infrared heaters, you can create a pleasant, cozy atmosphere even on cool days and extend the outdoor season for your kitchen.
What types of outdoor kitchens are there?
1. Freestanding outdoor kitchens are the most flexible solution. They are usually set up on patios or in the garden and can be customized—from a grill to a full cooking island. However, they do not have a roof and are therefore less protected from the weather.
2. Outdoor kitchens under a patio canopy offer additional protection from the elements and create a comfortable cooking and dining area. Combined with an infrared heater, they create a pleasant place to spend time—even on cool evenings.
3. Summer gardens and winter gardens with outdoor kitchens combine the benefits of a sheltered space with the feeling of cooking outdoors. Especially when paired with an electric sliding roof window like the ExtremeLine AirSlide, they create a flexible living space that offers greater protection from the elements while still letting in fresh air.
4. Outdoor kitchens in pergolas or louvered roofs are also very popular. They combine modern design with high functionality and can be perfectly complemented with lighting and heating solutions.
Why are infrared heaters the ideal solution for outdoor kitchens?
When cooking together outdoors in a cozy atmosphere, no one wants to be cold. Especially in the evening hours, when most homeowners use their outdoor kitchens, infrared heaters provide instantly noticeable warmth at the touch of a button—exactly where it’s needed. Whether it’s a cozy breakfast on a cool morning, a barbecue, or a social gathering in the evening—with an ExtremeLine heater, your outdoor kitchen remains a place to feel at home in every season.
Unlike conventional heating systems, infrared heaters do not heat the air, but rather heat people and surfaces directly. This creates a pleasant, comforting warmth within seconds—even with the sides open, a light breeze, or when carrying heavy gas cylinders.
Advantages of our radiant heaters at a glance:
• Spontaneous cooking night in the outdoor kitchen? No problem! With ExtremeLine radiant heaters, you’ll reach a comfortable temperature in 36 seconds—no preheating required.
• With infrared heaters, you can extend the outdoor season into fall and winter
• Compared to gold-plated tubes, our carbon tubes are durable and have a long service life
• Our heaters are ideal for outdoor kitchens, require minimal clearance from fabric, glass, or wood, and are safe
• All our products offer good value for the money
• The radiant heaters are available in various sizes and power levels
• Flexible mounting options: ceiling, large canopy, wall, or even freestanding
• Guarantees cozy, allergy-friendly warmth
• Thanks to the built-in control system, they can be easily operated via remote control
• All our products are manufactured and tested at our facility in Halfing
Our tip: Why not use our heating planner for your project?
In the following heat planner you can enter all the necessary data to calculate the energy costs incurred by the infrared radiators and the number of devices.
HeatFlare – The Premium Infrared Heater for Outdoor Kitchens
The HeatFlare was developed specifically for outdoor use and can heat an area of up to 17 ²m. Its sleek design blends harmoniously with modern patio covers, pergolas, and summer gardens. Thanks to innovative carbon technology, the radiant heater provides a particularly pleasant, comforting warmth with minimal red light. This ensures a high level of comfort without detracting from the atmosphere of a stylish outdoor kitchen.
Depending on the project, the HeatFlare can be installed on patio roofs, summer gardens, or sunrooms and integrated into modern smart-home systems.
What makes our infrared heaters so special:
With an ExtremeLine infrared heater, you can save up to 70% on costs. Our heaters are highly efficient and can heat a large area with just a few units. They have a long service life and are comparatively affordable. Another advantage of these heaters is their low red-light emission, their suitability for people with allergies, and their quiet operation. In addition, our infrared heaters provide reliable warmth even in a light breeze.
And there is another advantage. Our devices are manufactured at our production site in Halfing am Chiemsee and were also developed there. In addition, our products have a very high quality standard and low maintenance. However, if a carbon tube should break, you can easily replace it yourself. Our carbon tubes are much more robust and insensitive compared to the commercial gold tubes.
Matching products
HeatFlare
The HeatFlare Carbon—modern design, soothing infrared heat, super powerful, and available in four different colors.
AirSlide
It's not just warmth that matters in an outdoor kitchen; fresh air under the roof is also a key factor in creating a sense of well-being.
HeatTower
The HeatTower Carbon is a portable infrared heater that can be used anywhere there's an outlet.
HeatShine
The HeatShine Carbon features an elegant design that blends seamlessly into any setting and produces intense, powerful infrared heat.
LEDs
In addition to cozy warmth and fresh air, the right premium lighting is also a must.
HeatTube
Our HeatTube Carbon has a very simple design and is one of the thinnest radiant heaters in our product line and on the market.
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Even More Comfort with the AirSlide—the Electric Sliding Roof Window
A perfect outdoor cooking experience depends not only on pleasant warmth, but also on fresh air—or, more specifically, adequate ventilation—while cooking.
With the AirSlide electric sliding roof window or the AirSlide Solar installed on your summer garden or patio canopy, you can open it comfortably and quietly at the touch of a button. Cooking fumes, smoke, or warm air can escape naturally through the chimney effect, while on cooler days, the space can be closed off and kept at a comfortable temperature with HeatFlare infrared heaters.
The features of the AirSlide & AirSlide Solar:
- Easy Installation: The AirSlide’s custom size allows it to be installed to fit perfectly into any glass roof. The solar module requires no power cables, making it even easier to install. It is also plug-and-play and can be retrofitted to any sliding roof window.
- Cost-effective: The AirSlide Solar can help reduce electricity costs because it is powered by solar energy. It can operate for up to 35 trips on battery power, even in bad weather.
- Environmentally Friendly: The AirSlide Solar is an environmentally friendly option because it is powered by solar energy and therefore produces no harmful emissions.
- Durable: The AirSlides are laser-welded at the corner joints and manufactured at our production facility. This ensures high quality and makes them very durable.
- Our AirSlide can be controlled using WMS and Somfy io. The AirSlide Solar is equipped with a Somfy motor featuring an integrated Somfy io controller, which enables convenient control and automation.
- They require very little maintenance, and the AirSlide ensures a supply of fresh air even when the window is closed.
Create the Perfect Atmosphere with ExtremeLine LED Systems
Only the right lighting can truly showcase an outdoor kitchen. ExtremeLine’s LED systems provide even and uniform illumination of work surfaces and dining areas. Whether you’re grilling, cooking, or enjoying dinner together—high-quality lighting creates both safety and ambiance.
The LED systems can be discreetly integrated into patio covers or summer gardens, and they are dimmable via remote control and compatible with smart-home systems.
The advantages of our LED system:
- The ExtremeLine LEDs provide a pleasant and even light for cooking and dining areas
- They are also manufactured and tested here in Halfing. This makes them high-quality installation solutions that are Made in Germany.
- They have a power output of 2.8 W at 330 lumens per LED, which
indicates high efficiency, and have a service life of up to 30,000 hours. - Our LEDs can be ordered with various control systems, such as Somfy and ExRemote.
- In addition, they feature a modern and minimalist design and blend in perfectly with any canopy
- Because of the high quality of the light, fewer spotlights are needed, which in turn helps reduce costs.
The Combination of Light, Air, and Heat—The Conclusion
An outdoor kitchen becomes especially comfortable when heating, ventilation, and lighting work together optimally. In combination with the AirSlide—the electric sliding roof window—the HeatFlare ensures a pleasant indoor climate: While cooking fumes and warm air quickly escape when the roof is open, the infrared heater immediately creates a cozy atmosphere when temperatures are cooler.
Combined with ExtremeLine’s LED systems, the result is a high-quality outdoor living space that perfectly blends functionality, design, and comfort—for unforgettable barbecue evenings, convivial family dinners, and relaxing moments outdoors.
Here are a few examples of our ExtremeLine products already in use in outdoor kitchens:
- Glaswohnen Terrace Project Featuring HeatFlare and AirSlide
- Mändli Terrace Project with AirSlide
- Premium LED Lighting in the Canopy
- Glaswohnen Showroom, Ohlsbach, Germany, Featuring AirSlide, radiant heaters, and LEDs
Do you also have photos of outdoor kitchens and ExtremeLine products and want to showcase your amazing project? Send us a photo at:maketing@systemelectronic.de
